Recent content by TopWaterboy

Nice Job Mr. B. I'd like to ride in her when she makes the trip north.

I'm coming next time!!!

Since I build the frame from the bottom up it just kind of works out like this--bottom, add stems, add side ribs, then stretch top rail around, then add ply. I'll add a pic later. I don't know if I would call it an advantage, but at least you can tie a rope or anchor between the rib and the...

The luan on the sides is only attached to the chine logs, middle ribs, and stem.

Sliming to come soon. Waiting for recipient to get back in town.

This was a throw together pirogue that has worked out pretty well. The name simply comes from the dimensions. The length is 13' 1/2", width--top 34 1/2", and width--bottom is 28 1/2". The front rocker is 2 1/4", and the rear rocker is 3 1/4". Who knows, the rear may become the front...

Yeah, I was just copying a style that I have fished out of before. It works really well in most situations and it's relatively easy to control in the wind. The newer one is more stable than the reno; however, the older one is much lighter. I aim to build one just as light or lighter than the...

It was well worth the work. Surprisingly, the boat was in good shape for being 15+ and stored in the weather. It's a marine plywood job, and the wood is beautiful with the gloss coat.

The before picture. The green and white one.

A few more.

A little sanding, fiberglassing, varnishing, and fun. Any of the green paint that I couldn't get off, I call character.

My Bro-In-Law now officially has the pirogue. He painted her rather patriotic and has her stored well. He took out all four of his younguns, and they had a blast. By the way, I didn't put the clunky bow and stern pieces on there. I was going to put a small thin piece. Oh well. It is his to...

Bee, I'll need to get by there to inspect this fine work soon. Top

Another nester??

With the cap 'fitted'.