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MattStin 
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| Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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.
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mylsuhat 
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/16/13 at 11:36 pm to MattStin)
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MadtownTiger
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/16/13 at 11:39 pm to mylsuhat)
get a pop up blind will make that pretty nice during duck season.
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HeadBusta4LSU
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:25 am to MattStin)
Pretty damn cool, that thing would be perfect to toss in off of hwy 1 in fouchon or leeville and bust some Reds
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MSWebfoot
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:24 am to MattStin)
Looks good!
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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
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MattStin
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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.
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4X4DEMON 
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 9:48 am to MattStin)
Looking good bro
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MattStin
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 9:51 am to 4X4DEMON)
Thanks Demon, we will get out soon man, should be getting right.
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Bleeding purple 
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:49 am to MattStin)
That looks like an original skeeter.
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DrTyger
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:52 am to MattStin)
Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Bleeding purple
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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!
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LSUwag
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:41 pm to MattStin)
Looks like a good project.
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MattStin
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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
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KingRanch
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/17/13 at 8:28 pm to MattStin)
keep us updated
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MattStin
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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!
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MSWebfoot
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/19/13 at 10:04 am to MattStin)
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.
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MattStin
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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.
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (Posted on 2/19/13 at 7:39 pm to MattStin)
Congrats on the baby.
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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.
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MattStin
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| re: Ongoing Pirogue Restoration (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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