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    another rub rail question

    im trying to manage my rub rails and have had my joints seperate twice now. my scarf joints seem to be pretty strong. Is it possible that the clear "select" pine that i am using is to stiff at 3/4". Should i plane it down to 1/2" instead, or will that change the strength of the boat?
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    taping and filiting

    As the UJ pirogue plans dont discuss it in legnth and i am a blaringly green boat builder...can i build the boat before doing any fiberglassing or should i glass scarf joints as i go. For example, after i scarf and join the sides, should i proceed to attaching them to the stem before tapeing the...
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    and yet another new builder

    Ok. I guess that I should have introduced myself first thing, but I didnt so shame on me :( Im Brian and I actually started on this UJ pirogue idea when I was overseas in Iraq. Now I'm home and the junkie itch has finally being scratched. Just started today on the actuall building by scarfing...
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    pirogue weight limits

    I just started my pirogue today and was wondering about length/width to weight ratio. I weigh in at 260 and want to take a partner with me when i go fishing. how long of a pirogue would it take to accomadate me and another adult male safely? Also, are there any tips on how to add additional...