You can never have too many tools. However, you certainly can build a framed drift boat with only portable saws. The places where you will miss the table saw most (in my opinion) are tapering the fra…
Replied Aug 3
Justin: Did "beyond reasonable salvage" include him doing the work, and therefore, having to add a substantial labor charge that might indeed exceed the boat's worth? If, as you say, the only rot is…
Replied Jul 18
Todd: Nothing wrong with your plan, but, please consider building a "Trapper" or "Rapid Robert" instead. (See your book.) If you keep the interior simple, I can't see how a pram would take that much…
Replied Jul 1
Todd: I'm no expert having only built 2 boats. But, I believe the first thing you should do is get a copy of Roger Fletcher's book " Drift boats and River Dories". It gives the history, construction…
Replied Jun 25
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