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Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall
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Hello all...Darn here we are early winter, all I can think about in my spare moments is boats and fishing... I have pieces of two boats waiting for attention. This winter is gonna be tough for…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Jan 20.

UHMW Sheet on Ebay

I am in material gathering mode still and just found this on ebay... click >> …Continue

Started Oct 2, 2011

Hmmm How did he do this?
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Looking at Jason's recurve boats ( http://www.cajuneboats.com/ )... just curious, does anyone know how he did the bow and transom curves? Or at least take a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Markley Sep 30, 2011.

Some Pics of my Ostrem Restore subject
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Well... someone here said they like Pictures soooooo.... Here are a few pics of the Ostrem I am going to restore... This is of some interest... the knee brace and where it is mounted.. Hope AJ sees…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by AJ DeRosa Aug 23, 2011.

 

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Stephen Markley replied to ray magnan's discussion update sitka spruce oars
"This is kind of timely... I just found these guys and they have a decent looking leather oar collar kit -- for $54.75 per pair about half way down the page: http://barkleysoundoar.com/Product.htm#products They make sitka spruce oars too and are in…"
Mar 2
Andrew replied to Stephen Markley's discussion Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall
"Cool stuff indeed.  Well produced vids too.  Andrew"
Jan 20
Dave Caravella replied to Stephen Markley's discussion Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall
"SWEET! Reminds me of the old days in the USCG! Great job on the oars."
Jan 18
chris towles replied to Stephen Markley's discussion Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall
"Awesome... Love crashing over that huge fifth wave. Brought me back! Can't wait to get back down there"
Jan 17
Stewart Cross left a comment for Stephen Markley
"Thanks Steve, I had so much fun, looking forward to the next project."
Jan 16
Stephen Markley replied to Stephen Markley's discussion Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall
"YA... Kelly rawwwks! She had a great run there. She is becoming rockstarish! Seeing stuff like this makes it real hard to go to work this afternoon... heh heh."
Jan 16
Greg Jensen replied to Stephen Markley's discussion Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall
"GREAT JOB on the oars... looks like it was a blast."
Jan 16
Stephen Markley commented on Greg Hatten's photo
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2012 Portola

"wow... I like this! Where have you found information to build this?  "
Nov 27, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to Jordan Davis's discussion Whatever happened to the driftwood drift boat?!?!
"Wow! Marry me Kelly!   Oh... darn, I already am."
Nov 27, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to Dave Z's discussion First trout in the Flyfisher Skiff
"Awesome, Dave! Thanks for the Pic!"
Oct 20, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to Ron Bakken's discussion Trailer on the "Cheap!"
"Great idea... looks like it will work good!"
Oct 13, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to JAY STRUGNELL's discussion nuther craigslist rescue dog...I mean boat.
"looks kind of like a high side... not bad, I would grab it."
Oct 9, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to Greg Hatten's discussion Wood Chasing Steel
"Wow... what else can you say to THAT, but WOW!   You are an artist, Greg! Thanks!"
Oct 9, 2011
Stephen Markley commented on Paul Wackowski's blog post Boat name and stripe
"wow nice!   *remembers that*"
Oct 6, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to Dave Z's discussion Z's Drifter Pram
"Got the plans today... they are GREAT! I have no questions yet... except where did you get your anchor system?"
Oct 6, 2011
Stephen Markley replied to Dave Z's discussion Z's Drifter Pram
"I agree Jason... I live near the middle Snake river, this boat will be AWESOME there... toss it in the pick-up and GO, no fuss no muss! Also, I may try it on the South Fork of the Boise River (mostly class II and III rapids), I should be able to…"
Oct 6, 2011

Profile Information

Hometown:
Stanley, Idaho -- currently live in Boise
About Me:
Retired river guide on the Main Salmon and Middle Fork of the Salmon river... guiding had lots of fun moments, but now I just float and fish for fun!
Website:
http://stevesboatblog.blogspot.com
Boats I own:
one needs patching and valves, the other is a 16ft Ostrem DB about 35 years old

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Oh BOY... free Ostrem... NEEDS work

Heh heh... I just picked up a free boat to restore. 16X48. All wood... at least 20 years old according to previous owner, but no idea really. Built in Salem by a company named Ostrem Boats. I googled them and nothing! Everything seems to be good.. I could find no rot YET. It is painted inside and out.

 

It has some kind of plastic bottom over the plywood, I don't think it is UMHW, it is white. Plywood ends on top is coming apart a little. I will be asking lots…

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Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

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At 7:45pm on January 16, 2012, Stewart Cross said…

Thanks Steve, I had so much fun, looking forward to the next project.

 
 
 

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