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    What are the affects on Rake........

    I built a 15'3" pirogue recently and cut out a 6" swag out of the bottom, it left me with about 2" rake in bow and stern. If I shorten my next pirogue to 12-13 feet and cut out a 6" swag from the sides like my previous pirogue would the rake be the same? Does length affect rake being all...
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    1st Pirogue complete!!!!

    I've posted a few times, had may questions asked and answered in the past, and read probably 75% of posts written. I simply am so thankful to the creators of this site as well as all the members who I have taken many ideas and inspiration from (especially Seedtick and Kieth). So here are some...
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    Round bottom pirogue?

    I know this forum is about building, but I'm in the market right now to buy! There is a company called R & H Fiberglass in Loranger, LA that is building some and I'm unsure of their design. They have a 12 footer with 2 seats (no real floatation just a fiberglassed plank/sheet foam) and it has...
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    Inside chines

    What type of wood and dimensions do you guys use for those inside chines? I also wanted to know about plywood, is there any brands better, does some of the big box stores/warehouses have better than another? Thanks, Bill
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    LSU Ag Center has a set of pirogue plans!

    They are free to download, has anyone built one to these specs or close to it? If so post some pics.... Here is the site: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/departments/biological-ag-engineering/extension/building_plans/recreation/equipment/pirogue Bill
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    Anybody got pics of Seedticks and Keith's Marsh Pirogue?

    I love the design and look, but their images have recently dissapeared. Please can some one post some pics. Thanks Bill
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    Cajun Secret Pirogue?

    Found a website, the pirogue looks kinda similar to the ones that Keith and Seedtick are building. Of course theirs is alot nicer. Anyone have any experience with this site or built a pirogue using their plans???? If so please show pics and let us know how the build went!! Here is the...
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    Cool Louisiana Pics I found today

    I was using google and found this sight, thought you might enjoy :D http://www.cclockwood.com/stockimages/pirogues.htm
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    A few Lousiana Pirogues

    A Ron Chapman Copperhead An Uncle John's pirogue with chopped fiberglass over it along with an alumninum homemade pirogue Here is a new addition I got for free, it has several cracks along the gunnel and I will be repairing them shortly
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    Epoxy Maddness

    I know that this is a bit off the boat building topic, but I was repairing a chopped fiberglass barrel type duck blind yesterday and have some questions. I used a MarPro epoxy resin from Donovan Marine, mixed it according to instuctions and 24+ hrs later it is dry but has an oily residue. Is...
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    How to increase the rocker in an U J Pirogue Kit?

    I saw a pirogue made by Paw Paw's Pirogues and it has an increased rocker design compared to my U J's I currently have. How can I increase the rocker? Here is their website: http://www.pawpawspirogues.com/ Thanks Bill
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    New Cajun here!

    Hello, I am a new member here. I have been lurking for a few weeks and finally I decided it was time to post something. My father and me had built an UJ pirogue about 5 years ago, it worked looked great and was very light. He then had it sprayed with glass and with chopped fiberglass, the...