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Wood Pirogue Hunting, Fishing and Swamp Boat Plans
Thousands of these classic boats, the traditional wood pirogue, have been built by Cajun French master builder Mr. Edmond Duet and his family along the Louisiana Bayou's since 1929! Painted duck hunter green or brown, or wood stained and varnished you can build her easily and affordably yourself!
**** Full Size Plans With Instructions & Photos ****
(Plans are NOT disappointing 8.5 X 11 copy machine plans that need re-scaling)
12 ft & 14 ft Full Size Plans (before photo)
Completed 14ft Pirogue (After Photo)
Plans are now on 3 ft. wide, thick, sturdy brown paper shipped rolled up with assembly photo directions, scarf joint, text directions, and support contact information inside! You trace 6 easy patterns directly to wood! 1/4" Pine, Birch, or Fir will do nicely. 3/8 inch recomended for bottom. "Scarf Joint" plywood sheet joining instructions included too. Long wood strips between the inside bottom and the sides are called "chines". They, and the seats are cut from a 1X8 board. The bow stems are cut from a short piece or scrap 2X4. Boats shown are pine/fir with stainless ring nails! Build her with brass fittings and a rich wood finish or simple ring nails and a color paint job. A detailed boat you will be proud of!
12 Ft Pirogue
12 ft overall length
Pirogue Plans $40.00 + $5.95 shipping
Both pirogues have 2 bench seats, you can trim her out with your own custom seats if desired. Bow and Stern Stems are stiched during assembly only. Fiberglass work OK but is NOT required! You can easily make her a square back with a transom added and a wider bottom!
14 Ft Pirogue
14 ft overall length
34 inch beam amidships
11.5 inch sides
2 bench seats
Pirogue Plans $40.00 + $5.95 shipping
12 Ft - 16 FT Swamp Boat - Mud Boat
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Dan Fitzpatricks boat built from our plans! Photos!
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