What do I need?

[redfisher]

I want to order the materials I will need to build my boat but I am not quite sure how much of what to buy.

epoxy-how much
Fiberglass cloth-size/weight??

Should I just call Raka? Will they know what I need for a pirogue?

I feel stupid asking such a question that is probably very simple for most here but this will be my first attempt at this. :?

 

[bearridge]

I feel stupid asking such a question

Friend redfisher,

Feel stupid only if ya dont ask. Ever now 'n then someone asks a question they think iz dumb. Mebbe some other folks think it iz dumb....at first. Then somebody takes it a step farther. Purty soon everbody learns somethin'.

regards
bearridge

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

 

[JEM]

Uncle Johns?

 

[redfisher]

Yes. I am planning on making it 14'6" with the forth rib. Glassed inside and out. (for strength??)

 

[FlaMike]

Judging from what I used on my somewhat larger Uncle John's Pirogue, the info he provides on his web site sounds right. Take a look at the FAQ link on his Pirogue page. That FAQ covers quite a few things, such as adding that 4th rib, making the boat wider, longer, or the sides higher.

He's talking about the 1.5 gallon epoxy kit, which is a gallon of the resin and 1/2 gal each of the fast and slow hardener. I found I got the best results by mixing the two hardeners together, 50-50.

If you glass cloth inside and out, there's no real need for the fg tape.

Also on that FAQ, you'll see "wood flour." I'd get a pound of that, it comes in handy.

Don't forget to look at the "Epoxy Manual" on Raka's web site. There's some good info on getting the most out of the epoxy, some little things you can do to ensure a good bond, every time.

If you should run short of epoxy, the have some smaller epoxy kits to get you through the build. And they do ship FAST!

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

 

[oldsparkey]

FlaMike hit the nail on the head but if you call Raka (Larry) and ask him he will know , he has built a Uncle Johns Pirogue.
Plus Larry offers a 5% discount with a order for building a Uncle Johns or JEM Watercraft boat. ( Anyway he did the last time I placed an order with him)

Chuck.
PS. The 50-50 mix (you have to mix it) works really well here in Florida.

 

[redfisher]

I ordered my materials today from Raka.
I got my kit/plans in a few days ago.
I put the ribs together and ripped the plywood today. I would have prepped the scarf joints but it started to rain.
I am really looking forward to getting this going.

 

[Kayak Jack]

Leaning forward, tightening my grip on the pole, lifting to get all slack out .....Y A N K !!!!

Set the hook on another one! Who sez boats can't be made out of wood, ehh?

 

[redfisher]

Already got a name picked out and everything. Dog Paddlin'
I think it fits since I was looking for a boat that I could paddle with my pup when I decided to build a pirogue.
I doubt I will get rid of my SOT kayak anytime soon. I don't think the pirogue would make a good tarpon fishing boat. :shock:

 

[Kayak Jack]

I like that name. I hope you have better judgement than to take you wife for a ride in it.

I told my late wife that, "I named the canoe after you."
"OOHHHH you did??!!" She ran outside, all excited. There, on the lawn, was the canoe. On the side is the name "AFTER YOU"

I healed in a day or two.

 

[Wannabe]

Speaking of dogs, a friend of mini in Arkansaw sent me a vedio of a dog that had 2 legs amputated (both on the same side) and this little sucker was running and jumping all over the place. Amazing.
Chuck,
If I forward the vedio to you, would you be able to put it on here for the guys to see. I guess nobody told this brave little dog that he wasn't supposed to be able to do that.
Bob

 

[oldsparkey]

You are asking the wrong guy , I'm no computer wiz , I can put the pictures I take on here but working with someone else's pictures has never worked out for me.

Mick has posted videos he might be able to give you some helpful hints.

Chuck.

 

[redfisher]

Upload your video to Photobucket.com and just post a link. I would love to see that. if you're lost, e-mail it to me and I'll try to post it for you.

BTW-I think I'll start a thread for my pirogue build.

 

[cctyer]

Welcome redfisher! I severely love your avatar 8)

Build it and they will paddle!
Either way your pup is going for a ride. Please post a pic of the paddlin dog. We like the occasional oddity or even the normality. I think the p-row is a good choice and would suggest makin it even longer if you have the space. The 4th rib is a very good choice as well!
Carry on Sir!

 

[bearridge]

Dominic?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXPJJeISuXo

 

[redfisher]

Dominic?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXPJJeISuXo

As Fran Tarkenton would say,"that's incredible!" :shock:

 

[Wannabe]

Thanks Bear,
That was the one I was talking about. Ya gotta love the spunk. Course he probally didn't have anybody around to tell him that that was impossible. Gotta love him.
Thanks, Bob