The next section is on building, then how to make models, and the final section is lines for 8 different drift boats. Provides sufficient detail to model 10 boats to scale or build them full size instruction and stepbystep photos for building a traditional boat to scale with measured drawings for 10 traditional boats, including the light mckenzie river boat and the rogue river driver this is the fascinating history of the river pioneers who designed, built, and used the early river dories and their. Download pdf drift boats river dories free online new. Legendary american boatbuilder, woodie hindman, designed the mckenzie river drift boat around 1946, and they quickly became a favourite of american flyfishing guides. Avaialble at the rivers touch are boat plans, scaled models of the original boats, drift boat coffee table and furniture, story telling and occasionalt bits of humor. This is the boat that appears in chapter 15 of his book. How these boats came to be developed lies in the beds of two of the states great riversthe mckenzie and the rogue. Sep 04, 2007 the story of the drift boat and its evolution is a local story, one that originated on the mckenzie and rogue rivers. The capstone of his work todate is his book, drift boats and river dories, their history, design, construction and use. Download drift boats river dories ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. This fascinating history of the river pioneers who designed, built, and used the early river dories and their successors collects stories, diaries, photographs and plans. Sections two and four include many illustrations by the talented sam manning. We constantly strive to make the best drift boat possible using either 6061 t6 or 5086 marine grade aluminum for our bottoms. But by what i can see, appears to be a more traditionally styled mckenzie river boat.
Rogers book has plans for a rapid robert, and hindman double ender with transom. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Martin made changes to the boats size and its curves, as well as adding decks to enable them to ply the rapids while also carrying gear and supplies for multiday river trips. The mckenzie designs are characterized by a wide, flat bottom, flared sides, a narrow, flat bow, and a pointed stern. Drop us a note on our blog to sign up, or call andy at 970 8823448, or for more information go to. Roger fletchers book has photos of drift boats with the transom facing both upstream and downstream in white water and the rower facing downstream rowing against the current. We are catering not only to dory lovers, but also to artists and musicians this year. Our drift boats have been around for over 25 years. Coquille mans feats neglected in excellent history of. Click download or read online button to drift boats river dories book pdf for free now.
High desert dories your source for custom dories, repairs, restorationand all things dory a note from andy hutchinson, master builder. The high rocker and wider design makes them more stable as they bounce over rapids. Grand canyon dories river trip lees ferry diamond creek. Our hulls are designed for quick response to oar inputs, have exceptional stability, are dry running, and come in a wide variety of sizes to suit most any river fishing or whitewater river running condition. Dories are traditional fishing boats, there are many styles. And roger fletcher author of a new book called drift boats and river dories, that tells the story of the earliest boats that were developed for oregon rivers. In fact, im not sure youd even have to be generally interested in boats to enjoy this book.
Drift boats and river dories are oregons unique contribution to wooden boat design. Their history, design, construction, and use 9780811702348 by fletcher, roger l. A boat is also likely to be the most expensive piece of fishing tackle you own, so finding a boat that matches your fishing styleand your home. The rivers touch focuses on drift boat history, design, construction and the people who build and use them. Our hulls are designed for quick response to oar inputs, have exceptional stability, are dry running, and come in a wide variety of sizes to suit most any river fishing or whitewater riverrunning condition. Home of the original mckenzie and rogue river historic drift boats and river dories, the spawning grounds for the riverboats that ply the worlds rivers today. Whether you are interested in white water, or fishing, or both, these boats were and are designed to. High desert dories custom built whitewater dories and. My goal was to do for these lovely and lively riverboats what john gardner has done for their seafaring predecessors by way of his dory book. Fletchers drift boats and river dories archive the woodenboat. Mckenzie river drift boat becomes symbol of lane countys. The site of roger fletcher, driftboat afficionado and historian. Drift boats are the coolest boats on the water these boats have been evolving since the early 1920s and are still considered. Maxi mac river boat plans a cartopper if you dont want the hassle of a trailer mini mac drift boat plans downsized and simplified version of traditional mackenzie style river dories norwegian gunning dory plans drawn with inspiration from the classic lines of scandinavian watercraft.
Jul 29, 2011 roger fletchers book has photos of drift boats with the transom facing both upstream and downstream in white water and the rower facing downstream rowing against the current. However, you dont have to fly fish or be fond of drift boats to enjoy roger fletchers drift boats and river dories published by stackpole books. Mckenzie river drift boat becomes symbol of lane countys heritage. The story of the drift boat and its evolution is a local story, one that originated on the mckenzie and rogue rivers. This book is a must have for anyone that knows drift. Roger tracked down the only boat in existence, an original oneoff built in 1939. I think i would really like this book, though, if only wooden boats were my interest. Grand canyon dories are small, traditional and charmingly elegant, rigid boats designed to carry four people and a tremendous amount of gear. Fullsize recreations of the early boats are now being built from his book around the country and the world.
We have a rich history of combining expert craftmanship with indepth river knowledge to deliver the finest in waterready boats. The sole identifying characteristic of the mckenzie river dory is a continuous. Rivers touch, 2353 e ellendale ave, dallas, or 2020. Our designs and features are constantly evolving to exceed customer expectations and be the best rowing, best performing drift boats made. Custombuilt whitewater dory boats blue sky woodcraft.
