TonyGagliardo

Did I mention that it includes free rowing lessons?

Thanks. We'll find one for her.

I hope you guys don't mind me posting my boat for sale on your forum. I've not been actively throwing flys for several years so you probably have never seen or heard of me. My boat that is for sale is in Little Rock and while I have it listed on eBay I'd much rather sell to a local fisherman than one several states out. I've got her listed on eBay for 6200.00 and am open to some haggling. I can honestly say this is the best built wooden drift boat as I am a former yacht builder and very picky about materials, details and finishes. I can be reached at 501-618-1349 if you have any questions. 16’ FOOT STANDARD DRIFTBOAT Modified Don Hill Design 14’-9” x 5’-2” This boat was professionally built in 2001 by a small craft naval architect utilizing yacht grade materials, construction details and finishes. The boat has floated every Arkansas tail water where trout run, the undammed warm waters of the Buffalo River from Ponca to the White River, the Big Piney Creek including running “The Mother” several times. In addition to being an excellent platform for fly-fishing, the boat is great for quietly enjoying some of the most remote areas during multi-day camping trips. While it has a flat transom that will accept a long shaft outboard motor, the boat has never been under power as her builder strongly believes it can ruin the experience of drifting slowly, taking it all in and really getting to know the river bottom structure and the best holes. In areas where there are more boats, people and houses along the rivers and streams, this boat makes for great conversation and has made many friends. The boat really resonates with the “inner boat geek” of people; this is something you’ll need to be ready for. Finding a riverbank site to overnight is very easy with this boat and invitations to camp on private property are offered without having to ask. Be prepared to answer questions and entertain offers from people to buy the boat or to build one for them. Many ask about maintenance and upkeep of a bright (clear varnished) wooden boat and if it is too much work and cost to maintain. Unlike fiberglass and aluminum, making repairs requires no special tools. The skills to keep it up are easily acquired. All one needs is 220 or greater grit sand paper, a good natural bristle brush, quality marine spar varnish and some mineral spirits to occasionally touch up any worn areas. Depending on use, the finish over time will get scratched and gets worn but all that is necessary to bring it back to showroom condition is a light sanding, remove the dust and re-coat with varnish. The process can be done over a weekend working at a leisurely pace. This boat has undergone that process 3 times in 14 years. Keep in mind that if you want to keep fiberglass and aluminum boats looking nice they too require cleaning and occasional repairs or maintenance and special know-how and tools. HULL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Framing: White Oak - very strong and closed cell wood Sides: ¼” Meranti Marine Plywood Bottom: ½” Mahogany marine ply British Standard BS1088 Lloyds Approved. Adhesive: West System 105 epoxy Chine Caulking: 3M 5200 Fasteners: Stainless Steel and Bronze Skid Plates: UHMW fastened with stainless steel screws Bo’s Anchor System for easy anchor deployment and retrieval 30# lead pyramid anchor Finish is Pettit's Flagship Spar Varnish with 4x UV protection Trailer: LOW BEAR utility trailer, easy on / off carpeted bunks, spare tire and wheel bearings fitted with bearing grease zerks The boat comes with its trailer, all of the builder’s documentation, build patterns and notes including the costs to build in 2001. The builder is also available to answer questions and if you buy it, will help with advise keeping her looking great.