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Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue *Pic*
By:David Hanson
Date: 1/13/2003, 6:11 pm

Yep, it is launch day. Really turned out nice after lunch was 36 degrees this morning, probably 50s while I was out. Took the "Cirrus" to my local WMA, figured I would do some scouting while I was out paddling.

Kudos to Vaclav for this design, I know it is only the first day, but I absolutly love it! It tracks from point A to B, and will turn with bow sweeps, I never hit a tree, ha.

The magnet hatches worked great also, I might would add 1 or 2 more magnets next time tho. I was able to open the rear hatch and get stow my wool shirt which I had to get rid of about 15 minutes into the paddle. I also had my daypack in the rear and could open the hatch while on the water and get the camera out of my backpack, pretty neat.

Thanks to all for their ideas that I used and to this wonderful treasure trove website by Nick.

http://bowhunter.homestead.com/files/side.jpg
http://bowhunter.homestead.com/files/bow.jpg
http://bowhunter.homestead.com/files/bow2.jpg
http://bowhunter.homestead.com/files/launch2.jpg

Messages In This Thread

Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue *Pic*
David Hanson -- 1/13/2003, 6:11 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Scott Ferguson -- 1/14/2003, 11:51 am
Building problems or tips *Pic*
David Hanson -- 1/14/2003, 12:46 pm
Re: Building problems or tips
Scott Ferguson -- 1/14/2003, 2:30 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Rob P -- 1/14/2003, 9:34 am
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Arko Bronaugh -- 1/14/2003, 2:28 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
LeeG -- 1/14/2003, 9:42 am
Beautiful job and design! *NM*
Bob Deutsch -- 1/14/2003, 7:59 am
I like pirogues...
srchr/gerald -- 1/14/2003, 12:49 am
Re: I like pirogues...
David Hanson -- 1/14/2003, 12:47 pm
Re: I like pirogues...
Garland Reese -- 1/14/2003, 8:08 pm
Luan was okay, just heavy
David Hanson -- 1/15/2003, 9:13 am
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Jim Kozel -- 1/13/2003, 10:17 pm
You are gonna like it for sure!
David Hanson -- 1/13/2003, 10:47 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Mark Nromand -- 1/13/2003, 9:52 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
David Hanson -- 1/13/2003, 10:37 pm
Nice Pic :)
Larry -- 1/13/2003, 9:45 pm
Re: Nice Pic :) Thankyou
David Hanson -- 1/13/2003, 10:32 pm
Re: Nice Pic :) Thankyou
Larry -- 1/13/2003, 11:00 pm
Front Hatch
grant -- 1/13/2003, 8:58 pm
Re: Front Hatch *NM* *Pic*
David Hanson -- 1/14/2003, 9:03 am
Hatches & Magnets
grant -- 1/14/2003, 9:15 am
Re: Hatches & Magnets
KenC -- 1/14/2003, 9:24 pm
Re: Hatches & Magnets
David Hanson -- 1/15/2003, 9:19 am
Re: Hatches & Magnets *Pic*
Mark de Araujo -- 1/14/2003, 2:01 pm
Re: Hatches & Magnets
David Hanson -- 1/14/2003, 12:57 pm
How Many Magnets
grant -- 1/15/2003, 8:28 am
Re: How Many Magnets
David Hanson -- 1/15/2003, 9:16 am
Re: How Many Magnets
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/15/2003, 8:03 pm
Re: Front Hatch
David Hanson -- 1/13/2003, 10:28 pm
Another Justification for a Dremel :) *NM*
grant -- 1/13/2003, 10:38 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue *LINK* *Pic*
Kurt Maurer -- 1/13/2003, 7:55 pm
Most excelent site, Kurt! (thumbs up)
Robert N Pruden -- 1/15/2003, 6:27 pm
Re: Most excelent site, Kurt! (thumbs up)
Kurt Maurer -- 1/15/2003, 7:59 pm
Re: Most excelent site, Kurt! (thumbs up)
Robert N Pruden -- 1/17/2003, 7:10 pm
Re: Kurt, The Site's a HOOT!! :D *NM*
Steve Frederick -- 1/13/2003, 8:32 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
David Hanson -- 1/13/2003, 8:20 pm
Re: It's a beauty!! Nice Work!! *NM*
Steve Frederick -- 1/13/2003, 7:32 pm
Sweet! Nice Work! *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 1/13/2003, 7:18 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Tony W. -- 1/13/2003, 6:24 pm
Re: Launching: This not your Daddy's pirogue
Ryan -- 1/13/2003, 6:33 pm