Hey everyone. I just started building my first boat, an UJ pirogue. I've been reading everyone's posts during the past year and already I've learned a lot. There is lots of good information here and thanks to all of you that pass along your knowledge. I hope to be able to help other first timers in the future. I'm an amateur woodworker that has always wanted to build a boat. I always wanted to build a strip canoe but that was before I knew what was possible with plywood. I didn't even know what a pirogue was a few weeks ago but I already think it's the coolest little boat ever and can't wait to try it out.
I'm using some poplar for the ribs etc that was a product of a hurricane a few years back. After cutting into it I found that quite a bit of it was wormy. So, I've had to spend a lot of time planing and jointing and cutting to get enough good wood for the ribs, stems and most of 2 seats. I'm going with luan for the plywood since this is my first. The only thing I'm really concerned about is the glassing. I've never done that before. Hopefully, it will work out and I'll have a boat soon!
Thanks for your help,
Greg
I'm using some poplar for the ribs etc that was a product of a hurricane a few years back. After cutting into it I found that quite a bit of it was wormy. So, I've had to spend a lot of time planing and jointing and cutting to get enough good wood for the ribs, stems and most of 2 seats. I'm going with luan for the plywood since this is my first. The only thing I'm really concerned about is the glassing. I've never done that before. Hopefully, it will work out and I'll have a boat soon!
Thanks for your help,
Greg