16' Mckenzie River Driftboat Plans
Ultra Strong Fiberglassed Wood Hull with Hardwood ribs
This plan set and construction manual will show you how to build a 16' (actually 14'6 stem to stern) McKenzie style driftboat. This is a super strong hull, based on structural ribs and laminated wood & fiberglass skins. The hull is far stronger than the typical "stitch & glue/sew" construction seen on many other boats, and is better suited for use on rivers where there are whitewater rapids.
The finished boat is a fine fishing platform and a very maneuverable river boat. It will hold up to three people (2 fisherman & one rower), and has plenty of storage up front and under the seats. This is a great little boat, and will get you down the river or across the lake in style.. A complete bill of materials is included with sources for the hardware and fittings.
Complete Plans
This package includes a full set of plans for all pieces including the ribs, bowsprit, transom, floor, and seats, and a detailed construction guide with over 20 full color pictures that take you step by step through construction including how to build the strongback, materials selection, rib cutting and setup, hull sh
Build yourself a beautiful wood boat
