Uncle John, 

I had a great time building my own plywood pirogue from your kit!   

Thanks as well to everyone who put up information on their projects- it helped bunch when I was putting mine together.  I am sure it will be easy for several folks out there to recognize some elements from their boats which I incorporated into my own build.  All in all, I’m pleased with how it came out.  Not shabby for a first effort. 

One warning to prospective builders:  be ready to spend 30 or so more minutes than usual at the launch.  I’ve come to refer to this time as the “question and answer period.”  I’ve found there are a number of people out there who are very curious about plywood boat construction; that’s fine, I don’t mind a bit.  I heartily recommend anyone so inclined to give it a shot- you’ll be pleased with the results.  

John L. Donelson

Bossier City, Louisiana