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Thanks for the pictures. I like the removable part. I made these two "short" paddles with the idea of using them as you described. They are 36" long and have "oversized" grips for my large paws. Do you thing they are too long? If I shorten them by cutting the grips off, would they still work?

Would reducing the flare of the sides reduce secondary stability? If so, will you have to lower your seat to compensate for the increase in the tipsy feeling? I'm sure it will work for you. That is pretty standard dimensions for pirogues.

Any pictures of the paddle holders? The single paddle worked well when using my fly rod but not so well for casting and retrieving. Placing the paddle in the boat or across the gunnels for each cast was too much trouble and water in the boat. Using the double paddle with one hand for small...

Using the form to shape the boat by hand and eye is probably the best way for your method of building. Some builders use two forms to fair the sides if they are building asymmetrical. Your "spreader bar" sorta fills that roll. I would keep an eye out for the bar changing the sheer line and...

Nice looking boards. What kind of finish?

Seems to be established epoxy applied to wood will seal the wood and add some? strength. Andy's question about the Luan plywood being suitable for kids building a boat stipulated a minimum use of epoxy and glass. Based on my limited experience with my Luan built boats I can not answer his...

Not to drift into the "strong enough" discussion, but I have questions. How much strength does a saturation coat add? I'm curious how the increased strength compares to heaver species of plywood. I can only find test for plywood and fiberglass.

I have not been a big fan of Luan plywood mainly because of rot and delaminating issues. The exterior rating should solve the coming apart issue. The 5mm seems weak compared to 1/4" pine. With adequate framing and light use it could work for the sides. The 9mm I used for the bottoms of a...

Very nice! I like the clean, flowing lines. It has a classic (flared sides and curved stems) pirogue vibe. The natural finish you used gives it a handcrafted look. Did you get a final weight?

Not to hijack Joey's thread but this may help any interested south Louisiana builders. Stine's Lumber in Walker has "exterior" rated Luan plywood. They only had the 5.2mm the day I was there but they do carry 9mm. I boiled a couple of scraps and they did not delaminate. I would advise...

Take a look at Eastern White Pine compared to WRC. It only weighs a little more and is "stronger" in all aspects. I have used it for chine logs and gunnels because it was lighter than yellow pine or ash. The box lumber stores have it in the 2X? lumber. It does take some searching to find...

Lots of data on this site. https://www.wood-database.com/common-name/ Comparing Western Red Cedar to White Oak it appears WO weighs about 2X as much and is stronger. The question becomes will it be strong enough, or remain stronger than the WRC if you reduce the size to 1/2 the thickness?

Found this information about canoe designs It seems to mirror and organizes all the discussion here https://www.bearmountainboats.com/blogs/news/anatomy-of-a-canoe-essentials-of-good-design-canoecraft-excerpt

Bingo! It is correct now. Did not move the arch highest point. I removed some material from each end until the rocker was correct. Remeasured the boat's and pattern and realized the arch highest point was correct.The line to the stems just needed to be flattened. The chine edge and rocker now...

My goal for this little adventure was to develop a pattern.that I could use to build a copy of my last boat with the chine logs attached to the sides. I made a full size pattern by tracing the sides onto some thin plywood. These should work but I wanted to make the model process work for when...

When designing a boat or questions about changes in a build it is often advised to build a scaled down version. Anybody have any pointers or tips? I'm working with a 1\2 scale pirogue. I have cut the arch in the sides to adjust the rocker. The beam and flare is where I want it to be. Max...

Since joining this forum this discussion continues to pop up and probably won't end after this time. That is a good thing. Jack points out (rightfully so ) that a somewhat rounded design will resist turning over in waves better than a flat bottom boat. Joey feels like a rounded design feels...

Boat building/designing merry-go-round is powered by capacity (enough to float/draft), efficiency (easy/fast enough), stability (upright/steady enough), suitable materials, appearances, and a few other puzzles. The builders goals will determine which aspect is worth pursuing and what...

Where do you buy your epoxy? I have used US Composites but it looks like their prices have increased since I bought last. $91.75 for a one gallon kit. The West Systems is probably 50% more. How much do you typically use for one boat?

Welcome to the forum. I have not applied the mixture to bare wood, only to painted wood. That being said I would think it should be OK. The unfinished/sealed wood might need more than one coat of mix. Some of the "epoxy" guys might know more. Since you will already have the epoxy resign to...