Sunday, September 27, 2015

Decked over aluminum drift boat or white water dory







I saw this boat on Craigslist and noticed it was decked over which is very unusual. I drove to Washington and picked up this 1981 Alumaweld drift boat  then tested it on a Diamond down river trip the next week. Then into the shop she went to get fixed up.  I tore out the old floor. and then welded where it needed so the compartments would be water tight. Then painted the bottom with a silicone based slippery coating. Then painted the hull and applied the vinyl letters. She is, I guess it's a she, is named "Last Chance" after a rapid that was covered by Lake Mead and also a campsite in the grand canyon. Now on to the interior work.