A couple questions on drift boats.
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I would highly recommend using one of Jason Cajune’s designs, either the skiff or freestone guide.
I plan on living forever, so far so good.
Just for another opinion, last fall I decided I wanted to replace my Scadden pontoon with something I could safely bring my two little boys in when I fished.
Allan, thats a great boat. It showed up on google searches. I like Jason’s boats and have spoken to him. The thing I like most about his boats is the inner layout. I’m glad to hear that the line-x may not be as grabby as expected.
Matt, good buy and I’m glad that you and yours are enjoying it so much.
Allan – Great green! I really like the matching rope for the seats. Must have been fun trying to dye it to that color.
I really like your interior layout. I used Jason’s basic Guide interior so I have the rear casting brace that extends all the way across and limits your ability to move around the boat. It also makes shipping the oars difficult. If I had it to do over, I’d build a Kingfisher with the cobra casting brace. Rod storage and ability to change places in the boat. What do you do for rod storage?
Matt – Build a boat when you get old. Enjoy the cool kids first!
Michael, I was able to find green rope from one of the marine supplies, probably Jamestown Distributors.
I plan on living forever, so far so good.
I have to admit, depending on the size of the boat I will have to decide rater or not to sacrifice the rod holders. I don’t like that curve there. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt the rod any, but it would eat me up.
Mr. Phillippe, have you had any problem with the side walls of the boat only being a 1/4″ and what thickness did you make the bottom with?
Allan – I’ve been experimenting with rod holders since I built the boat. This year I’ve taken 2 inch flexible black pipe, wrapped it in black oar wrapping rope and mounted in just under the aft gunnel. It kind if matches. I’m working on some wood holders for the rod butts. The curve in the rods sometimes bothers me, but I guess they are actually made to bend aren’t they?!
Michael, when you get a chance post some photos of your rod holders.
I plan on living forever, so far so good.
Allan, I really like your set up. It creates less bend in the rod than my current design.
I actually headed for Montana tomorrow for several days of spring fishing, but I will post some pictures when I return.
Did you make the rod butt holder from mahogany?
BTW nice fillets on the dry boxes. I screwed mine up the first time and when I tried to redo them, the epoxy had stained the original area so they aren’t as nice as yours.
They are made of teak but mahogany would be good too and a little easier to machine.
I plan on living forever, so far so good.
Hey Allan would you might posting up a few more shots on how you decided to do the inside of your boat from different angles? Same to you Mr. Phillippe, I’d appreciate it.
Thank you Allan, I would enjoy seeing more of the boat, it just fuels the fire and I would like the inspiration. In process would be amazing as well sir.
Peter – As promised last month, here are a couple of (bad) pics of my current experiment in rod holders. The front loops are currently plastic and held on with Velcro until I decide if I like this configuration. If I do, I’ll probably make the front holders from white ash or maple.
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