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Thanks Seedtick, The seams are tight as a drum or floating crate in this instance. The chines are well sealed also. I figure the mileage will be worst in rocky or shell lined area but the flat water I mainly paddle is rimmed with mud banks mainly. I guess I could always go back and tape the...

Quick question about glassing the outside edges- If I used bronze ring shank nails to secure an epoxied plywood bottom to the chine log is necessary glass the edges or is okay just to lay a couple coats of epoxy down on the bottom? I plan to paint over the epoxy but wondered if was really...

Thanks guys. As far as the bow problem, I was finally able check it out in some daylight. I found the front was off ever so slightly; one side was racking ahead of the other side. Good thing I only wire tied it together and clamped the formers on. The stern problem may improve with the bow issue...

Well I'm in the middle of another build. I have two questions. First I would like to make flat stern in the back but after I placed it around the center former I can not get the stern straight. I mean one side is lower than the other. I placed another former close to the stern in hopes of a...

That's cool. I don't mind a bit. I should have included the details earlier.

I agree drywall tape and epoxy do not work well together. However, drywall tape and construction sealant/ adhesive does. Epoxy over the whole thing seems to work.Also, Drywall tape and wood glue/sawdust work together.

This how did the last boat. I stitched the boat together, applied construction glue(Sika is the best and will not bubble up like PL Premium) between stitches, removed the stitches, applied a bead along the seam, applied two layers of drywall tape offset and then applied more glue until the tape...

I fiberglass seems to adhere just fine polyurthane glue. The epoxy seems to adhere just like it is wood. Beekeeper, I use chine logs but I seal the edges with the construction sealant so there are no gaps. I admit I am not the best at mixing up saw dust with epoxy for fillets. I sought...

I for one would like to hear how that works out

I agree with idea of a syringe but I went a little further and went back to your liquid nails idea. I do all my all my fillets with Sika construction sealant ( found at your local orange box). It is waterproof and some body with too much spare time on their hands did some testing to find it even...

She is 14ft. long and 24" at the chine and 34" at inwale. I will be adding another thwart or rib up forward to stiffen her up. Oh if any body needs aluminum thwart material try your local chainsaw shop. The Stihl pole saws are always getting bent and the aluminum tube they are made from make...

I love my Greenland paddle. I built it out of a piece 2x4 of cedar. It may not clear as much water as the traditional kayak paddle but I never get sore and I can paddle all day. The added bonus it can be used a stand up paddle, push pole or gator whacker(not proven yet). I hope to slime it tomorrow.

Thanks to all the help here. She is finally done. I call her a Glade-rogue- an adaption of the classic Glen Simmons Glades Skiff as explained in "Gladesman" and the tried and true pirogue.

Re: 1st post! UJ bayou skiff Rectangular hatches are easier to put stuff in but are more expensive. Nice work.

Pl Premium is a waterproof construction adhesive sold at just about every home store(i.e. Lowes and home depot). I got the idea from simplicity boats .com.

I have been using pl premium to glue up my chines and gunnels with mixed success. The waterproof glue is excellent alternative. I found the pl premium applied too thick causes gaps that later have to be filled. I have found thwarts may get in the way but they are lightest thing to add some...

The bottom is 24" plus about 1/4". The stern is 12" at the bottom and 20" at the top. I am amazed you didn't need any thwarts but I guess that is where the tumblehome comes into play. Sitting up so high I figured you needed a longer paddle. Glad to hear you slimed it good today. Did you use...

Nice work beekeeper. I have my pirogue with flat transom almost finished. She will be 14' long at the top. I used cedar strips for the gunnels and chines like yours. I glued them on with pl premium and then screwed to a former set to widths. I thought to use your idea for weights but chose on...

I tried it all as far as movement etc to get the soreness out. I have a job where I am never sitting longer than about an hour. I on my feet the rest of time. The fiance says it is my boney butt etc. So building something stable enough to stand in has my motivation.

Beheekeeeper, I am with you on widening the bottom and increasing the flair. The first one I built was 22" at bottom and 29" at the top. She paddled fast but was too unstable. The second was 24" at the bottom and 32" at the top. She paddled alittle slower but was much more stable. I could stand...