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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.

Punt / River Boat beekeeper

Thanks. I don't know why one set of pictures remain. Photobucket has deleted all of mine (and others) and will not post them unless you upgrade to $$$ plan. I have not found a new free site to use. When I do I may try to repost some of the pictures. beekeeper

No formal plans. Mostly "by hand and eye". Sometimes I make sketches and record the measurements I think I need/want, and reference them as I build. When I can remember what the scribbling is suppose to mean. I like different and they usually don't sell plans for that. beekeeper

Ogeechee River Boat Boat is finished except for the rear seat. I will do that after I determine the best location. Bottom coating is granite powder, Rockite, and graphite mixed with epoxy resign. Hard and smooth. beekeeper

Thanks for the compliment, and sorry for the mud. I will try again if you want me to . beekeeper

They may help some, but the sides' shape and flare are determined by the angle of the chine logs and the shape of the floor. The pictures don't show the sides well, but they are of lapestrake design. This creates a very ridged panel . Combined with the tumblehome top part of the sides, a very stiff and stable shape is formed. The gunnels may act more as a "top rail" protecting the edge of the side and defecting water splashed or dripped onto the top panel of the sides. Hope I have not confused. beekeeper

Another pirogue. Lapstreak sides. Cedar picket fence boards.

Another pirogue:

Thanks guys for the compliments. This is a new boat seat I just completed. Hope it is ok to post it here. beekeeper

This is why I build boats! My son said he liked it and it met all our goals we set for it. Now all we need to do now is catch some more fish. beekeeper