Posts tagged: shenandoah river

Maiden Voyage

John and Lulu contemplate the best route through a blow down on the North Fork.  This could quite possibly be the first wooden drift boat on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.

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Loaded and ready for the river!

The boat loaded and ready for it’s maiden voyage down the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.

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Anchor Roller Block Assembly on Transom

Transom Anchor Pulley Assembly with rope and anchor installed.

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Painted Interior

The interior has been painted. Now sand some more on the gunnels and the rest of the brightwork to prepare it for varnish. Almost fishing!

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Painted and Measuring for the Oar Wraps

John and Lulu measuring for the length of the oars. A little water under the boat would make it perfect! Fishing season is here!

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Linex on the Bottom and part of the Stem

The boat is back from having Linex put on the bottom. This lining will provide protection from the ledges the Shenandory is bound to hit! Next comes painting the outside…. hopefully this weekend! As a side note: Three years into the life of this boat and the Linux still performs flawlessly!! I strongly recommend it.

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Pulley Blocks Installed for the Anchor System

Both pulleys installed (one near the front of the rowers seat and one near the transom) and John cleaning up. Once the peanut butter on the pulleys sets up it is back to sanding. It will not be long until the boat is upside down again and we are doing the final filling of the […]

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Oak Oar Block and Ash Gunnel

The Oar Blocks are installed with epoxy and bronze screws. Only need a pair of oar locks and it’s ready to row…….

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American Cherry Breasthook

The American Cherry Breasthook installed in the bow of the boat against the Ash Gunnels.

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The bow seat assembly with storage bins.

The Oak bow seat framework and storage bins.  More peanut butter and epoxy.

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