Recent content by Bwing96

That makes sense, will make a note of that for boat #2 When you epoxy the sides to the stems do you go ahead and fiber glass it after it sets up ? When you make the rub rail if your material isn't long enough do you use a lap joint on it ? After the bottom is in place and fillet is done...

The cracking was the ply itself. It broke right in the center and broke the rib too. I know now I was trying to bring the ends together to attach to the stem with the center rib temporarily screwed to the floor. I have decided to got with 24" @ the bottom and almost 30" @ the top.

I know many have crossed this bridge before and now that I have heard that notorious cracking sound, I will now ask for advice. Overall length is 11' with 11" sides How wide should it be at the top of the sides if the width at the bottom is 25" ? I do know 37" at the top and 24 at the...

Now after looking at the link to RAKA I'm really confused. How much tape does it take to do a couple of 14' pirogues inside seams and out. What width and weight is most commonly used ? How much epoxy does it take per boat and what kind to use ? How far will a pound of wood flour go? (how...

Thanks for the link. I'm going to really be brave and only use what's in my mind instead of a plan. Maybe a big mistake but will be a heck of a learning experience.

Is 3 inch wide tape on the seams inside and out strong enough ? Is 4 inch tape available ? Does Home Depot or Lowes carry the tape or cloth and the right epoxy for this ?

How is taping done ? Doesit take the place of fiberglass ? I don't guess I have seen any of this or am I familar with its workings.

What is the difference in taping and fiberglassing inside and out ? I think the fiber glassing inside and out is pretty straight forward, I'm not sure I understand about taping though.

Cut 1 of the 3 sheets in 1/2 so you have 2 pieces 4'x4' and then join one of the 1/2 sheets to a whole sheet, so you wind up with 2 sheets 4x12

OK I'm new here so be easy guys. I have read the whole thing on Pirogues and really have not seen the answer to these questions I'm about to ask, although I do feel they have probably been answered many times. 1. Is there a reason for not using 3/16" ply to split the difference between those...