Drift Boat Build Nearing Completion

[Roger9]

Hey fellow boat builders, Im posting today to show my 16' drift boat project to date. I am nearing completion and wanted to share this project before it launches. So starting from the beginning here are some pictures for you all to enjoy...

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The wood and plans arrive time to throw some sawdust and get this baby started..

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Forms are made and floorboards milled... From here on out... the project gets challenging for me.

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Bending the chines was a bit stressful but successful.

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Sheers were a pain in the but I finally did it correctly. I cracked the scarf 3 times before doing it correctly and then cracked the actual lumber twice before steam bending and attaching it correctly.

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Planking finally goes on!!

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Starting the epoxy.

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Add the fiberglass.

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Interlux primer and paint.

[Roger9]

Flipping the boat terrified me but with a couple buddies promised beer for the Broncos game, we got it done successfully. One small day for boat building, one giant leap for me, and a terrible loss to the Indianapolis Colt's.

[Roger9]

She needs a couple more seats that I'm hoping to do later this week. Then some oar locks, anchor system, some interior epoxy and it will be complete. Looking forward to floating it; hope you all enjoyed the photos thus far, Ill keep posting as it gets closer to launch day.

[JIMMYB]

Very nice.Dont think I have that much talent.Jim

[Gayle Brantuk]

Roger9,

Your photo journal is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this with us and for keeping us posted. You're doing a beautiful job--keep up the good work. I love the happy photos of you too--that's great!

[Soloboat]

Like those rod holders looking super. I would like to some day catch a bonefish and snook and tarpon and you get my drift you'll be set soon.