My UJ Pirogue is approximately 15' 11" long and the bottom of the widest rib measures 24.5" wide. Uncle John's plans show the wide rib place at the center of the boat when using 3 ribs. Is 24.5" too narrow for this length, thereby adversely affecting stability while increasing speed? I plan to take the boys out fishing on the creek and some of the area ponds, so good stability is important for this boat.
What if I were to move the wide rib back 12" and instead of making a 4th rib, I were to move the front rib back a bit, and build a reinforcing watertight bulkhead at the bow? Do I have to make another rib?
Thanks for your thought you most honorable boat builders! - VTFogg
Dang, it's 18 below out there and they say headed to -25 - Now that's fresh air!
What if I were to move the wide rib back 12" and instead of making a 4th rib, I were to move the front rib back a bit, and build a reinforcing watertight bulkhead at the bow? Do I have to make another rib?
Thanks for your thought you most honorable boat builders! - VTFogg
Dang, it's 18 below out there and they say headed to -25 - Now that's fresh air!