Pirogue 500

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.

Pirogues do not have as much secondary stability as other canoes. They can feel unstable if leaning over far or sitting high above the floor level.

The 500 was a custom design request for a large tandem boat that can safely carry 500 pounds. 15'6 x 36" (4.7m x .91m) and is a symmetrical shaped hull.

Specifications
Pirogue 500
Overall Length 15'6 4.7 m

Max. Beam

 36" .91 m
Height at bow & stern 17" 43 cm
Height at mid ship 12.5" 32 cm
Rocker fore & aft 1.5" 3.8 cm
Estimated weight using 1/4" (6mm) Okoume plywood 55 lbs. 25 k
Recommended weight onboard 280-575 lbs. 127-343 k

 

Always wear your Personal Floatation Device!

 

Bill of Materials

  Pirogue 500
Plywood: 4' x 8'
 3 sheets

Lumber: 1" x 2" x 8'
(2.5 cm x 5 cm x 4m)

6 each
Epoxy Resin (With 15% waste factor)
 1.2 gallons 4.5 liters
Fiberglass Tape
 27 yards 25 meters
Wood Flour
.8 quarts .7 liters
SS Wood Screw, 1/4" x 2 1/4" (6mm x 6 cm) 4 each

*Additional material for fairing will be required. Material type and amount will vary depending on builders' taste and skill level.

**We recommend you purchase plans and review BEFORE buying materials**

Cost:
$250 - $550 depending building materials selected.

Labor:
The hull can be built in 20-30 hours. Up to 15 hours to fair and paint depending on the desires and skills of the builder.

More:
Visit our Customer Service forum and see what others are saying about our designs.

Our Plans Include:

    Note: All plans sent via e-mail for this model

  • Simple to follow, detailed drawings of each panel with all dimensions required to layout and cut from flat plywood sheets.
  • Drawings list
    • Nesting
    • Plan and Profile
    • Panel drawings in Metric and U.S. Standard units included.
    • Quality Assurance drawings
  • Specific building notes for this boat.
  • Bill Of Materials.

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