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    UJ Pirogue repair

    Hey guys, I need some help. Some water worked its way between the rub rail and the plywood side. The glue started to fail which allowed more water to enter. I now have a soft spot of ply abut 3/4 inch in diameter adjacent to the rub rail and the rail is separating from the boat in several...
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    UJ pirogue new builder

    Well here it is. Other than paint issues it is great. http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/ga ... llery=2038
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    Another first time builder...

    Great job! If mine had turned out that good I would not have had to paint it. I had the same problem with the epoxy. I had finished the fillets with no issue. I was trying to rush the bottom fiberglassing and made up a big batch of epoxy. By the end of the batch it would not wet out the...
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    paint problems

    Joey, Thanks that might be my problem. I painted the inside last wensday and have been putting coats on the outside up until last night. I just could not wait to put the boat in the water. Maybe one day I will learn patience.
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    paint problems

    I finished my UJ Perogue today and launched for sea trials. It paddled great and the kids loved it. My only problem is that the paint that I used on the inside rubbed off in spots where water puddled and the outside pulled off like rubber is some spots. I used the 100 % acrylic latex exterior...
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    UJ pirogue new builder

    Thanks Bearridge, I did know about the canoe trail. My brother-in-law and I want to do some of the overnight trips. This led me to investigate what kind of boat would work the best in the delta. That is how I wound up building a pirogue.
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    UJ pirogue new builder

    Thanks for the info. I uploaded the pictures following oldsparkey's instructions, lets see if this link works http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/ga ... llery=2038 Bears Buddy, I live in Creola Alabama - about 20 miles north of Mobile. Once the pirogue is complete I will have the whole...
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    UJ pirogue new builder

    I have been learning form your forum for several month now. I have completed the wood build of the kit and have fiberglassed the inside bottom up to 4 inch of the sides. I will fiberglass the bottom outside and paint the boat. I have not asked any questions so far but have studied your...