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Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:46 am
by Dougster
Both... :) They don't touch. Put spacers, like a nail every few feet or something and put little inch lond segments of pvc behind them at the zip tie points. The panels abut each other with a bit of space between them. Fish around here and you'll see pics of panels zip tied together with spacers.

Dougster

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:02 pm
by OneWayTraffic
Spacers make a huge difference. Especially as you are building without a jig. If they do unavoidably touch somewhere, and you can't get an even gap by joggling or restitching then use a jigsaw or something and make a little gap.

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:58 am
by Midwestfields
I have seen that use of pvc spacers and nails. Thanks you guys have been very helpful. Now it looks like I got some stiches to cut and redo 🙂

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:14 pm
by Midwestfields
Finally got time to tab in-between the stiches. I used epoxy & wood flour mixed to a peanut butter consistency and spread it with a large popsicle / craft stick. I got it done but I will have to come back and sand and finish the fillet out and put down the tape at another time.

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:41 am
by OneWayTraffic
Looks fine, but you might have used more than you needed too. I did that too and learned the hard way with a day of sanding. I use the bare minimum now, until I can get the stitches out. Never mind, not a real drama.

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 8:22 am
by Midwestfields
Ya looks like I'm learning the hard way as well. 🙂 I like the failure it shows me what not to do next time. On another note I bought a new to me boat this weekend. Guess I won't be building any big boats for awhile but I do plan on more canoes and kayaks stich and glue.

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 12:56 pm
by cape man
Very shiny!!!

Re: My cheap Canoe Build 1st timer

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:21 pm
by TomW1
Wow a top-notch boat there. Tom