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BIG WATER LITTLE BOATS
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Jan 25.
Four new 10ft Smoker oars for sale
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Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Martin Mar 6, 2011.
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The Story of the GEM
What better place then Woodenboatpeople could there be to share a never before told Grand Canyon McKenzie drift boat story and to share the construction of some remarkable replica boats?
Dave Mortenson has a permit for a Grand Canyon river trip with a 2011 launch. Who is Dave? Well, he’s hiked more of the north side of the river in the western Grand Canyon then most anyone alive, having been hiking there yearly since 1961. He first ran the Colorado River in Grand Canyon as a wee lad…
Posted on June 5, 2009 at 7:00pm — 13 Comments
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Rick Newman replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'BIG WATER LITTLE BOATS'
Way to go Tom, another success!
Rick Newman
Jason Knight replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'BIG WATER LITTLE BOATS'
This looks cool Tom. Great work!
Tom Martin replied to Billy's discussion 'Unknown boat'
Thanks for the extra photos Billy. Looks like a Chris Craft to me, but what do i know. Maybe it was one of the four Chris Craft that went through Grand Canyon in 1951 on the Marston Grand Canyon Motorcade trip? Who knows... anyway, you have an…
Tom Martin replied to Billy's discussion 'Unknown boat'
Hi Billy, could you post a shot of the whole boat? It "looks" Chris-Craft-ish." How do the access dorrs to the motor area open? Yes, this is a special boat! And thank you for sharing! Have fun with this, yours, tom
Tom Martin replied to Roger Fletcher's discussion 'Funny looking drift boat'
What an incredible gift Roger! This is a gift that can move through the generations! Be sure to carve your name, date, and who you made the chest for on the bottom of one of the drawers. By the time this chest makes it to the seventh generation,…
Tom Martin replied to Jacob Anderson's discussion 'Modifications to the "Colorado River Dory"'
Hi Jacob, just curious as to why you might want to make such a large gear hauler? Please be sure the "Colorado River Dory" definition is a little more all inclusive then some may have it. A smaller decked constant rocker McKenzie hull…
Tom Martin replied to Greg Hatten's discussion 'Wooden Boat Festival 2011 - Thanks'
Wow! Great video! Sorry to miss you all this year. Maybe next year with book and boat in tow? We shall see! Thanks agian to Randy and Debbie for doing this! Yours, tom
Tom Martin replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video'
Yes, there should be longer film to follow and i'll post a link here when it is up. The repairs were funny! In 1955, Brick Mortenson put a hole in the chine of the FLAVELL and the boat was patched at South Canyon. Maybe it's genetic, but…
Jeremy Christensen replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video'
Tom, fantastic footage of what must have been a memorable trip. Hope there's a longer cut coming, with more interview footage.
Jeremy
Greg Max replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video'
Great footage, Tom. Nice sound track selection too! Let us know if you put any more of this footage together.
Greg
Jim Hall replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video'
Way to go, Tom. It's nice that those gaily-painted boats are still appearing, silently from around the bend. Will there be a longer film produced from your trip? One thing tho', this is "wooden boat people"--can you…
Jonathan Clarke replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video'
I second "awesome."
Darrell Lyons replied to Tom Martin's discussion 'Grand Canyon Replica Boat trip short video'
Awesome
Tom Martin commented on Tom Martin's photo
Oops... sorry Pete, my bad. Yes, where IS the boat... it's in there somewhere. And it's so surprisingly stable, such a blast to row! Don't know about guts, it's a lot of fun. All the best, tom
Tom Martin commented on Tom Martin's photo
Hi Peter, this is Granite Rapid, Colorado river, Grand Canyon National Park.
Tom Martin replied to Greg Hatten's discussion 'Happy New Year !!'
Hi Greg, I'll e-mail you off list. I think Arnie has something worked out. Yours, tom
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- Hometown:
- Grand Canyon and Flagstaff
- About Me:
- In concert with Dave Mortenson, i am working on building a replica of the GEM while Dave builds a replica of the SUSIE R and FLAVELL.
- Boats I own:
- GEM replica, Achillies 16ft, IK, like jacket :>)
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 10:00pm on April 27, 2010,
Rick Newman said… - Tom and Hazel, wow what a wonderful time getting to know you! I feel like I have known you forever. It was truly an honor to have the GEM be the first wooden boat I ever rowed. Your presentation brought back memories of past slide shows from friends past and tied together some more of the loose ends concerning canyon history. while I haven't been below the South Rim my studies of the canyon combined with you insights and history is a really neat feeling. Someday I'll get there. I have passed up many opportunities, I hope that I don't have to pass up any more. I'll send you the complete file of photos soon.
Your friend always,
Rick Newman
- At 9:20am on February 4, 2010,
Jeremy Christensen said… - Tom, looks like you had a fantastic trip! Loved the pictures. Well done.
Cheers,
Jeremy
- At 9:26am on October 19, 2009,
Brian said… - Thanks Tom. This boat has been a real pleasure to both float and rebuild. Through it (and Rogers book), I've learned so much local history. I love being able to drive up the Mckenzie and know the stories of the early guides and boatbuilders who first plied these waters. Besides the magic of being on the river, the history is really the second draw. I have been reading your posts and look forward to some journal entries and photos of you trip (trips).
All the best,
Brian
- At 2:15pm on September 27, 2009,
Matt Beach said… - Hey no problem Tom.... Rain has been holding the boat building process still. No inside building to store the boat so its all being built outside. A blue tarp is keeping it from the elements. Being so close to North GA, I thought I was going to have to flip it over, slap some tar around it and use it to get from place to place (finished or not). With the amount of backed up water and septic tanks empting out, there is a abundance of "brown trout" floating around now, so we are holding off fishing for awhile.
- At 7:21am on September 24, 2009,
Rick Newman said…
- Tom, your boat is progressing really well. I am very envious of your trip and respectful of your efforts. Keep up the good work!
Rick Newman
- At 6:26am on June 7, 2009,
Rick Finnell said… - I used a Don Hill 10' mini drifter plan, duplicated the center frame and added 16" in length in center of the boat. I don't think it's from a old design.
- At 7:51pm on May 17, 2009,
Tom Martin said… - Hi Den, thanks for the encouragement! Good luck to you on your Rogue River Dory! Do you know Bigwater Bob Donovan, the Maine tree cutter? Small world, so i thought to ask.
IK = inflatable kayak...
- At 1:18pm on May 17, 2009,
Den said… - what is an IK?
Den in New Hampshire
What a great project!
- At 11:46am on May 15, 2009,
Tom Martin said…
- Hey Rick, thanks so much for your support and encouragement. Hope you recover soon, and get a chance to do a little boat building yourself! Good luck to you too! Yours, tom
- At 8:01am on May 15, 2009,
Rick Newman said…
- The boat is looking great. I can see that much hard work has been accomplished. I have been busy with some medical issues, now that they are resolved and the weather better I can get started on clleaning out the space for my boat build. Thanks for sharing your photos. Good luck with everything.
Rick Newman
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