Finished her

[Darrells]

Well I finally finished her. For my first build I think it turned out pretty good. Matt's plans make it easy for a beginner. Learned alot to put to use on my Freedom that i am about to start. Sorry about the dust, its too cold to wash her. Also I would like to say thanks for all of the advice along the way.
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[Lazyriverguy]

Darrells: fine lookin craft. It should fish and paddle well for ya. as long as it floats yoou shall have a fine time.
Joe

 

[oldsparkey]

What Dust ???????

I did notice a very small epoxy run ( about a 1/4 inch by 1/8th of an inch ) by the one rod holder.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Just puling your chain , Great Job and one fine pirogue , it should get you a lot of fish and even more relaxation.

You , hit the nail on the head when you said , building it gave you a lot of education on how to do it so you are ready to tackle the Freedom. Besides the learning experience you have a good boat to use while working on the other. A lot of folks get that message backwards.

Chuck.

 

[tx river rat]

Chuck
You think I should let him paddle my freedom.
Ron

 

[oldsparkey]

Chuck
You think I should let him paddle my freedom.
Ron

I would hold off till after the holidays , you would not want him to change his letter to Santa .... would you ????

Chuck.

 

[coogzilla]

Congrat's!! That is real nice. You done good.

coogs

 

[funbun]

Very nice. It looks like you thought things out quit well.

 

[Nockatee]

Excellent!

Good looking slipper. It should provide a lot of pleasure.

 

[Lee Schneidermann]

Thanks for posting the piccies. I keep forgetting how much stuff can fit in a more open design. She'll be stinking of fish soon! :wink:

Lee

 

[gbinga]

Great job! That boat looks like it is longing for water and fish slime!! Any idea where you ended up weight-wise?

 

[Kayak Jack]

Well, Darrel, you're set up for doing for the second most fun thing in the world to do.

 

[BEARS BUDDY]

Nice work.

 

[Bilgerat]

That's a dang nice lookin' boat! 8)

Interesting paint scheme. Does it have a meaning, or is it just something that looks nice?

Mike

 

[Darrells]

Interesting paint scheme. Does it have a meaning, or is it just something that looks nice?

This was my first boat and I had planned on leaving it all natural. It is built out of Luan and I got a little heavy on the sander and sanded through the factory stain. Needed some way to hide it so here it is :lol: .

 

[Bilgerat]

Cool! I like it, but since it was so unusual it peaked my curiosity. Nice job!

Mike

 

[tx river rat]

Boy you can tell Darrels from Texas , see he made him a spot for his cooler too.
:lol:
Ron

 

[Kayak Jack]

Darrel, you're gonna like having the cooler along. Makes it easier for you when us other guys ask for a cold beer.

 

[Darrells]

I never Drink and paddle. Once I get situated on a sand bar, THATS ANOTHER STORY :lol:

 

[Kayak Jack]

I never Drink and paddle.

Me neither. Damned near had to give up paddling.