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    Default Beautiful wooden drift boat for sale - read to fish.

    I am listing this classic wooden drift boat for sale for my old friend Bruce Porter:

    _______________________________

    The boat is a 17 x 52 Tatman design. It's 15' 10" on the center line, so it does not require CF #s.

    It was professionally built in 2000 by John McCleary & Sons - Professional boat builders in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.


    It has always been garaged. Fished primarily in the Fall on the Klamath river.

    It is in unused condition since a complete inside/outside restoration.


    The interior of this boat is dry! No leaks.

    The boat seats three plus the rower.

    It has raised floors, front and back.

    The hull was stripped bare inside and out.

    The bottom has three coats of West Systems 2-part epoxy.

    The floor has two coats of West Systems 2 part epoxy.

    Then it has three coats of marine spar varnish inside and out.

    It has a new 3/8" UHMW synthetic sheet bottom which was professionally installed by Gary Minnis at Keaton Boats ($1,200.00).

    It comes with Cobra oar locks with UHMW oar lock sleeves.

    UHMW anchor bang plate on transom.

    Sawyer MX-G oars.

    Anchor system.

    Cover.


    Trailer with spare.

    Trailer has new winch and jack.

    All three tires in great shape.

    All trailer lights are in good working order.

    Comes with spare tail light bulb.

    Trailer accepts a 2" ball.


    All that is needed is a 30/35 pound pyramid anchor and a couple of PFDs and you're fishing.


    The only reason I'm selling it is I have two drift boats and I can only row one!


    Selling price = $4,500.00. I'm practically giving it away.

    If you replicated this package today it would cost over $10,000.00.


    Email me at brucetporter17@aol.com or call 916-257-7441.

    In Sacramento.

    Thanks Bill.

    Cheers,
    BP

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    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

    567 Barber Street
    Sebastian, Florida 32958

    Fly Fishing Travel Consultant
    Certified FFF Casting Instructor

    Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
    Cell: 530/753-5267
    Web: www.billkiene.com

    Contact me for any reason........
    ______________________________________

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    Bruce live up near the Sailor Bar area.

    He will throw in 2 rowing lessons to the new buyer.

    That boat has some good Klamath river karma.......
    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

    567 Barber Street
    Sebastian, Florida 32958

    Fly Fishing Travel Consultant
    Certified FFF Casting Instructor

    Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
    Cell: 530/753-5267
    Web: www.billkiene.com

    Contact me for any reason........
    ______________________________________

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    Bruce is a stand up guy, and is meticulous with the care of his equipment. This boat is immaculate and an absolute steal.

    "He will throw in 2 rowing lessons to the new buyer." - not only that, he'll probably show you where all the fish are too

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    My friend Lenard Lehr bought a beautiful wooden jet boat with a nice large jet outboard.

    Where ever he went, towing it, it drew a big crowd.
    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

    567 Barber Street
    Sebastian, Florida 32958

    Fly Fishing Travel Consultant
    Certified FFF Casting Instructor

    Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
    Cell: 530/753-5267
    Web: www.billkiene.com

    Contact me for any reason........
    ______________________________________

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Kiene semi-retired View Post
    I am listing this classic wooden drift boat for sale for my old friend Bruce Porter:

    _______________________________

    The boat is a 17 x 52 Tatman design. It's 15' 10" on the center line, so it does not require CF #s.

    It was professionally built in 2000 by John McCleary & Sons - Professional boat builders in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.


    It has always been garaged. Fished primarily in the Fall on the Klamath river.

    It is in unused condition since a complete inside/outside restoration.


    The interior of this boat is dry! No leaks.

    The boat seats three plus the rower.

    It has raised floors, front and back.

    The hull was stripped bare inside and out.

    The bottom has three coats of West Systems 2-part epoxy.

    The floor has two coats of West Systems 2 part epoxy.

    Then it has three coats of marine spar varnish inside and out.

    It has a new 3/8" UHMW synthetic sheet bottom which was professionally installed by Gary Minnis at Keaton Boats ($1,200.00).

    It comes with Cobra oar locks with UHMW oar lock sleeves.

    UHMW anchor bang plate on transom.

    Sawyer MX-G oars.

    Anchor system.

    Cover.


    Trailer with spare.

    Trailer has new winch and jack.

    All three tires in great shape.

    All trailer lights are in good working order.

    Comes with spare tail light bulb.

    Trailer accepts a 2" ball.


    All that is needed is a 30/35 pound pyramid anchor and a couple of PFDs and you're fishing.


    The only reason I'm selling it is I have two drift boats and I can only row one!


    Selling price = $4,500.00. I'm practically giving it away.

    If you replicated this package today it would cost over $10,000.00.


    Email me at brucetporter17@aol.com or call 916-257-7441.

    In Sacramento.

    Thanks Bill.

    Cheers,
    BP

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    Awesome boat! I have a Tatman built in 2004 and it's served me well. It's a blast to fish from.

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