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 or just above it. They
do not have as much secondary stability as other canoes and can feel unstable
if leaning over far or sitting high above the floor level.
Most
pirogue plans are symmetrical. We wanted to do something a little different to
provide the simple assembly of a pirogue, but give it a sleeker look. The asymmetrical
shape of the Touring Pirogue will be a little more efficient and paddle longer
distances quicker than symmetrical pirogues of similar size.
This
design is intended as a solo boat but can accommodate small passengers up front.