I played around with the Carene5.exe program designing a pirogue. Made several 18" models to get a feel for the looks and then a full size foot long cutout where I would be seated to see how it looked for size and paddling. Went through 6 major changes till I decided I could wait no longer to start building.

I never could figure out how to make a sharp bow at both ends with the Carene5 program so just printed my plates and cut them off half way and made two bows so to speak.

Turned out longer than I planned at 13' 9" LOA and 31" beam. Might cut off the stern to be square just at the end of the bottom plates.

The launch yesterday went fine, needs a keel VERY BAD, but otherwise worked pretty well. It tracks much better (requires a strong J stroke) at speed however, and is pretty fast.

Bottom plates are 1/4" laun, rest is 1/8" doorskin. Scraps of fiberglass everywhere, tho did use full size 4oz doubled on the bottom. Weights 39 lbs presently, but the keel add, will boost that some. Also plan to add a plastic wally world seat.