A shorter UJ Pirogue

[bluegrasslover]

I was thinking about building another UJ pirogue. I want to build something shorter than my 15' 8" pirogue. One that will be easier to throw into the back of the truck without 10 minutes of tying down. I weigh about 225 lbs so how wide would I need to make the bottom if I did something in the 10' range? This one will be built with a lot less concern for longevity and I will not be fiber glassing it. Maybe the seems but that's it. Just paint, nails and glue. How thick should the plywood be for something like this?

Thanks,

Greg

 

[oldsparkey]

You might want to ask Uncle John. I have no idea but if the one you made works for you , why not the same for the shorter version.

Chuck.

 

[bluegrasslover]

You might want to ask Uncle John. I have no idea but if the one you made works for you , why not the same for the shorter version.

Chuck.

I just wanted to make sure it wasn't going to sink with my fat butt in it. That's why I wanted to bounce it off you guys.

Thanks

 

[oldsparkey]

You might want to ask Uncle John. I have no idea but if the one you made works for you , why not the same for the shorter version.

Chuck.

I just wanted to make sure it wasn't going to sink with my fat butt in it. That's why I wanted to bounce it off you guys.

Thanks

I was going to say make the sides higher but that would not be nice. Not sure about a 10 foot one , I tried a canoe at 10 feet , it was like skating on thin ice for me.
You are entering into the twilight zone on this one. Let us know how it works out for you.

 

[tx river rat]

I built a 12 ft by 28 that was super stable and at that time I was 225

Wasnt a uncle Johns

Gave this one to my grandaughter.
Ron
A 10 fter is going to paddle like a bathtub.

 

[bluegrasslover]

I built a 12 ft by 28 that was super stable and at that time I was 225

Wasnt a uncle Johns

Gave this one to my grandaughter.
Ron
A 10 fter is going to paddle like a bathtub.

12' foot might be ok. That would be about 4' less than the UJ. What you built is exactly like what I was thinking. Shorter but with some decks. Looks awesome.