is the piroque tv a good beginners boat?

[GaryB]

I'm considering building a boat. ultimately I want a sot kayak, but they look pretty complicated for a beginner. So, I like the touring piroque tv 15-32 but need some advise, is this a good first boat build ? I have carpentry experience but never did anything like this.
I weigh in at 260lbs and this boat looks like it can carry a load. I'm even considering a trolling motor with foot steering.
So with that in mind is this a good choice or should I be looking at something else ?

[jem]

it should be fine for a patient beginner.

[TexasZeke]

it was my first stitch and glue boat and it came out great. just take your time and ask questions when needed

here is the post on my build
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2843

[GaryB]

Zeke, That is sweet !
when you stitch the wood over the jig does it hold in place firmly until it is glued?
I might have to give this a try

[GaryB]

JEM, I saw on another post where the guy made 2 electric Pirogues and he used the tvw but made them only 12 1/2 feet long was this a total recalculation of the original or was it just shortened in the rear by 2 1/2 feet ?
the reason I ask Is that I would like to haul the boat in the bed of my truck, which is 8' with the tailgate down and with the shorter version I wouldn't have so much overhang. That shorter one still held 400-450lb

[jem]

I believe he just bobbed off the end.

[TexasZeke]

I left the jigs in place until I had completely glued and sanded the filets on the exterior, then removed them to finish out the inside

[GaryB]

JEM, by bobbing off the end and installing a transom, would 2 1/2 feet have a large effect on this boats properties ? I'm assuming that I could build according to plans then install a transom and cut off the excess part of boat. or just install the bracing form where I would want the transom and epoxy the form to the sides then beef up the form to create the transom.hope you get my drift

[jem]

The balance and weight capacity get impacted. You'll have to scoot your seat a little more forward.

[jem]

oops. Well this is embarrassing.

I drew that square stern hull! It was about 18 months ago and it went right of of my head. Geez...