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Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 3:57 pm
by PapaDave
The PG22 has been on my list for some time now and I decided to keep the build momentum rolling. I spent time on these boats fishing in Baja California in my teens and always loved them. The plan is a 60 hp tiller with comfortable seating for 2-3 adults, open deck space, and a foldable sun canopy. Main use will be inshore fishing, free diving, and beach landing. I am going to proceed at a reasonable pace, so "Slow Cooker" is in the subject line. Looking forward to sharing the experience. Jig components are cut and ready for assembly.
Dave

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:45 pm
by BB Sig
BBV is strong in this one...

Congratulations on the new build! Looking forward to another great build!

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:37 am
by TomW1
Hi Dave good start. With the Panga's I would not recommend tiller steering, they need to be as balanced as possible. With your weight in the back and the motors you will have water coming in the scuppers when you stop unless you plug them when you stop. Also put as much weight forward as possible, gas tank and batteries.

Regards, Tom

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:03 am
by PapaDave
Good point about balance issues and scuppers Tom. I will certainly need to factor that into the final deck layout and weight distribution. Much better to ponder those details now before the flip.
Dave

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:18 pm
by PapaDave
Finished the strongback and I will be using it as a table to join all of my panels prior to completing the jig with hull forms. The boat just barely fits the building space length with enough room to walk around and work.
Dave

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:05 pm
by PapaDave
Cut out my panel sections and prepping to glue a few puzzle-joints together. The one displayed is a 3/8 inch bottom panel.

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:51 pm
by VT_Jeff
Damn, Dave! Wasting no time!

I had to disconnect my steering the other day and get home via tiller(my weird boat has both). Cant tell you how much better the experience is with a wheel, I was shocked. Got it fixed asap and am back at the helm.

I find those Pangas really alluring. No doubt that yours will set a high bar.

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:24 pm
by PapaDave
Hi Jeff,
She is coming together. The tiller control is certainly not for everyone, but I enjoy the simplicity. Nice to see you out on the boat with the family catching fish. That is the best part of building a boat for me. I was able to glue together a few panels, cut the transom, and splash a first coat of color on the 1/4 scale panga test model. The color is Chinese Red from Kirby Paint. White bottom paint to follow with a grey stripe at the chine. Trying to get all the panels stitched up on the jig prior to the Winter temperature drop. Thanks for checking on the progress,
Dave

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:43 pm
by PapaDave
Cut out the stringers and getting ready to glue the puzzle joints and laminate the sections together with offset joints. The bottom and side panels are assembled and resting against the wall. Stringers, transom lamination, and then back to completing the jig. A lot of fun so far. Almost ready to place my fiberglass order.

Re: Panga 22 Slow Cooker

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:56 pm
by PapaDave
Placed my fiberglass cloth and tape order with Reid and Jeff today for the Panga. Not ready for it yet but trying to stay ahead with materials. Thank you for always being so helpful with supplies.
Dave