UJ pirogue
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G'day Paul,
Standard, they come with about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of rocker each end. This can be modified by altering the angle at the side frames. ie wider at the top = more rocker, narrower = less rocker.
I think about 2" of rocker each end is about all you will need. I think the strong rocker is to allow the boat to release the water cleanly and not drag it along behind you - slowing you down.
The pirogue experts here will be along shortly to correct me if I am wrong.
Standard, they come with about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of rocker each end. This can be modified by altering the angle at the side frames. ie wider at the top = more rocker, narrower = less rocker.
I think about 2" of rocker each end is about all you will need. I think the strong rocker is to allow the boat to release the water cleanly and not drag it along behind you - slowing you down.
The pirogue experts here will be along shortly to correct me if I am wrong.
I'm thinking I'm going to turn the UJ inside out how about a v bow turning to flat at the stern. Tumblehomes twisted to original at the bow and stern.
I still think a little more rocker at the bow and a little less in the stern. Partial decks maybe 18 inches front back close to the seat. Anyone think I'm out of my mind?
I still think a little more rocker at the bow and a little less in the stern. Partial decks maybe 18 inches front back close to the seat. Anyone think I'm out of my mind?
Ozark said:
WHEWWWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwww..... and I wasted all of that perspiration in this cold weather worrying he would say why , silly me. :roll:
OK.. Off for a shower and more right guard before I freeze. We did have a cold front hit us ... ya know.
OZ.. It is going to be your boat so keep us informed on the progress and which way you are going to go , who knows we might learn something. I would suggest that you get the kit and look at the instructions before doing anything. They are darn good boats the way they are designed.
Chuck.
Back to the pirogue for a minute I thought I was typin with invisible ink.
Have I got you pirogue builders confused? I'm just wanting to give this boat some of my loco(al) design. Can be done I'm just gonna use 10 dollar ply. Twist and shape my ideas?
Don't you guys do anything for fun just to say here's what I done?
OK tell me what I'm thinking is out of build possibilities.
Paul
Have I got you pirogue builders confused? I'm just wanting to give this boat some of my loco(al) design. Can be done I'm just gonna use 10 dollar ply. Twist and shape my ideas?
Don't you guys do anything for fun just to say here's what I done?
OK tell me what I'm thinking is out of build possibilities.
Paul
Ozark said:
The only lack of imagination or build possibilities is usually on the builders part , they think of it after the build is done , NOT in this case.
I trust that you know the cheep ( $10.00) wood is no good and your boat will fall apart in 50 or more years. Looks like you will have to make more later down the river , so to speak. :wink:
Chuck.
Thank you I just want to try my hand at what I think would be MY BOAT.
May not work but who knows. No one else has tried this. Ok now imagine the hull of (oh shoot here I'm gonna say it) a jet ski. That design is what I'm going to try and replicate to a lesser degree on the v bottom at the bow.
May not work but who knows. No one else has tried this. Ok now imagine the hull of (oh shoot here I'm gonna say it) a jet ski. That design is what I'm going to try and replicate to a lesser degree on the v bottom at the bow.
The way that I am visualizing what you want to do, it seems that you might as well not use the UJ kit and just do it as a stitch and glue.
a jet ski hull is designed for moving about at planing speeds
i can't see where that type of hull would offer much advantage at paddling speeds -- of course you may paddle a lot faster than me
another disadvantage would be that pointy leading edge would suffer more when meeting immovable objects in the water
on the other hand, it sounds like an interesting build, keep us posted on your progress
i can't see where that type of hull would offer much advantage at paddling speeds -- of course you may paddle a lot faster than me
another disadvantage would be that pointy leading edge would suffer more when meeting immovable objects in the water
on the other hand, it sounds like an interesting build, keep us posted on your progress
cheap wood dont bend very good. just look around. the old saying are true, you get what you pay for, theres no perfect wood or boat, cheap and pretty dont go together, the list goes on. try to get the best you can for your bucks. later keith
TRUST CHUCK!!
BE PATIENT!!
USE COMMON SENSE!!
TWO PARTS...........
ASK................RECEIVE!!
THAT'S IT!!!!
Lee
BE PATIENT!!
USE COMMON SENSE!!
TWO PARTS...........
ASK................RECEIVE!!
THAT'S IT!!!!
Lee
Seein how today was so nice out I cut out all the panels except for the deck I plan. The epoxy connection was not epoxy so I passed. This being stain a light gray I think I will get a gun grade in gray for construction. and wait for glassin epoxy for that.