What the heck is a pirogue?
The Cajun pronunciation is “pee-row.” A pirogue is a small boat. Uncle John can explain it better than I can. Redwood and spruce flotation compartments installed. Also ditched the light almond color for a darker sand that won’t look so white in the sun. First time on the water; Normandy Lake. After finishing The RoadCamper and realizing many of the campgrounds I’ve visited have a lake, I started looking for a rowboat to build. Figured it would be fun to have something small enough to lash atop the RC, and light enough to carry to the water for a relaxing row. Uncle John’s pirogue seems to fit the bill. And it’s cheap too. Stay tuned for more info and pics. I’ll try not to keep ya waitin’ too long. 🙂 Back home with the wood, 1/4 inch birch ply. Seems to weigh less than luan ply, and is smoother and cleaner looking. Who needs a truck! Oops….didn’t realize the license plate isn’t visible with the tailgate down. Rub rails scarf-sanded, ply cut to rough dimensions for sides and floor, a
