Recent content by Kelley.Patterson

Can anyone I.D. this boat? All I have is this pic and the fact that it's located in NW Oregon. thanks

I have indeed... it's been part of the inspiration. Thanks again!

At 3' plus, I might drive home and drink coffee 😆...Which BBSB are you in? Thanks

Thanks Eric, I think I've looked at your Broadbill 1000 times...thought the hull looked a little deeper than the others I've seen. Do you figure one built to the plans would perform somewhat similar? Thanks again

Thinking of building a Broadbill, but wondering how well it handles big water. I'm not hunting open water, but I have to cross a short stretch that can get rough from time to time. I'm currently running a soulless 1754 Excel Pro Hull with a 40hp Mud Buddy and despite the flat bottom, it...

I really appreciate all of the info - extremely helpful in making an informed decision. Ultimately, we couldn't agree on the $$ or the signigance of the repair. I may regret it later, but decided to pass. The cedar strip on the inside was brittle and I thought needed to be completely replaced...

Very helpful! Thank you

LC indeed - and it does get nasty. I'm usually in a 1754 but it's too much boat when it's just me and the dog.

Thank you! Really helpful info and I appreciate it. That sounds like a pretty simple repair and not something I'd take to a shop.

Hi all, long time member but 1st post. Hoping y'all can keep me from making a mistake. I have a rare opportunity to purchase an AA Broadbill (I'm in Oregon and you don't see them around here). My concern is that there seems to be some separation at the bow (pic attached). It doesn't seem too...