Re: [Paddlewise] Whitewater dories

Dave Kruger wrote:

> Chris Hardenbrook wrote:
> >
> > Greetings, Jack --
> > for a source of plans, try Building Classic Small Craft,Complete Plans
> > and Instructions for 47 Boats - Commemorative Edition by John Gardner.
> > Pretty cool compilation of Mr Gardner's research into many different
> > small boat types, including dories and semi-dories, skiffs, and more.
> [snip]
>
> Re:  the type of craft -- I think your description fits what we call out
> here a "McKenzie river boat," after the river in Oregon of the same
> name, I believe.  Used extensively by steelhead fishers, both
> individuals and guides, for drifting steelhead rivers/streams.  Guided
> by oars.
>
> --
> Dave Kruger
> Astoria, OR
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A guy I remember from boatbuilding days, Don Hill, has a great website:
http://www.databoat.com/boatplans/DonHill/DonHill.htmlHe's the person
responsible for most of the modern development of the type and really helpful
on top of it all. Haven't
seen him in donkey's years, but he's still kickin'.

Roger


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