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    Termites?!

    Ok, here goes nothing! We have started the transformation! Everyone wanted to help out. On the operating table Helps to have an extra set of hands The extra hands got a little distracted... Most of the rail is removed. The rest I think I will remove with a planer. Doesn't look like...
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    Termites?!

    Is there a benefit of using triangles over squares? I believe I have seen what you are talking about but I think I have seen squares. Maybe to cut down on weight? Seems like I could get away with a thinner outwale with the bracing and the inwale. I think I may replace both sides to keep it...
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    Termites?!

    In two days, we will have the rail removed. And I will probably think of something else to do to the boat in the mean time. It seems like the perfect time to modify... Tumblehome sides? Fishing rod storage? I'm open to suggestions :) Kayak Jack, when you say bracing, do you mean across the...
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    Termites?!

    Ok, you're right, I will now need to build a new boat as penance for allowing my first boat to decay. My son had decided that we will need to do something more complicated... like a Touring Pirogue -TV 15-32??? But first... Any suggestions on how to go about this repair? Seems like it would...
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    Termites?!

    Ahhh!!! My first pirogue is infested with termites! The rail on one side was kinda buried in a bunch of wet leaves because I am a bit of a procrastinator... And well, some termites moved in cause apparently they like eat wood or something... :roll: Any chance of fixing this? Cutting out the...