Building a Wooden Pirogue
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14’ Pirogue
- Materials, Cut List - A list of materials needed to build a 14’ wooden pirogue.
- Instructions & Tips - Basic procedures and guides for building techniques, epoxy bonding guide.
- Building the Hull - This section covers all the steps required to complete an unfinished hull.
- Finishing the Hull - See Finishing in the Lake Skiff pages