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Plans to build the 14' Riverman Western Style, McKenzie River Drift Boat

Introducing the Riverman Western Style, McKenzie River Drift boat. Easy to build plans are available for immediate download.

About Western Style McKenzie River Drift Boats

Western style drift boats, also known as McKenzie River drift boats, are the original, classic style, developed for wild river travel and fishing. With their extensive rocker and high sides, Western style drift boats are optimized for the wildest whitewater. They're intended for downstream drift fishing in fast moving water. The high rocker makes them ultra maneuverable in wild water where you only row to keep yourself pointed downstream. If you fish fast moving mountain rivers, rarely going ashore, and don't plan on going back upstream, pick a Western style drift boat.

Riverman Drift Boat

The Riverman is a classic McKenzie River drift boat in the most popular and commonly used size. It's built by the stitch-and-glue method. Only five sheets of 10mm to 1/2 inch plywood are required for construction. If you're looking for an easy to build, sturdy fly fishing boat, you can't go wrong picking the Riverman.

Riverman Drift Boat

Free Study Plans for the Riverman Drift Boat

Our study plans are two of the actual construction drawings. They're not enough information for you to build the boat, but they do give you the overall boat size, shape and construction methods. This is a pdf file readable with the free Adobe Acrobat pdf file reader.

Download Free Study Plans for the Riverman Drift Boat

Complete Construction Plans for the Riverman Drift Boat - Only $49.99

The construction plans for the Riverman are available for download from the Internet in Adobe pdf format. To purchase, you will be taken to the PayPal site where you may use a credit card, debit card, or e-check. It's safe and secure. After completing the transaction, use the "Return to Vendor" link and you will be taken to a page where you are able to download the plans instantly. California residents must pay 7.75% sales tax.

If you wish to receive printed plans, or wish to pay by check, money order or credit card by phone or FAX, please contact Spira International for additional details using the email link below.

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