In Applegate Boatworks' pirogues the rocker of the bottom has been reduced. This increases the tracking ability and makes the boats less sensitive to fore and aft weight shifts. We have also increased the beam slightly to give more stability. We have also added seats but there is still enough foot room to stand and pole. These pirogues will do well with one or two paddlers.
Zydeco boats perform like any other canoe.
They have slightly more stability and in shallow water they are faster than a round hulled canoe. These canoes are designed to have a moderately light weight and medium carrying capacity. You can use the Pirogue on any lake or flat water river. One couldn't ask for a better craft for fishing, bird watching or simply relaxing in a quiet channel. Our Pirogue is a simple wooden boat, built with the taped seam method .