Design
Power Drifter
Designed by Glen-L Marine
Glen-L Marine's Power Drifter is its standard plywood driftboat up forward with a straightened, widened stern so a short or long shaft outboard can push it back upstream on milder rivers, keeping the adjustable seats, side trays, watertight end compartments and easy construction. Plans cover two lengths with full-size patterns for the temporary frames, transom, stem and fittings.
The same first-timer construction as the other driftboats. Budget 150 to 300 hours. Real hours from logged builds are below.
What building a Power Drifter actually takes
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| 10' 2" Lawton Tender | Newfound Woodworks | 10′ 2″ (3.1 m) | 0 |
| 10' Jolle | Boatkits | 3.08 m (10′ 1″) | 0 |