Pirogue 14-29

[MrRoper]

I'm thinking of building a pirogue as a first simple boat. Is the 14-29 stitch and glue? I've seen other plans that call for duct tape.

[jem]

You could try to use duct tape to hold the seams together while the fillets dry. You might have to throw in a couple stitches.

[Oldsparkey]

The tape could work but if you attach it really good but is there a chance of pulling some of the wood fibers when removing it , seams like a risky item.

Chuck.

[MrRoper]

I'd rather use stitches than tape because I'd like to learn the stitch technique. Just wondering what Matt specifies in the plans for this boat.

[jem]

stitches. plastic cable ties or copper wire.

[preacher]

The tape could work but if you attach it really good but is there a chance of pulling some of the wood fibers when removing it , seams like a risky item.

Chuck.

I've tried it and experienced the splintering. I also found that even duct tape comes loose in the middle of the night. Wire stitching doesn't.

[tx river rat]

Sometimes the tape will leave a residue that the epoxy doesnt like
Ron