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Hi All,After reading all the forums here at WBP. I decided to take the plunge. I bought a 16' x 48" drift boat that needed some TLC. I bought it knowing, I would have to replace the bottom. I did as recommended in the forums and I removed the bottom of the boat in sections, and found that I also need to replace the inner chines and repair of couple of the ribs also, because of rot. My locale hardwood store has 16' x 1" x 4" clear white oak, but it is rift sawn...I have gone on the web and read…See More

Hi All, I just bought my first wooden drift boat. I need to replace the bottom. You all have helped more than you know, already. Now, I'm looking for a little more help. The boat is 16' x 48". I bought it off Craig’s list. The previous owner had removed the UHMW shoe and found holes in the plywood bottom. Looking through these forums, I've learned how to remove sections between the frames, and repair the things that need to be repaired. I feel I can scarf the 1/2" plywood sheets. I want to use…See More