beekeeper Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) Trying to post pictures of the boats Photobucked deleted. May not be in same order as originals. Edited December 1, 2017 by beekeeper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeceSharpe Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Wow, you guys are true inspiration! Your booats game a huge motivation to start a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taklebob Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 That's awesome! Impressive photos as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 My "Chaland" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted April 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Another pirogue. Made with cedar fence boards and "poor man's fiberglass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted November 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 My new ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted October 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Most recent builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 Another one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 6:56 AM, basscatlildave said: Nice work Thanks for the compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Nicely Done, just out of curiosity what is the wood that you are using? Keep up the good work always enjoying seeing your work. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Most are built with 1/4" exterior pine plywood with white pine lumber for the framing. Using common construction materials allows me to keep the cost within my "for fun" budget. We have gotten good service out of the boats with reasonable care. I like building with traditional "by hand and eye" method with no fiberglass or epoxy. Marine plywood is better quality, but much more expensive. It would be easier to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Nothing wrong with something that works for you and you find satisfaction in it . That’s what matters. I have to admit that your photos of your work do inspire . The pine plywood is very nice , I didn’t notice any knots. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Most of the knots were on the inside, hence the paint. I picked through lots of sheets to try and get the better ones. Quality of wood/lumber today is pitiful. Hard to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted August 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 One more; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 Another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 A Marsh Pirogue (almost) A Kids Pirogue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Nicely done, Thanks for sharing Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted December 1, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2024 Another Ogeechee River Boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Very nice is the back seat adjustable front to back and side to side? I could see how that would be a nice feature to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted January 8 Author Report Share Posted January 8 On 1/6/2025 at 3:52 PM, Don-Art said: Very nice is the back seat adjustable front to back .............. The boat is used (paddled) with the wide end forward. That (bench) seat will adjust "front to back" and its fiberglass "bucket" will slide side to side. Original boat's seats did not slide side to side The stern (narrow) end has a bucket seat mounted onto a base that only slides forward or back. It is a unique design but functions well for multiple task. One person paddles from the narrow end and controls the boat while the other person fishes (cast), runs the lines or nets, catches frogs, or hunts. The front seat adjust for the best position depending on the activity. Most of the original boats I have seen had a "live" well midship. I have only used it one time but it worked ok. We were casting for bass and they were biting well enough to not have to paddle very far. The stern/paddler can work in a few casts and still control the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
