beekeeper

The boat is used (paddled) with the wide end forward. That (bench) seat will adjust "front to back" and its fiberglass "bucket" will slide side to side. Original boat's seats did not slide side to side The stern (narrow) end has a bucket seat mounted onto a base that only slides forward or back. It is a unique design but functions well for multiple task. One person paddles from the narrow end and controls the boat while the other person fishes (cast), runs the lines or nets, catches frogs, or hunts. The front seat adjust for the best position depending on the activity. Most of the original boats I have seen had a "live" well midship. I have only used it one time but it worked ok. We were casting for bass and they were biting well enough to not have to paddle very far. The stern/paddler can work in a few casts and still control the boat.

Another Ogeechee River Boat

A Marsh Pirogue (almost) A Kids Pirogue

Another one.

One more;

Most of the knots were on the inside, hence the paint. I picked through lots of sheets to try and get the better ones. Quality of wood/lumber today is pitiful. Hard to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Most are built with 1/4" exterior pine plywood with white pine lumber for the framing. Using common construction materials allows me to keep the cost within my "for fun" budget. We have gotten good service out of the boats with reasonable care. I like building with traditional "by hand and eye" method with no fiberglass or epoxy. Marine plywood is better quality, but much more expensive. It would be easier to work with.

Thanks for the compliment.

Another one:

Most recent builds.

My new ride.

Another pirogue. Made with cedar fence boards and "poor man's fiberglass"

My "Chaland"

Trying to post pictures of the boats Photobucked deleted. May not be in same order as originals.