His book, drift boats and river dories is an amazing history lesson on the original mckenzie drift boats as well as a great reference on framed construction techniques. They originated in the early 1900s on oregon s mckenzie and rogue rivers and are now popular throughout north america and the world. Jason cajune of montana boat builders caught our eye. Mckenzie river dories are mainly used by recreational boaters who wish to operate a very responsive boat. He recovered its lines in 2000 and redrew its lines. Jun 27, 2007 drift boats and river dories are superb fishing boats specifically designed for whitewater rivers.
As an educator he believes running white water in a wooden drift boat can be one of. Might check out roger fletchers book drift boats and river dories for some specs and history. Willie customers purchasing a new willie boat are welcome to list their old boats on. In preparation for his book, drift boats and river dories, i built the very first full scale reproduction in 2004. A variant of the boats hull is called a modified mckenzie dory or rogue river dory. And roger fletcher author of a new book called drift boats and river dories, that tells the story of the earliest boats that were developed for. The mckenzie river dory, or drift boat, is an adaptation of the openwater dory converted for use in rivers. See more ideas about boat, boat building and wooden boats. Drift boats and river dories are superb fishing boats specifically designed for whitewater rivers. Aug 05, 2011 and roger fletcher author of a new book called drift boats and river dories, that tells the story of the earliest boats that were developed for oregon rivers. Talking about the first drift boat is going to open a can of worms because it all comes down to definitions and categories of what makes one boat different from another. Please join us in our dories for this years journey on the green river through desolation and gray canyons.
Features and performance of our driftboats match or exceed those of production boats. Drift boats are the coolest boats on the water these boats have been evolving since the early 1920s and are still considered one of the best boat designs for fishing and. Home of the original mckenzie and rogue river drift boat. Top drift boats of 2019 drift boats help you search through miles of river quickly and effectively, and they allow you to fish alongside shoreline structure with clear, unobstructed casting lanes. The river s touch is the brainchild of roger fletcher, a person known nationally and internationally as the person who recovers drift boats and river dories that have been lost to time.
Drift boats are designed as open boats, enabling anglers to tuck into small eddies and fish for trout or steelhead salmon. These could be built stitch and glue using instructions from mrb. Ive been building, rowing and following this passion since i first laid eyes on whitewater dories in a book entitled hidden canyon, by john blaustein i then saw these boats on the water, back in 1982, and fell immediately in love from my simple. Also, check out the site, it was very helpful to me with my drift boat build. River s touch, 2353 e ellendale ave, dallas, or 2020.
Divided into four sections, the first 100 pages gives you the historyevolution of the type. Drift boats river dories download drift boats river dories ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Simply send us up to six, full resolution photos, a description, price and contact information. With marine artist sam mannings drawings, the book documents the traditional freeform method of driftboat construction. I receive one or two lettersemails a month from someone somewhere in the world who has read drift boats and river dories, and who ended up building one of the riverboats. These are a peculiar adaptation of the dory design. Photos of the boats with transoms forward being rowed in flat water show the transom considerably above the water due to the rocker of the bottom. The major strength of drift boats and river dories is its historical perspective. Whether you are interested in white water, or fishing, or both, these boats were and are designed to please. Form follows function as roger writes in his book and there is quite a bit of the evolution mapped out in drift boats and river dorries. The sole identifying characteristic of the mckenzie river dory is a continuous rocker. These boats have a rich history from their beginnings in the pacific northwest as drift boats where they were used for fishing on the rivers.
Whether you are a fly fisherman who appreciates the gentle lapping of water on wood or a boat builder who wants to recreate a piece of history, drift boats and river dories is sure to satisfy. Author roger fletcher has collected stories, diaries, and photographs and recovered and recorded the lines and plans of these early boats before they were irretrievably lost. I highly recommend anyone interested in building from our plans, to purchase this book. While a dory is a safe watercraft, operating an open dory requires keeping river conditions. The book has a ton of information about drift boats, their history, design and construction. Dories are traditional fishing boats, there are many. Photographs and text show that the standard drift boat of today was a gradual process from more narrow and. Like the rogue river boats described below, the mckenzie river dory provides a much more responsive boating experience than that of a rubber raft. The whitewater dories i build are designed for big rivers and whitewater. Dories boats whether you are a fly fisherman who enjoys the gentle lapping of water on wood or a boat builder who wants to recreate a piece of history, this book is for you. Home of the original mckenzie and rogue river drift boat models. Sandy would know far more than i, im a first time builder. Coquille mans feats neglected in excellent history of drift.
Their history, design, construction, and use by rodger l. High desert dories custom built whitewater dories and repairs. The capstone of his work todate is his book, drift boats and river dories. Neither ever thought of themselves as men who would save a unique chapter of oregon history they each simply like the shape and feel and history of wooden drift boats. S igned softcover edition drift boats and river dories. Credit has to be given to martin litton and the grand canyon dories for developing and bringing a modified version of the mckenzie drift boat to the grand canyon. Mac boats are as tough certified for class 4 rapids as they are beautiful, theyre a charm to row due to the accentuated rocker, and can pivot on a 10 cent piece. While the mckenzie river dory is a safe watercraft, operating any dory requires keeping river conditions in mind at all times. Their history, design, construction, and use roger l. With marine artist sam mannings drawings, the book documents the traditional freeform method of drift boat construction. Rayss river dories has been crafting handmade, wood boats since 1975. These rowing dories are made wider and with greater rocker than other types of dories.
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