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Wil Bake
Wil Bake
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  • Boise, ID
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Finished!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jesse Ronnow May 29, 2010.

epoxy for oars?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Carter Aug 31, 2009.

Don Hill project boat gone bad...help.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Z Aug 14, 2009.

 

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Jesse Ronnow replied to Wil Bake's discussion 'Finished!!!'
Looks wonderful. I restored my boat last year and remember how great it was the first trip on the river. Have a good time.
May 29, 2010
Dave Z replied to Wil Bake's discussion 'Finished!!!'
good work. looks brand new. catch em all.
May 29, 2010
Wayne Guest replied to Wil Bake's discussion 'Finished!!!'
Love it! Very Nice
May 28, 2010
Mike replied to Wil Bake's discussion 'Finished!!!'
Great looking boat! I have a boat that is identicle to your's (prior restoration), not sure if your interested or have the time, but I noticed you live here in Boise too and I'm in the process of re-finishing mine. I was expecting it to be…
Mar 1, 2010
Hitting the Clearwater this weekend and next! I love my life!!!
Status posted by Wil Bake Jan 30, 2010
Wil Bake replied to Jason Knight's discussion 'Anchor Pulley Question'
Yes, it does cut the lift force required by half. However, if the anchor is slightly stuck and you are pulling the boat up stream a little before you are actually lifting the anchor, the force required is the same. I have mine set up this way and it…
Jan 27, 2010
finally got around to posting some of the pictures from the Grande Ronde
Status posted by Wil Bake Jan 25, 2010
Photos posted by Wil Bake Jan 25, 2010
Heading to the Ronde in a couple days. Can't wait!!!
Status posted by Wil Bake Nov 26, 2009
As of today, I have been officially accepted to Officer Candidate School for the United States Marine Corps! Semper Fidelis.
Status posted by Wil Bake Nov 18, 2009
Wil Bake commented on Wil Bake's photo
This is actually the Salmon River near Riggins. I do have the handles varnished, but I didn't have any trouble with sore hands. I'll keep it in mind though. Thanks for the tip.
Nov 18, 2009
John Almberg replied to Wil Bake's discussion 'Finished!!!'
Nice dory, dude! You look like a happy man.
Nov 18, 2009
Jason Knight replied to Wil Bake's discussion 'Finished!!!'
yeah that is a good look - nice work man!
Nov 17, 2009
Herb Jacobsen commented on Wil Bake's photo
Will, Nice job on the restoration. Makes me wish I had kept my last Keith Steele. Are the fish pictures from the Grand Ronde? I have been there a couple of times and had great success both times. Beautiful country and beautiful fish. Enjoy the…
Nov 17, 2009
Rick Newman commented on Wil Bake's photo
Wil, how did it go on the Salmon? The weather here was cold and a little bit of snow. I spent the weekend working on computer science homework and fixing computers. The Thanksgiving thing sounds good. Have to raise it up the flagpole and see how it…
Nov 16, 2009
Photos posted by Wil Bake Nov 16, 2009

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Hometown:
Parma, ID
About Me:
Officer Candidate. USMC
Boats I own:
16' Don Hill - Project Boat

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At 9:53pm on April 27, 2010, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
You missed a great show! Check out the pictures I uploaded. How are things going?

Rick Newman
At 3:00pm on March 1, 2010, MikeMike said…
Thanks for you tips on re-finishing my boat....I agree with you about it being a personal thing, and I think we've already decided on what we're going to do with it, we're just having trouble getting there and we've both have done our research but get mixed reviews and not sure what's best.

I found your project to be interesting because our Don Hill boats are identicle, plus in about the same shape prior to restoration.

I hate to bother you much but, I just have a few questions for you...

I noticed in your slide show, you sanded it down to bare wood. We're working on that now and man, it takes for ever. There must be an easier way or stripping materials to use that help out with the process, right?

Lastly, our boat has a plastic bottom and we weren't going to touch it, after reading some of the posts in the forums, I'm begining to second guess that decision. Is glasing the bottom of the boat the most labor intensive part or does it move along fairly quickly.

I'll probably purchase that book that Roger Fletcher has out there, it seems like it's full of knowledge on these boats and I could obviously use some:) Thanks and hope to see you on the Clearwater sometime.

Mike
At 5:26am on January 30, 2010, Rick FinnellRick Finnell said…
Wil looks like you'r giving that old boat a great second life. Looking forward to some pictures from the clearwater.
At 6:45am on November 17, 2009, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
Wil, sounds like a success. I hope that you don't mind that I sent a "new" WBP to you. I made the assumption that you would be okay with it. Plus you get to show off your work! I haven't worked on my plans yet with the boss, however i have made arrrangements to work on Sunday so that I won't have the obligation to finish the work over the weekend hanging over my head.

Rick
At 12:41pm on November 15, 2009, Brian RichardsBrian Richards said…
Wil, I live in Boise and I'm new to WBP.I have a few questions and Rick Newman recommended getting in touch with you. I tried sending a message but apparently we have to be "friends". I'll try adding you. Look forward to hearing from you. Brian
At 1:09pm on October 5, 2009, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
Wil, I just returned from my dentists office. He has a place near the mouth of the Ronde. He only got thirteen fish, hooked and released last weekend on one day. He said the river is packed! I will do everything I can to get permission from the boss and find a way to pay for gas to get down there. Keep me informed on plans.

Rick
At 9:58pm on September 23, 2009, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
The idea sounds good, let's see what happens. I haven't floated the Ronde since the 80's, it is a great float.

Rick Newman
At 3:48pm on September 14, 2009, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
Great! Good to hear from you. It sounds like you are making progress.

My inlaws needed a shower installed instead of the bathtub they had as my father in law spends time in a wheelchair, walker, electric scooter and on of those lift-em-up recliners and a bathtub is useless to him. Their house is probably 90 years old and comes with its' share of problems and older construction techniques. Some of them are very helpful, lie the 1"x12" sheathing on all of the walls and ceilings means you don't have to find a stud to fasten sheet rock to. However it also means you have to work hard to rewire the pull cord switches and determine where the phantom wires come from and what circuits they are actually hooked to.

So my garage remodel and drift boat project remain stationary. But they have been helpful to me and my family for many years and their needs come before my pleasure.

I start school again next week and will see how being a formal student again progresses. My computer training has either come from the school of hard knocks or limited to just what I need to accomplish set tasks. I will be studying computer forensics and network security so it will be a big change from what I currently do with computers.

Warmest Regards,

Rick Newman
At 11:14am on September 14, 2009, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
How is the boat going? How about your venture into the Marine Corps? Let us know what's happening.

Rick Newman
At 8:53pm on August 9, 2009, Rick NewmanRick Newman said…
Actually I should have said 12' 10" sorry.

Rick Newman
 
 
 

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