How to Build a Mackinaw McKenzie River Style Drift Boat

spirainternational.com has plans to build this Mackinaw McKenzie River Style Drift Boat. Ideal for drifting moving rivers including whitewater. It's great for fly fishing and traditional fishing in rivers.

[@albertshilton5336]

Do you fiberless the inside. What does it cost for all the seats and other hardware needed. Thanks

[@brichweb]

Did you do any upgrades over time? Better seats? Stabilizers for the fishermen?

[@tjkid07]

Some builders have. More pics on my site.

[@brichweb]

@@tjkid07 do you have a template presentation/pitch to use when convincing a wife to build a boat? :)

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I want a drift boat just to get on the water to row but add lights and a radio to rock out and ride a river in Alabama

[@ThePunitiveDamages]

What species and grade of plywood do you use?

[@tjkid07]

A wide variety work. I like exterior hardwood ply best.

[@hanoitripper1809]

Is this similar to a dory?

[@tjkid07]

Yes, a river dory.