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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Hankinson Designs  /  Drift Prams

Who Else Wants to Fish Where the "Big Guys" Can't?

Drift Pram
8' & 10' river rowing prams for "Stitch & Glue" construction
Build in Stitch & Glue Plywood

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Parts are cut to size and shape from FULL SIZE PATTERNS that come with the plans. Once panels are wire-stitched, the boat takes its shape automatically. Seams are then filleted with epoxy filler and fiberglass tape, and the hull exterior then covered with fiberglass cloth. Other than the gunnel rails and corner knees the boat is virtually complete.

Two of our easiest and quickest designs to build, DRIFT PRAMS let you reach fishing holes bigger boats must pass by. While functionally similar to larger driftboats, they’re equally suited to lakes, bays, and other protected waters. And don’t rule them out as a ship-to-shore dinghy. Their wide, flat bottoms give amazing stability, while shoal draft, built-in rocker, and light weight mean instant response to oar inputs. Our 8' MODEL can be built in variable widths; 4½’ or 5', so it can fit most vans, pickups, or car tops. While usually single-handed, an extra passenger can be accommodated. Our 10' MODEL is nearly as easy to transport, but more closely matches the performance of true driftboats - it can easily accommodate two fishermen.

By virtue of STITCH-&-GLUE construction, weight and cost are bare-bones yet maintenance and deterioration are virtually eliminated. There are no frames, but strength is superior. The two seats stiffen the hull and form built-in flotation chambers. No jig, special tools, or fastenings are used for hull assembly. FULL SIZE PATTERNS are provided for all hull components (see photos). Plans also include complete INSTRUCTIONS & MATERIAL UTILIZATION LAYOUTS. Hull panels are wire-tied together and joints bonded with epoxy filler and fiberglass tapes. Exterior hull surfaces are coated with epoxy and fiberglass for abrasion resistance and minimum maintenance. Most can assemble in a weekend or two.

The 8' MODEL uses 3 sheets of 1/4" x 4' x 8' plywood. The 10' MODEL uses one each of 1/4"x 4' x 8', 1/4" x 4' x 10' and 3/8" x 4' x 8'. A few sticks of lumber are added for gunnels and corner knees plus ordinary steel bailing wire available anywhere for stitching. To simplify building, order our Stitch & Glue Kit and Fiberglass Kit below. The Stitch & Glue kit contains all the necessary materials to stitch the boat together with and the Fiberglass kit provides the materials for covering the outside with a layer of fiberglass cloth for protection and ease of maintenance.

The DRIFT PRAM 8' pieces have been cut out and are ready for assembly.

Here the parts have been wired together. Next step: filleting.



Mark Winningham of Washington sent us this letter about his 10' DRIFT PRAM  (above) built from our plans and kit...

"I want to thank you for your beautiful [DRIFT} pram. The kit was easy to use and very easy to assemble. Here are photos of the finished product. My pram is very stable, making it ideal for lake fishing, and I am quite pleased with its river running ability. Light weight, shallow draft, and quick to the oar, your pram kit is great. Thank you for a great pram at a great price. I can’t tell you how pleased I am with your product."

10' DRIFT PRAM has been cut out and wire stitched together.

John Mahon in OHIO uses the 10' DRIFT PRAM he built from our plans as a tender for his cruising sailboat. Here are some of his comments...
"She tows well and fits nicely on the foredeck. Thanks for your help, advice, and patience during construction."





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I built this boat in 1995 and it is still going strong. The plans were excellent, easy to follow and build. I have been running/fishing steelhead rivers for 45 years and also was a guide. I have used just about every type of boat to float fish with many years in 16 to 18 wood drift boats. This pram is just the ticket for 1-2 people. 1st class - b

Characteristics 8' 10'
Length overall 7'-9" 9'-7"
Beam 54" or 60" 62"
Bottom Width (max.) 41" or 47" 48"
Hull depth 15"-16" 17"-18"
Weight (approx. lbs.) 80-90 110
Average passengers 1-2 1-3


  • Can the hull be extended or shortened? No.
  • Trailer: Glen-L Series 750/1000 boat trailer plans.
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    Item # Image Description Price
    61-022
    Drift Pram 8' Plans & Patterns
    Drift Pram 8' Plans & Patterns
    $73.00
    61-022X2
    Drift Pram 8' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
    Drift Pram 8' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
    Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
    $109.00
    74-022
    Drift Pram 8' Stitch & Glue Kit
    Drift Pram 8' Stitch & Glue Kit
    Includes Raka Epoxy
    $185.00
    71-022
    Drift Pram 8' Fiberglass Kit
    Drift Pram 8' Fiberglass Kit
    Includes Raka Epoxy & Hardener
    $149.00
    61-023
    Drift Pram 10' Plans & Patterns
    Drift Pram 10' Plans & Patterns
    $87.00
    61-023X2
    Drift Pram 10' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
    Drift Pram 10' Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
    Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
    $131.00
    74-023
    Drift Pram 10' Stitch & Glue Kit
    Drift Pram 10' Stitch & Glue Kit
    Materials to stitch this boat together
    $242.00
    71-023
    Drift Pram 10' Fiberglass Kit
    Drift Pram 10' Fiberglass Kit
    To cover the bottom, sides & transom with cloth & Raka epoxy
    $270.00
    61-406
    Oars Plans & Patterns
    Oars Plans & Patterns
    $35.00
    12-430
    Boatbuilding with Plywood
    Boatbuilding with Plywood
    Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
    $39.95
    12-429
    Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
    Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
    NEW Expanded Second Edition! Spiral bound reference book on a wide variety of boat building subjects
    $34.95
    16-107
    Ken Hankinson Interview DVD
    Ken Hankinson Interview DVD
    Exclusive 1 hour interview of retired boat designer, Ken Hankinson
    $8.00
    16-037
    How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
    How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
    Save $$$ on this Book & DVD Combination!
    $45.00
    16-101
    Stitch & Glue Boatbuilding DVD
    Stitch & Glue Boatbuilding DVD
    Learn all about building a boat using the Stitch & Glue Method
    $33.95
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