Latest "Backwoods Drifter" Ready to be Launched

12-foot "Mississippi Backwoods Drifter"

Here's the latest example of my custom-designed and built "Backwoods Drifter." This boat was built on commission for a fellow in east Texas who plans to use it for floating creeks and fishing. I've also documented the building process while constructing this boat and will soon have plans available for those who wish to try building their own. It's a fairly simple boat to build, using the "stitch and glue" epoxy-plywood composite method. This produces a strong, long-lasting wooden boat that shows the beauty of natural materials without the need for constant maintenance traditionally associated with wooden boats.