Copy this pirogue in strip, stitch, & glue.
We often say, no such thing as stupid questions so here’s a simple problem giving me fits. I’d like to duplicate this pirogue in SS&G. Probably the correct answer is to ask Matt to design it, and that’s probably where I’ll end up. He is a wizard at deciphering what we want and designing it. The JEM Crawdad has just about replaced this boat because it’s light weight and the crawdad has similar characteristics..
Any way I’m trying to expand my horizons. My first attempt was to “trace” and cut a roll of stiff cardboard floor protector in the shape of a side panel. Much harder than it looked. Also, it had so much flex the rainbow would change shape. Next I’m going to try to measure the side panel and loft it much like Matts stich and glue plans. Here’s the question, should the rocker measure be vertical to my plans sheet (table top) or in the plane of the side panel as shown by the masking taped ruler. There is a difference in the measurements. I’d just like to match the flare and concave bottom.
This has been my favorite afternoon fishing pirogue for about 30 years I just need it lighter weight. At 9’ 4’ -- it fits in the truck fine. In fact, I have 3 of them that stack in a pickup really good. I’d like to have plans our kids can use in years to come.
I’m asking for ideas and suggestions.
Andy
We often say, no such thing as stupid questions so here’s a simple problem giving me fits. I’d like to duplicate this pirogue in SS&G. Probably the correct answer is to ask Matt to design it, and that’s probably where I’ll end up. He is a wizard at deciphering what we want and designing it. The JEM Crawdad has just about replaced this boat because it’s light weight and the crawdad has similar characteristics..
Any way I’m trying to expand my horizons. My first attempt was to “trace” and cut a roll of stiff cardboard floor protector in the shape of a side panel. Much harder than it looked. Also, it had so much flex the rainbow would change shape. Next I’m going to try to measure the side panel and loft it much like Matts stich and glue plans. Here’s the question, should the rocker measure be vertical to my plans sheet (table top) or in the plane of the side panel as shown by the masking taped ruler. There is a difference in the measurements. I’d just like to match the flare and concave bottom.
This has been my favorite afternoon fishing pirogue for about 30 years I just need it lighter weight. At 9’ 4’ -- it fits in the truck fine. In fact, I have 3 of them that stack in a pickup really good. I’d like to have plans our kids can use in years to come.
I’m asking for ideas and suggestions.
Andy