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Ongoing Pirogue Restoration
Posted on 2/16/13 at 11:31 pm
Posted on 2/16/13 at 11:31 pm
seen in my previous paddle question thread, acquired this pirogue from my dad, plan on dusting the cobwebs off of it and get some hunting and fishing done.
I plan on painting it OD green, with black stencil. Putting a fixed mount brown seat on the back, and a removable seat base up front with brown seat, and a flush mount rod holder in the top of the seat base.I am thinking about looping and riveting a couple of 2" straps for gun, rod, and paddle storage.
If the OB doesn't mind, I will update this thread as I make progress with this project.
As it sat.
Stripped and Removed tons of suite
Headed to shop
Sanded and primed left side
Sanded and primed back and right side (Had to knock off a mountain if resin from a terrible repair attempt someone left me with)
Stencil I will be using
Next is to sand and prime seat bases, fill a few holes in on the nose, and paint.
I plan on painting it OD green, with black stencil. Putting a fixed mount brown seat on the back, and a removable seat base up front with brown seat, and a flush mount rod holder in the top of the seat base.I am thinking about looping and riveting a couple of 2" straps for gun, rod, and paddle storage.
If the OB doesn't mind, I will update this thread as I make progress with this project.
As it sat.
Stripped and Removed tons of suite
Headed to shop
Sanded and primed left side
Sanded and primed back and right side (Had to knock off a mountain if resin from a terrible repair attempt someone left me with)
Stencil I will be using
Next is to sand and prime seat bases, fill a few holes in on the nose, and paint.
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Posted on 2/16/13 at 11:36 pm to Polar Pop
Posted on 2/16/13 at 11:39 pm to mylsuhat
get a pop up blind will make that pretty nice during duck season.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:25 am to Polar Pop
Pretty damn cool, that thing would be perfect to toss in off of hwy 1 in fouchon or leeville and bust some Reds
Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:24 am to Polar Pop
Looks good!
Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:25 am to HeadBusta4LSU
quote:
Pretty damn cool, that thing would be perfect to toss in off of hwy 1 in fouchon or leeville and bust some Reds
:kige:
Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:43 am to El Josey Wales
Thanks everyone. I will update soon when I get some progress made. I'm up in NWLA so if I ever make it down south I'll look into dropping it in down there. I'm hoping to get with a few NWLA OB 
ers and catch some fish soon. In November it should be deadly on the ducks.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 9:48 am to Polar Pop
Looking good bro
Posted on 2/17/13 at 9:51 am to 4X4DEMON
Thanks Demon, we will get out soon man, should be getting right.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:49 am to Polar Pop
That looks like an original skeeter.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:52 am to Polar Pop
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:00 pm to Bleeding purple
On closer inspection both boats i first pick are original Skeeter bass boats
The brand that started it all!
The brand that started it all!
Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:41 pm to Polar Pop
Looks like a good project.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:26 pm to Bleeding purple
I'm glad you said that, I can't figure out anything about the history of the boat. Looks like an old Skeeter or maybe a Pro Gator "lil gator".
I will update tomorrow with the prepped seat bases, hoping to be completely finished by next weekend. I just hope this thing isn't going to be a bitch to paddle, but I will find out soon. At the time, registration is not an option, so no motors at all.
I am looking at a 96 inch "Shoreline Marine" paddle, it's only $35, but I just want something to get the job done.
Paddle
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know, I appreciate the interest and won't let the OB down
I will update tomorrow with the prepped seat bases, hoping to be completely finished by next weekend. I just hope this thing isn't going to be a bitch to paddle, but I will find out soon. At the time, registration is not an option, so no motors at all.
I am looking at a 96 inch "Shoreline Marine" paddle, it's only $35, but I just want something to get the job done.
Paddle
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know, I appreciate the interest and won't let the OB down
Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:28 pm to Polar Pop
keep us updated
Posted on 2/19/13 at 10:01 am to KingRanch
Not a pirogue update, but still wanted to share. Wife and I have a future OBer on the way! Due date October 2 (but she sweaaars I will still get to hunt this season 
)
Pirogue updates coming soon!
) Pirogue updates coming soon!
Posted on 2/19/13 at 10:04 am to Polar Pop
Congrats on the kid!
If you have family close you may be able to hunt.
Thanks for the paddle link too, I may get that one also.
If you have family close you may be able to hunt.
Thanks for the paddle link too, I may get that one also.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 7:24 pm to MSWebfoot
Thanks man I'm pretty excited!
Primed the seat bases and first coat of olive went on tonight. I will paint another coat of olive tomorrow, followed by the stencil. I have zero patience so I tested the stencil out just to sand it off for more green underneath. I also have a few holes to fill up front, trying to figure out the most efficient way.
Primed the seat bases and first coat of olive went on tonight. I will paint another coat of olive tomorrow, followed by the stencil. I have zero patience so I tested the stencil out just to sand it off for more green underneath. I also have a few holes to fill up front, trying to figure out the most efficient way.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 7:39 pm to Polar Pop
Congrats on the baby.
No you won't.
For clarification, is that a p-row or p-rog?
Looking good.
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but she sweaaars I will still get to hunt this season
No you won't.
For clarification, is that a p-row or p-rog?
Looking good.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 7:42 pm to Slickback
Thanks slick, as for the clarification, I have no clue. Looks like an old Super Skeeter but has the lines of a Pro Gator "lil gator". No history on it, just hope it paddles well since I have no papers to put a motor on.
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