The one thing I didnt add is I spend long hours paddling,I can imagine having my butt in the same position and legs up for two or three hour much less 8 or nine.
Ron
Ron
pirogue X two
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the mirage drive isn't meant for log hopping at all. It does fold up against the hull but is still underneathmaybe 1.5". I wouldn't even consider it for river running.
I have a plastic fishing yak and have fished with Hobie guys and they can cover a whole lot more area with the mirage drive than I could ever consider. The rudder is controled with a small handle/lever.
Each to his own though right??
Just for interest, the mirage drive is a drop in cassette sort of. It can be removed any time easily. There was guy I think on Matt's site that modded a wdaefish it think for a mirage drive
I have a plastic fishing yak and have fished with Hobie guys and they can cover a whole lot more area with the mirage drive than I could ever consider. The rudder is controled with a small handle/lever.
Each to his own though right??
Just for interest, the mirage drive is a drop in cassette sort of. It can be removed any time easily. There was guy I think on Matt's site that modded a wdaefish it think for a mirage drive
Bellybuster
Not knocking the drive there are just like boats it all depends on where you paddle.
Ron
Not knocking the drive there are just like boats it all depends on where you paddle.
Ron
nope, didn't think you were Ron. I'm just bored and happen to have had the opportunity to see and try
Did some re-modifications on the boy's pirogue. Cut the stern off and put in a small transom. I made it right at thirteen degrees, so we can put a electric trolling motor on it if we decide to go that way. An added plus is it nests real nice in my Bayou "lite" skiff. We are getting them ready for paint. We had to let the fresh cut cypress rub rails dry out before sealing them with paint or varnish.
will post pix soon
will post pix soon
OLD Sparkey, Kayak Jack, Beekeeper....? No comments? Am I out of the loop? Come on guys, at least tell me you DON ' T like it. or not. Haven't been here for awhile, hope everyone is well. Regards to all, captaindoug
captindoug.......
Welcome back.
I was looking at your build report yesterday wondering what happen to you and if you have completed it. If I remember correctly your buddy was going to or in the process of making one.
Looked around for an update but needless to say could not find one. :wink:
Now that's the heat has left ( well most of it ) this is the time to get busy. It's a shame to let a good looking boat like that be in dry dock and not out on the water for some enjoyment. Before you say it , Yep , I know I was super slow on mine also.
Chuck.
Welcome back.
I was looking at your build report yesterday wondering what happen to you and if you have completed it. If I remember correctly your buddy was going to or in the process of making one.
Looked around for an update but needless to say could not find one. :wink:
Now that's the heat has left ( well most of it ) this is the time to get busy. It's a shame to let a good looking boat like that be in dry dock and not out on the water for some enjoyment. Before you say it , Yep , I know I was super slow on mine also.
Chuck.
Damned yard is too neat; patio is too well organized; fence needs painting; and the boat looks great.captaindoug said:
13 Degrees?
captaindoug said:
Your transom should work fine for a trolling motor and not create much turbulence when paddling. The bottom is still pointed. I like the trolling motor mounted on the front (pulling a chain) for better boat control while fishing. Not a problem for the pirogue. It works either direction. Just asking; Why 13 degrees?
beekeeper
beekeeper said:
The Standard Angle or Degree for the transom of a boat is 12 or 13 degrees.
Chuck.......
oldsparkey said:
I didn't know about a standard. The two sets of planes I have call for 5 and 10 degrees. They are rated for out boards. It may be different for trolling motors. I am not saying 12 or 13 is wrong, just different from what I was familiar with.
beekeeper
beekeeper said:
"O" Well , the standard according to Mercury Outboards for there motors is the 12 or 13 degree. All of the boat builders around here , the same. Must be different in different necks of the woods around this country.
When I worked at Orlando Clipper ( back in the dark ages ) all the boats from the 12 to the 21 was set on the transoms from 12 to 13 degrees. Might of been since we used Mercury outboards for the motors and the inboard /outboard for the 21's.
My guess is that since it is the standard down here that is why he did the 13 degrees.
Remember ... The bracket that the motor sits on is thinner at the top then the bottom so when it is on the transom of the boat there is a wider part which is lower holding the motor in place and for it to push against.
Without that angle on the transom then the motor would be on an angle and not a 90 degree with the water.
Every OB motor I've ever seen is adjustable for angle of attack. But, having a "standard" angle to start with makes sense. Thanks.
Kayak Jack said:
Yep.. There is a little pin between the brackets that allows for adjustment , normally with it out one forward of the 90 degree angle with the foot of the motor and then back to normal with the pin in place and several more back. A good motor will even have a trolling adjustment and naturally a lock on the upper part to have the foot all the way out of the water.
Everything is according to the proper angle of the transom.
Hello fellas, thanks for the replies. The transom angle came about after an internet search. I can't remember exactly where, but as Chuck said, 12 to 13 degrees was quoted as the standard for outboard transoms.
I guess I'm done with the Bayou Skiff "Lite". Painted the interior with some epoxy paint, Sandstone color, (light tan). seemed to cover well with one coat and it hid a lot of my construction "Holidays". The son and I had a grand plan this morning to go fishing with a local Kayak club in upper Tampa Bay, got up early to get there by 0600, went out to drizzle and increasing winds, went back in, checked the "puter" for latest weather, cold front arriving sooner than forecast.... The boy is not very experienced yet, so decided discretion was better than valor, and postponed.
With a WX forecast like that, I'd say that good sense was the better part of valor. Not smart to tempt Mother Nature.
I hope you and your son get out soon, and enjoy yourselves.
I hope you and your son get out soon, and enjoy yourselves.
I went on out to the launch site to watch the stalwarts paddle on in, to a man they said the fishing was great, the catching, not so much. Guess we didn't miss out so badly. Tomorrow, we be goin' out, Pics to follow