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Geesh, had longer initial post halfway done then walked away from computer and it timed out and lost it all! :( Oh well, life on the internet. Here's a link to the build as well as a pic or two on the water. Was a fun winter project last year, got it done late last summer and just now...

Haven't posted in awhile, but after a particularly stressful day at work, had to hunt down my pics from Reelfoot Lake and Maple Creek Lake at Natchez Trace State park. Reelfoot is in northwestern TN and NTSP is on I-40 between Jackson and Nashville. One pic here for instant...

...and might set aside for awhile, as pirogue bug #2 has bitten, and bitten hard. Anyways, it's an attempt at a two-ended detachable paddle to match the redwood/spruce decks on Spud (pirogue #1). Will almost certainly need some epoxy/glass before it's done, since all the pieces are glued...

About to start making an 8-foot double ended paddle, all wood. Hopefully I can find some hardware to make it collapsable. Sure would make for easier hauling. Could settle for 2-3 carriage bolts and wingnuts to fasten the two halves together but prefer something a little more stylish...

Pain in the butt how small projects take on a life of their own and become freakin' HUGE. I'd originally intended to install basic plywood flotation compartments. Then it became redwood/spruce decks. Then since I had to remove some almond paint from the edges, it woulda been stupid to repaint...

Needed atonement for the sin of painting a wood boat, so decided to strip deck some flotation compartments. Salvaged some redwood from a deck my late father in law had dismantled and put in a barn, also some spruce from an airplane I never started. Not quite sure how it'll end up and what...

Just got back from Reelfoot Lake State Park in northwestern TN. The highlight of the trip was the Grassy Island area (pic below), which is part of a National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoyed paddling amongst the lilly pads and cypress trees. It was windy in open water, yet once I'd paddled into a...

Here's one posted over in the pirogue section before I realized we have a gallery for...well, for pics of course! It's Normandy Lake in middle TN. Click the link for the big version. http://www.truckwithaheart.com/2007_0428Image0012.JPG

Think this one turned out nice. Simple, colorful, peaceful. If ya want the big version, click the link: http://www.truckwithaheart.com/2007_0428Image0012.JPG

If you're sitting in the middle of a pirogue, will the j-stroke keep you going straight? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it would seem most effective when seated in the rear of a canoe where it can push the back end opposite the turning tendency of the boat. Think my peerow would sink if...

Took 'er down to Normandy Lake, just east of Shelbyville, TN (of walking horse fame). Couple things struck me. That little boat is tippy man! It's like trying to ride a bike very slow and always needing to stick a foot out, or you'll fall over. Have to stay aware of the water surface and...

Looking for info and a couple pics. Been searching an hour now and can't find it! Simple loop through screw eyes at each stem, with a plastic pipe to make it easy on the hand. Someone tell me how to tie the knot? Maybe it's crammed into the pipe, I dunno. Had a very neat look, I...

Other than a couple screw eyes in each stem, she's pretty much done. Little over 15'. Won't get 'er in the water this weekend; hopefully next and will post some pics. Thinking maybe screen door handles insteadda screw eyes...make better handles for carrying.

Will this make my peerow unstable? It's only on one end, between the middle and outter ribs (UJ kit). Less than a half inch drop. Will probably add a skeg on the outside and some runners on the inside to help eliminate the bow, just because it gets on my nerves. If you guys think...

This aint the worst of it. The whole thing looks that way. Guess I'm in for alotta sanding. :( Got the bottom and three inches up the side glassed, and coated the exterior with epoxy. Glad to have that much done. Guess I'll be painting it white or similar color that hides flaws. The...

Just a few progress pics made last weekend. Cut my own stem pieces, so guess I need to round them before glassing the bottom. Might get sidetracked sanding inside so it'll be ready for a coat of epoxy too. Getting sidetracked is ok. Keep telling myself it's the process I enjoy as much as...

Anyone else have this problem? Think my solution will be some temporary chine logs screwed in through the sides until the bottom is attached and cured. Then the logs can be removed and the wave will be gone. On one hand I'm tempted to go ahead and attach the bottom because this will...

Should all three ribs on UJ pirogue be mounted at 90 degrees to the waterline, or should the two outter ribs be slanted inward 90 degrees to rocker? It's a minor point since there's so little rocker on this boat. I'm just wondering how most folks do it. Most pics looks like they're all...

If you can call it that. I got this huge 16-foot piece of ply for the floor and nowhere to put it! Shoulda just butt jointed the two 8-footers at a rib, that woulda been better (or just as good as) scarfing. It's too wet and windy to store outside and my shop is just barely big enough to...

Got a good start on the pirogue this weekend, including a webpage. Will try to keep it updated pretty regular. http://www.truckwithaheart.com/pirogue.htm