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Very nice work! Boat building is something I've often been very interested in, but the lack of knowledge and experience puts you off...I'm sure a lot of people on here are the same. This looks like a great project for me and my kids - easy (relatively), low cost, and very usable.
Building one of these pirogues as far as skills to build a boat,I would put that level at a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 as master boat builder. If you can use a table saw,hand plane and a sander,know how to cut a few angles,you can build one of these.
And of course,if you get into a bind,pm me and I will send you my contact info to answer any questions.
Thanks a lot Prockvoan for posting your building process. I am going to give it a try and am considering scarfing the joints. Have you ever done it this way? I plan to add 2 inches to the 14 foot dimension. After scarfing, that should put me back at 14 feet. Haven't done any cutting yet, but hope to soon. Any advice on scarfing or not scarfing? I figure if I mess it up, I can cut off the scarfed part and just be 2 inches shorter than planned.
I sure appreciate the well documented process. It took me a while to sort some of it out, but I blame that on my rookie mind. Never built one before and am really looking forward to the process. Finally got all my stuff bought. Like to never found the resorcinal glue. That stuff is hard to find since Dap quit selling it. Found it at Wickes aircraft supply.
Could this be made into a skiff by building per your guidelines, then inside the rear, adding a flat stern then lopping (terrible word) the point?
Yes,you can add a transom. You would have to change out some of the bottom curve cut from the back end if you wanted it a bit wider at the transom, still leaving it 14' or longer. Remenber,you have 16' of plywood, so the sides can be made to the 16' point. If you want a wider bottom, you will loose to the sides unless you get more plywood. Now if you wanted something like a row boat, the lay out would be the same from centerline to the bow and from centerline to the transom, draw your bottom line straight. At the bottom of the transom, that would be 26" and at the top, that would be anywere from 30" to 36". That would depend on how much flair you want at that point.
If you need a drawing. Let me know and I will put it to some paper and take a few pictures and post. These are very easy built boats with little planning.
Thanks I think I can figure it out. I just didn't know if youhad done it. I seems like a great little boat. I will snap pictures when finished. I believe this is the route I will take. I have not decided on this or one that looks more like a Carolina Skiff hull.
Lay both sheets of plywood out.
Then set up one end of the bow. It will be 14"(angle line) off set by 7" using a square.
Next,from the tip,measure 14' to set up the other bow using a square.
I have a question. On the first image, what are the dimensions of the 2 pencil lines forming the 90 degree angle? I believe it to be 11" down then 7" off and the blue line (hypotenuse) would be the 14" line that is refered to? Thanks, Tim
14" from the outer edge downward and 7" back. That will set up your angle for the bowstem and that will set up your flat line to lay out the bottom angle line. You do have pm for a phone number to call me.
As far as a 10" side, that can be changed, but by going with a higher side, one gives up some flair.
Mike, I been having more good days then bad days, so thats a good thing. Come monday I have a bunch of test to see if the ticker is getting any better and to see what type of pacemaker/defib pack I will need.
Thanks. I called and left a message. I will try to get some plywood and 1x4's to start tomorrow between honey do's and grass. Tim
Tim, I did get your call. Kind of late when I got it. I will call you back around 8 am. When you get your 1x4's, make sure they are clear of any knots. I don't know were you will find 1/4" fir plywood (EXT) in Baton Rouge, but if you do, let me know.
I found some 1/4" BC plywood but still unable to locate 1x4x16'. Thought of taking a 2x4x16 and ripping it down but not sure if it will work? I will start on the stems tomorrow and make them like you made on the second pirogue. Have you ever tried the Gorilla Glue? They state it is 100% waterproof. Tim
I found some 1/4" BC plywood but still unable to locate 1x4x16'. Thought of taking a 2x4x16 and ripping it down but not sure if it will work? I will start on the stems tomorrow and make them like you made on the second pirogue. Have you ever tried the Gorilla Glue? They state it is 100% waterproof. Tim
Ripping a 2x4 would work if you can find a clear one of knots. On that gorilla glue. I used it for other things, but not for boat building. As far as waterproof, I would have to do a test on it first. Glue two pieces of plywood together and let the glue cure. Soak it in water for 3-5 days and then break it apart at the glue line.
I found the 1x4x16's, finally, in Baton Rouge. I will use your glue (tried and true) but the plywood remains Lauan or BC. I called Fontaine and they didn't have any AC either. If all goes well, I will be on it this weekend! I'll let you know. Tim
