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    hull shape

    Hey guys I need some sagely advice. The symmetry of my boat is off. The curvature of my sides are not even and the bottom is not even as well. I am pretty sure the mistake was made when attaching the sides to the stem. Promblem is, I did not notice the error until after the stems, bottom...
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    newbie question: rub rails

    Hey Jimmy thanks for your help. I went with a 16ft 2x4 and had it cut down into strips.Considering this is my first build and I pretty rough on my toys, I decided to go with the 3/8 ply. Weigh will not be that big of a concern this time around. Oh yeah, I live outside of Baton Rouge, La.
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    newbie question: rub rails

    I need to know if you guys think this will work or not.I am considering cuting a 1x4x14 in half and using that my rub rails.My choice of wood are listing below. My concern is whether or not the wood would be to stiff or not to use for rub rails? Not sure if it matters but I am using 3/8 ply for...
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    width and stability

    Hey guys for the all great advice. I am going to go with the 27in bottom.I have ordered the kit and epoxy from RAKA. Can't wait to get started.
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    width and stability

    Hey guys quick newbie question. I am getting ready to build the Uncle John Pirogue. I am trying to decide if I want to increase the bottom wide from 27in to 31in.How big a difference in stability will 4in make? Also, if I do extend the bottom, I plan on raising the sides an extra inch. Thanks!!!!