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I am gonna try it!!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:21 pm
by duckamateur
I know after doing a search everyone is gonna say save your $$$ and buy a Chapman Pirogue. The boat I need is 400 from Chapman and I think I can do better than that, it may not last as long, but if I build it for half and it lasts 75% as long then I am money ahead! I have been reading books and getting advice from a few people who should know what they are doing, and I think I can build one cheaper and better. If not then it will be a lot of bought experience. I have always liked building things myself to hunt out of and have fallen into a rut here lately and have been buying things instead of building them(jdbuckshot reminded me of things I can do), a rut that is easy to fall into when overtime is rampant at work. So everyone wish me luck and don't be a-holes about it, wait till the finished product is posted!!! It may turn out great and may turn out a piece or CRAP!!! I will be the first to post up that it is a piece of crap and let ya'll know that I am making a trip to Chapman's!!!!!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:29 pm
by MUD DUK
Good luck David !!!!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:46 pm
by Ducks be us
Mmmm...My momma has work shop. Did ya get the blue prints on line? Good luck....let us know how it goes
Y'all have a nice day!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:59 pm
by duckamateur
Thanks MUD DUK!
Ducksbeus, No I did not get the plans online, I think it's gonna be a cowboy effort with a carpenter buddy of mine!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 8:44 pm
by Scully
I built one last summer- epoxy and fiberglass over 1/4" plywood. It turned out better than I expected, and it even floated! It worked out great this past season, and beat the heck out of wadin thru 2' of water over a foot of mud. The fiberglassing was a bigger pain than the woodworking. I have about 150.00 in it. Check compositsusa.com for your epoxy and glass- they had the best prices.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 8:57 pm
by duckamateur
Thanks Scully. I will check with them!!! Still getting a materials list together. All advice is appreciated!!!!!
d
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:15 pm
by BAY KINGFISHER
good luck sounds like a fun project....
david
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:33 pm
by jdbuckshot
i built my first pirouge 4 seasons ago, after many hours, many creeks, sloughs, and timber holes, and a hole bunch more ducks that i wouldn't have shot with out it i still have no leaks!!!! its nothing too it. the key is in the stems! i'll help you out if you need some!
call me sometime!
finished product! plus a tree stand in progress he he (deersouth)
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:49 pm
by duckamateur
HEHE! Thanks Jim!!! That's your truck on the left, is that your Triton boat? If so I have one just like it!!! I will probably be calling you for a few pointers! Thanks for the help and reminding me of what I can do if I put my mind to it and not my pocket book!!!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:27 pm
by RedEyed Duck
Sweet looking pirouge there jb! Good luck da, hope the project goes well. I am a bit challenged when it comes to working with wood. Guess I'll have to buy one when the time comes.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:14 pm
by duckamateur
TTT
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:55 am
by duckamateur
Thanks everyone! I am just trying to get this back up to the top for suggestions!!!!!!!!
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:03 am
by Scully
Sorry- after I thought about it, I gave you the wrong website. It is uscomposites.com oops
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:41 am
by duckamateur
Thanks again Scully!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:42 am
by ducman77
I have used them in Arkansas hunting in the wood