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fishseeker:
Has anyone ever built their own boat? I decided to build one, only took me 12 years! I built a 16' fiberglass Drift Boat. A guy I new had some molds and having done a little glassing I jumped in. Molds were prepped and away I went. Started on the small parts first(decks,seat rails,seats) Then made the hull. Had 2 friend helping that day! A lot of work. Pulled the hull from the mold and started fitting the small parts. This was Feb. Mar. then didn't get to work on it till fall(Guy fishes Bristol Bay and builds gillnet boats). Fall time and he was never home cause he was building a boat somewhere else. Then first of heart problems. I did not see the boat for 5 years. Anyway got he boat to my house and started again,couple more years and more heart problems. started back on it and got it done! Launched it in Fish Lake for the first time May 10 2008. Here it is if I get the pictures to post

Houndhunter:
pretty cool

Machias:
Your drift boat looks outstanding.

I have thought about it ALOT.  Have you seen the boats at this site, https://www.boatdesigns.com/departments.asp?dept=2

I am going to build the V Dory.  I hope it only takes me about 4 years, but we'll see.

phishisgroovin:
i am having trouble uploading the video of fishseeker launching the driftboat but heres him sitting in it at fishlake.

phishisgroovin:
ok, done finally.
Here is Fishseeker launching his Drift boat for the maiden voyage.

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