Wooden Drift Boat

[Fishmeister]

Greetings All:

 

I have a ten year old wooden MacKenzie style drift boat

that has both aesthetic and sentimental value. Yes, it still floats and rides the

water beautifully. That said, it could use an overhaul and reseal (if that is the correct terminology).

 

I am looking for someone who might be willing to do this work.

Very happy to pay for this chore to be done. I am simply having a hard time

finding anyone who is willing and able.

 

Any names, thoughts or suggestions would be most welcome and appreciated.

 

Thank you.

 

Brian

[RedBeard]

Hit up Tungsten... made a nice little skiff

 

http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=17389&p=157482

[Fishmeister]

Many thanks RedBeard, I will get in touch!

[Tungsten]

Pending on its condition .Any soft spots?Do any areas need replacing?My guess is the fir plywood has started to check.This is common.Needs to be sanded and glassed over to protect the ply.

Most wood boats were just oiled,if so then the rest can be just cleaned and re oiled no sanding required.

Maybe a few pics would help.

[Tungsten]

Sorry wasn't thinking clear last night,epoxy will not stick to an oiled surface.

[Fishmeister]

Heya Tungsten:

 

Many thanks for you help and expertise.

I am going to check out that Wooden Boat site you suggested.

Cheers....