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I can easily relate to your explanations, learning more about how pirogues work. Just thinking I was happy with and thankfull for my hardware store kit pirogue in 1970. I guess the make it better bug bit me! I have several good small boats and still building. Like you said " I could go buy a...

Well put, simple enough for even for me. I have always favored the shallow draft, but now understand the trade off.Let me add another thought, when Matt drew the crawdad for me he asked if I wanted a flat or V bottom. He explained the V would put more weight in the center for lateral stability...

Thanks for the reply.Sounds like your having fun planning. The 5mm underlayment is a good plan, I've supervised numerous pirogues out of it with young folks. Years later some of them are still in use. I aso bulit a JEM TV 15-32 out of luan. My opinion about the 5mm ply is that to make a lasting...

JD, I use RAKA in Florida, they have a good reputation for quality and are the least expensive, last time I checked a 6 qt kit was $113. how much for an average boat would be a an educated guess as I always have some on hand. I'd guess a 6 quart kit would do about a boat and a half. I use both...

I looked at the Garvey plans site, interesting boats there. Did you down size the 10' plans? I am interested in what software you used, Sounds like you are busy man. Have you considered using the Strip, Stitch, and Glue method ? I've found it to be lighter, cost much less, and just as sturdy as...

I have had good results with the glass, resin, graphite, rockite, mix and is my go to bottom mix. I did try a sample on a cedar strip panel, saturation coat and mix directly on the wood.We were thinking of using it on a grandsons "17 lb" pirogue, but I chickened out and went with the proven...

Yes I used to double paddle after I put the twin skags on. Didn't notice any problem with the Double paddle Still had a little wig wag but not bad. I had my 9" seat with a cushion on it for about 11" That little boat is real stable

Beekeeper, I put 2 small Skaggs on this boat it helped some. I feel like the wigwag I had left was due to the extreme rocker. I prefer the wider Bottom. Or perhaps Is the extreme Flare cheeks such as the crawdad has. Every year seat height and light weight becomes more important

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I’m still lurking out here watching and learning. A few days ago I typed some thoughts and questions, and lost them in the draft feature. I'm sure I selected the wrong key or something. So I’ll try again. Stem angle: I never considered, we could increase stability by a more vertical stem. I...

Good idea, I keep forgetting there's a bright light on my phone. Wish it had a built-in tape measure

O Boy I can't wait to watch this, wish I could watch up close and learn direct fromm the master! :) Your objectives are very close to my usual wish list. I am completely on board with your thoughts about weight and strong enough. I have to have some of each to be a usable boat for this 78 years...

I learned a lot about lightweight building from your discussions I learned a lot about building lightweight from your discussions building it. Thanks for posting. Have you ever thought about writing a post about lightweight techniques?

Looks like a good place to be anytime.Chuck was that canoe made from door skins?

The older I get the more I appreciate the location thing. You're taking the convertible for a spin and in Kansas it's way to cold and they are digging out for the fist time this year. In Central Texas I'm going fishing. Thankful we can change location. Spoiled I guess!

I had the opportunity ? To spend the winter of 71 in upstate NY. Not what we normally think about NY. Of course johnvandyne could be fortunate to be a snowbird:) at any rate WElCOME

Flash the light came on ! We are going to make our annual trip to Texas next week , I hope to start this project about 2 weeks from now . Bee, your your pictures and explanation are very helpful thanks

Thanks Joey, that's good info about cut back, I will sneak up on it, but now know what range to expect. We are going to be visiting way up north in Desoto Parish for Christmas.