Affordable, fun, and fast to build, the Solo Pirogue makes an excellent project for the novice builder. This PDF download includes 4 pages of detailed CAD drawings and 8 pages of step by step written instructions. The file contains all critical dimensions and information needed to build the Solo Pirogue.
Overall Length: 12’ 2”
Max Beam: 30”
Estimated Weight Capacity: 200lbs
Propulsion: Paddle and Sail
Construction: Traditional (3/4” solid pine sides with a 1/4” plywood bottom)
Beginner friendly build
Inspired by the traditional Cajun pirogue, the Cumberland Rover Solo Pirogue 12 is a narrow beam, flat bottom canoe, designed to carry one adult on protected flat water (small lakes, small rivers, creeks, swamps, etc.). It’s paddled from a simple cross beam seat near midship with a double bladed paddle or canoe paddle. This pirogue is also fun to sail. It requires no rudder or lee board. Like the English duck punt, it steers with a paddle and the hard chines (bottom edges) provide lateral resistance when sailing on the wind. The sides are formed from a pair of 1x10x12 pine boards, and the whole thing goes together with deck screws and construction adhesive.
Note on weight capacity: The suggested weight capacity is a conservative estimate. Your build may vary. This design is best suited to smaller paddlers. Larger paddlers may consider the Pelican Punt 16.
Adirondack style backrest plans available as a separate download!
Affordable, fun, and fast to build, the Solo Pirogue makes an excellent project for the novice builder. This PDF download includes 4 pages of detailed CAD drawings and 8 pages of step by step written instructions. The file contains all critical dimensions and information needed to build the Solo Pirogue.
Overall Length: 12’ 2”
Max Beam: 30”
Estimated Weight Capacity: 200lbs
Propulsion: Paddle and Sail
Construction: Traditional (3/4” solid pine sides with a 1/4” plywood bottom)
Beginner friendly build
Inspired by the traditional Cajun pirogue, the Cumberland Rover Solo Pirogue 12 is a narrow beam, flat bottom canoe, designed to carry one adult on protected flat water (small lakes, small rivers, creeks, swamps, etc.). It’s paddled from a simple cross beam seat near midship with a double bladed paddle or canoe paddle. This pirogue is also fun to sail. It requires no rudder or lee board. Like the English duck punt, it steers with a paddle and the hard chines (bottom edges) provide lateral resistance when sailing on the wind. The sides are formed from a pair of 1x10x12 pine boards, and the whole thing goes together with deck screws and construction adhesive.
Note on weight capacity: The suggested weight capacity is a conservative estimate. Your build may vary. This design is best suited to smaller paddlers. Larger paddlers may consider the Pelican Punt 16.
Adirondack style backrest plans available as a separate download!
