I am considering what I want to build for keeps, minding I need to keep weight to <100 lbs, and carrying capicity at least 350, for day trips on calm waters.
I am considering about 15 ft OAL, 24" at widest on bottom, with length on bottom of 14 ft, any where from 12/14" deep on sides. I'd rather do the single panel sides (pirogue) for simplicity but could do multipanel sides. I have considered the D/K touring from GEM, but that means I'd have to build it outside a climate controlled enviroment, if I stay at about 15 I can build it in my cooled/heated shop and get it downstairs when done.
I am trying to decide weather to stick with stitch and glue, with glass tape, and paint. Or glued chine and brads.
I'm wondering if a brad nailer/cedar chines/glue/ external fiberglass tape and paint wouild be easier or harder than stitch and glue
I have any wood working tools and skills necessary, If I go stitch and glue, I'd go with 3m marine or something equil for glue, and fiberglass tape on the external seams,
I really dont want to get into mixing epoxy, what little I have done with epoxy in the past has not worked out well for me.
There will be no hurry on the project, so I want to build something that will last with proper care.
Any Input or advise will be appreciated.
Sounds like a glide-easy is the canoe for you. Excelent plans and detailed build instructions are available at http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p+RowBoats/glide_easy It was my first boat build and was not difficult - great fun. I ammended the plans by laminating the outside with eaqstern red cedar for a stunning effect. The boat was built for the Arkansas White River that has an uneven limestone bed so there is a lot of fiberglass. Included are a few pictures of the build to give an idea of the process. Good luck in finding your perferct boat! David
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sorry RJW, the URL I gave was incorrect (just a little) The plus sign (+) between the "?p" and "Row" should be an equal sigh (=). That will get you directly to the plans. David
ReplyDeletecool looking boat, I'll check out the plans, still trying to decide what and when to start. been busy this summer.
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