Original sentence: In the marshy Overijssel, the Netherlands there is a boat called the punter''.Originally used for transporting agricultural goods, turf and livestock, most newly built boats are either privately owned or hired to tourists.The punting pole (la pigouille) may be a rough cut branch or coppice pole.They are about 6 meters in length and have a pointed bow and stern
Edited sentence: The punting pole (la pigouille'') may be a rough cut branch or coppice pole