I have a spreadsheet with many of the weblinks I referenced. I read how-to articles and watched the videos put out by and Īnother big help was going to see some finished dories (or that were partially finished) that were near where I live.įiguring out where to buy supplies (hinges, latches, rubber chine strips, epoxy/fiberglass, wood for framing, etc) turned into another large research project. Also, a great place to ogle finished boats. Late in the game I discovered the "Whitewater Dories" Facebook group, which is very supportive in answering questions you may have along the way. I found a lot of good info about wooden boat building on: Wooden Boat People - By Beyond figuring out the layout and dimensions for bulkheads and hatches, I didn't want to experience some of the epoxy or paint failures I'd read about that would require extra work to remedy.
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Since I decked over an existing hull I didn't have to figure out which boat to build, but figuring out how to properly do all the work to deck it over intimidated me to a degree. In addition to reading a couple of the books mentioned above, I spent hours and hours (possibly as many as I spent working on the boat) googling to figure out proper construction techniques and the design features I wanted. I'm just about finished decking over a drift boat I rehabbed a few years ago. If looking at a McKenzie, in addition to Wooden Boat People web site, there's also Montana Riverboats Phorum (sp correct) which is directed more to the stitch and glue style rather than traditional wood frame. Anglers can cover more water with less work, theres no treacherous wading involved and the whole river becomes accessible. There are about 5 other books you can read for more background info (I've read them all- in fact too much info) but I think the blogs I listed are a better way to start if you're going down the Briggs path. There's also a guy who makes Briggs style boats in Carbondale but I don't think he has plans. There are several other options for plans including the one I linked earlier, Andy Hutchinson in Dolores. Roger has one in his book at the end but I, and others, think some of the lofting dimensions are off. It's usually built as a larger boat, up to 17 or so feet.
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A variation of the McKenzie with a flat rocker section in the middle for better directional stability in big water, plus complete decking and hatches. If you're looking at a more big water dory for multi-day trips (although definitely the Gauley is big water which is what Curtis took his dory down), you might think about a Briggs style dory. One of the best versions is the Woody Hinman one. Roger's book is great for several variations of the McKenzie style, which is a constant rocker boat usually built w/o decking and water tight compartments, and often used for technical rivers in addition to fishing drift boats. Splash offer the best white water rafting and canyoning in Scotland. Based in the scenic town of Aberfeldy and Grandtully in Perthshire and at Pinkston watersports centre in Glasgow city centre. Splash Rafting are one of the UK’s oldest expert rafting and outdoor adventure activity providers. She drifted by, and the deer stood as still as a pine until Kya disappeared beyond the salt grass.It depends on what you want. White Water Rafting With Splash Rafting Scotland. Kya didn't stop or they would bolt, a lesson she'd learned from watching wild turkeys: if you act like a predator, they act like prey.
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