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Thanks for the post, I think you're right, I'll give it a try down the road.

Final chapter for this build. It's been a while since I called this build finished,hopefully last post for this boat. Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Junior Class is having a fund raiser, so when the raffle is complete she willl have a new home! Here she is dressed up for the trip...

Dang it JD I had some things that needed to be done this morning Now I know how people get addicted to their devices.

I agree with it might be better to build a simple plywood glue and screw boat first. The chine logs, ribs, outwhaie, etc could be built from your lumber. That would give both of you "boat experience" just my 2 cents. I'm sure you could manage a plank build. Simple might be a better first time...

If you search for "Building a Caddo Lake Bataeu, "there is pretty good information that covers building boats between before plywood. The link I posted to a book has a section on building.There is also an online video that is basically building pictures from the book. Also a source for plans..

Welcome, Here are some rambling thoughts…. I agree with Bee Keeper on the size for youth. Over the years I’ve built numerous pirogues with youngsters in youth groups and then with my own kids and Grandkids, You really can’t go wrong, from the kids viewpoint it’s always good. We stuck with Uncle...

Good idea, if appropriate we could let Jack know care.

Looks like you've been really busy productive Also

Took some pictures, which may explain better than words. This works fine for me, however the 2.5 ‘ paddles now cost about $30 each with shipping! I may have to break down and build some. If I do I would make the grip longer (horizontally) so my elbow would tuck behind it better.

That's kind'a hard to say, I've considered trying 3' paddles but decided they would be too long. I'm sure that cutting off the top grip would not work. I use the knob to "hook" on my arm just below the elbow. This morning I was starting to repair a pair of 2.5' paddles and was trying to figure...

JD, Here are some pictures of various paddle holders I have used. Before the SS&G Boats , I would screw or bolt my paddle holders to the side or tumble home. The holders were kinda flexible to keep from breaking, usually perforated metal plumbers tape or 14# romex. I cover the “metal tape” with...

I use two short paddles, unless I’m going a long distance. one paddle under each elbow. I fish using a paddle in one hand, and a pole in the other, to cast and fish I put the paddle in a holder one the outside of the tumblehome. I like to jig fish with a paddle in one hand and a jig pole in the...

Joey, First thanks for this post, I asked about the form when I saw it in one of your pictures and thought what a great idea. This morning a more complete explanation really solved some problems I’ve been having when building without plans. I had never considered that using only one form would...

Sanded through some of the veneer, to add contrast. one epoxy coat followed by a clear coat called toon brite. I"m thinking about tryng it on a boat.

Let me try again to hi jack JD's post. I failed picture reducing the other day but got it this try. Grandma Joyce thought she needed a lap board, didn't want to be left out so I made two. I've been saving a Luan scrap piece for years, finally used it.

JD that's real interesting I'm still on the lookout for a lightweight Plywood for kids to kids to build Uncle John type pirogues with minimum use of epoxy and cloth. I know it's early but do you have an opinion if that might be viable ?

Real nice looking boat. Thanks for posting the build a lot of good information in this whole build

Thanks for posting this. Basically what you and Joey have been saying about reationships of the different parts and shapes. I might understand it someday!

Never fails I'm going out the door, "you aren't going to town in those clothes, are you"

That may be our problem, the wheels are always turning! Wouldn't have it any other way.