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With all that has been said on the matter I might add something. I did the reverse chine on my first boat but did not like the amount of rocker it put in the boat. On the second boat I followed the LSU plans whereby the bottom chine is cut out by 2'' or something. If you use cedar fence pickets...

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Great, great stories. I have not been to Rose Marina yet but I can see where the snook would pile in like cordwood. My grandfather used to tell me how he and my great uncle,in their youth,in early 1900's, would row out to the barrier islands out from Savannah. He said they made friends with the...

Incredible tales, I was over at Goodland a couple of weeks ago but didn't put the gheenoe because of the 25 knot winds though I would have put the kayak in those conditions. I was shore fishing right on the rubble of the old wooden bridge you must be referring to. They have a nice two lane...

I thought about the bamboo route also. I have read some people use, don't hold me to this, a guyana tree fork for the foot. I may make two just to play around with it. Chuck,I loving hearing stories like yours. My Grandfather used tell me tales like yours about area around Savannah. In my...

Chuck, I can imagine the car topping a Gheenoe would get rather old. Mine is a 13'er. 110lbs is a lot to put overhead. I trailer it. What convinced me to get one was after a long day of kayak fishing around the Caxambas Pass, a fella in Gheenoe motored by, pulled up to the same sandbar we had...

I recently purchased a Gheenoe; Don't throw me out of the club yet. I still prefer a single paddle craft but needed something with an outboard and the ability to keep the admiral with me when fishing SWFL. However in our ventures I realized the need for a push pole. I have searched the web...

Thanks Chuck for the link. I think I have slowly been leaning towards a skiff for some time now. I will order some plans today or tomorrow. The guys up at the the Wooden Boat center on Lake Union, Seattle, Washington were impressed with pirogues. I guess they really don't make anything like...

I had the pleasure of rowing a skiff around on Lake Union, WA. last week. This experience has lead me to consider building one as primarily as a rowing skiff and as a sculler. I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on the Bayou Skiff rowability or say the Whisp by Redmond? Since I sold my...

Thanks Joey, The curved roof had caused me some concern about working with the sides. The longest boat I envision building is probably 16' so 24' in length should serve well for now. If my lot was bigger I would put up something much larger but there are always design parameters.

I have looked at the big store offerings, internet,etc. The bow shed plan by Stimson Marine is basically a Gothic Arch Greenhouse. It appears to be simple, quick, and cheaper than some of the alternatives but that is just my initial impression. I was really wanting to know what you fellas...

I was thinking of building bow roof shed 14' x 24' on a wooden pier platform base and covering with corrugated roofing material. The carport is becoming too crowded, too cold or hot, and too many mosquitoes. Besides the wife has some remodeling ideas :roll: I just wondering if anyone had...

Boatbuilding is addictive.

Nice boat. The buff collar and gloves are a must when I fish the Naples - Marco area for the bugs. I mostly get by with a broad brim hat, long sleeves, and pants for sun exposure as long as there is a good wind. You may want a chair with a back to make it a little more comfortable. I hate to say...

Sorry Joey, I didn't say that before. John

Sorry about the delay but deer hunting has grabbed my attention just long enough to fill the freezer. She weighs about 25lbs. The flat stern cost me a little in added weight. I had the same problem with a leak developing between the aluminum and the wood. I recommend using Sika adhesive or...

Finally water tested her this past Sunday.The construction is based on Herb Cottle's work. She is just shy of 12' and 24" at the chine and 32" at the inwale. The cedar "ladder" was made from ripped cedar fence pickets. The rungs were fastened with Kreg pocket screws and construction sealant...

I have used glidden gripper over epoxy and then latex exterior paint over that. duralux is little more expensive and is oil based but I think most skip the primer step. Also the duralux is ready to go when dry whereas the latex even dry takes two weeks fully harden. Some also use rustoleum...

Wow,I opened a can of worms. I agree with all with the longevity fiberglass affords. My most recent build is more of experiment of using Herb Cottle sides and wide transom in the spirit of Glen Simmons glades skiff. I made her short, 11' 9", with 1.5" concave cut out in the bottom of sides. The...

I was thinking the same thing about fiberglass when putting the bottom on. The old timers with plank construction relied on swelling to seal up their boats. With modern materials I thought maybe fiberglassing was over kill and the nails would provide all around fastening. I will check out the...