Pirogues
are flat bottom hulls made from 3 panels. The flat bottom provides
excellent primary stability and can carry much weight while drafting
little water. For simple paddling and building, they are the best!
Pirogues
perform excellent in shallow, calm waters, for casual paddling. Intended
paddling position is sitting or kneeling on the hull bottom. They
do not have as much secondary stability as other canoes so they can
feel unstable if sitting high above the floor level. But if you have
a good sense of balance, you'll be surprized what you can do!
Our 14-29
measures 14' (4.3 m) long and 29" (.74 m) wide and is a
symmetrical shaped hull (symmetrical meaning that the hull has the
same shape in the front and back). This shape makes it easy to draw
the panels and assemble.
It is
intended as a solo hull but will perform well as a tandem for short
trips with small paddlers. See chart below for recommended weight
on board.