do any of you know...?

[gator]

where a man could get a real light pirogue for around 350? have a buddy that got one from a manufacturer in south louisianna but it was so long ago, he cant remember who it was...ya'll got any ideas...do alot of hunting by myself durinng the week and i need a light means of locamotion...thanks

[Wingman]

Mr. Ron Chapman out of Chalmette. http://www.pirogue.com That's where I got mine...real nice fella as far as I know. I drove down there and picked it up. One day I'd like to get a larger one, but I have the small one and love it....35 pounds, super-easy to paddle and will float on a heavy dew!

Wingman

[timberjack]

I've got a buddy that's been talkin' about selling one of his Chapmans. I'll mention it to him and see what I can come up with.......heck I might buy another one myself....

[gator]

thanks guys, i preciate the thoughts...

[Wildfowler]

I thought I wanted a pirouge until I "test drove" a friend's this Spring. I'm way too uncoordinated to keep myself dry in one of those things.

A lot of guys really like them. I could use one to "haul" my gear around while wade hunting, only occationally as a boat.

My two cents.

[gator]

wildfowler, i'm kinda worried bout that too and was looking at the stealth which at least seems a little more sturdy but i am not in the position to pay for one...but i need something so this seems like the best choice...

[WETFOOT]

IF YOU DON'T MIND THE NOISE OF ALUMINUM,THE LITTLE BOAT COMPANY IN GREENVILLE MISSISSIPPI MAKES A VERY STABLE LITTLE BOAT THAT WEIGHS ABOUT 35 LBS. I'VE GOT ONE I'VE HAD FOR YEARS.LOVE IT. I USE A KAYAK PADDLE.

[n2ducks]

Webfoot whats that number or how do i get in touch with them.

[gator]

wetfoot, can you please give me some more info...that sounds like a good start...need costs, phone number if'n you got one, and do you think a dog, bout 1-2 doz dekes and a fatboy could fit in one? thanks

[gator]

bump

[Denduke]

Hey Gator, new to this forum thought I would give some advice on piroque. If you get a piroque try to avoid the straight bottom. By that I mean get one with camber or arch from end to end . It needs to have a flat bottom and wide as possible. I shot out of a round bottom one time and tumped over: it was like sitting in a half pipe. The straight ones are like trying to balance on a 2x12. The ones with arch put you ih the center, in the rocking chair. Hard to find the arched ones. I had a wooden one for years made from one 4x12 sheet of marine plwood, it was a dream. I could even sit high on a bucket and still be OK. I've got a staight fiberglass bought used. I only go in mostly shallow areas so if I tip I just step out of it. Mine no longer holds me, dog and dekes, but I can mannage with only dekes and Duke swims behind. It's handy and I'm trying to rig a flooded field backrest and camo cover for that use.

[WETFOOT]

I'M AT WORK NOW, BUT I'LL GET THAT NUMBER OFF THE TAG IN MY BOAT TONIGHT AND POST IT.THIS BOAT IS A ONE MAN, THEY MAY MAKE A BIGGER ONE.THIS ONE IS ABOUT 7 FOOT LONG WITH A 32 INCH FLAT BOTTOM. THE SIDES ARE ABOUT 12 INCHES.IF YOUR SITTING DOWN YOU CAN'T TURN IT OVER.

[gator]

wetfoot, how bout that number?

[WETFOOT]

SORRY I TOOK SO LONG. LITTLE BOAT COMPANY,620 TWIST STREET,GREENVILLE MS.38701 PHONE 601-332-9805

[gator]

thanks man, i'll give em a call...and thanks for your thoughts denduke, and welcome