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I had not considered running the braces down the center. That would be structurally similar to using the keel strips. The 5mm luan is not very stiff and I don't think it offers much puncture resistance. Right now my two best choices seem to be either continue to experiment and try "poor...

The trim cap worked well covering the ply edge. Very neat look.

Very innovative. I like that you can take it down so as not to interfere wile fishing. Probably would be hard to do using PVC but to avoid the hassle of taking it down and storing it to fish it might could be hinged at the gunnels. It could then be folded forward and laid flat along side the...

The boat does need some finishing work to elevate it above the "raw" condition it is in. That will have to wait until some more construction work can make it into a more practical boat. The 5mm floor is too thin and flexible to be serviceable. Normally the solution would to cover it with...

It is a boat, meaning it will float.

Clamped the plywood for the floor in position and traced around the chine logs. Cut out the bottom with 1/4" overhang and then glued it in place. The router with trim bit was used to cut the excess over hang. Finished fitting the bottom flush with a hand plane and belt sander, also rounded...

After installing the gunnels I turned the boat bottom side up and installed the chine logs. They will eliminate the need for epoxy/fiberglass. One might considering using 3M5200 marine glue if building for other folks kids. It is rated for use below the waterline. Gluing/nailing the floor to...

I really should have Ma Ma Bee proof read my post. I am not going to correct my mistake so your tactful/funny reply will make sense.

Lets talk rocker, flare (angle of the sides), cutting an arch in the sides and stem angles. I first assembled the boat 11" tall sides, sides angled (flared) 15 deg. (per plans), and the stems angled forward at 30 deg. Plans call for 45 but I don't like that look and you loose some bottom...

Andy started this build. "J D I am always curious, Still on a search for a lighter weight boat that younger kids can make. Is this the 5mm plywood with exterior glue? do you think it would be strong enough built uncle johns style, ie with gusseted ribs and plywood butt joints with scabs over the...

I needed a new shop/yard stool. My old one has served me well but time and weather has taken it's toll. I had some leftover treated deck boards that should last a while. I got carried away building it strong enough for my full size statue and it came out on the heavy side. I used some...

I had intentions of this one being different. The sides were flared to about 32 deg. so the boat could have a more open look. The 5mm luan was not ridged enough to work without some kind of reinforcement. I did not want the look of ribs or beefed up gunnels so for me the tumblehome shoulder...

Used the rabbet plane to clean up the combing strips. Almost the shape/lines I was building for. The tumblehome shoulders and supports take away from the flared open look of a marsh pirogue. I think stiffer wood is needed. Close enough for me.

Another floor rib was added. This actually stiffened the sides. When the sides were stressed the floor would flex/bend. After the rib was installed the floor would not flex and the sides did not move. Interesting to me how all parts and features interact in boats. Added two batter boards and...

After attaching the panels to the sides and supports I shaped and trimed them. Two strips were glued to the inside edges of the panels to make the combing, and outside gunnels were added.

This is a very detailed documentation of a boat build. It should be helpful to other builders. I probably missed it, but what weight glass? Also any idea how much epoxy will be used? As always I love the wood and bright finish. The decals are an attractive touch.

Wouldn't your plans show the shape of the first side panel? The chine edge of its pattern would indicate the curvature needed? "an increased stem angle increases bottom length compared to overall length" Do you mean a more vertical stem increases the bottom length?

Your answers have cleared up my understanding of how you glassed the boat. thanks. I thought you were doing five "panels" of glass on the inside. Now it is clear why you turn the boat to do the outside. My experience has been limited to three panel boats. The tumblehome panels are the...

I don't know how to fiberglass very well so these are just questions. For the inside you made five patterns for the cloth? One for each panel? After epoxying in place you then clothed and glued over each filet? Could you have used one piece of cloth to cover the inside? Could the panels...

I n the past I consider using the "Durham's water putty" for a filler. For my building I decided not to because there was a warning against exposure to moisture. That may not be a factor for you using it under fiberglass. The "professional" sites were building boats?