Thread: Small one man boat needed Like This one

If you build it........

Gator Wooden Boat Plans

A buddy of mine in Batesville named Chris Downs builds pirogues and other style boats. The name of his company is Pintail Duck Boats. Google him and you'll find his info. I think he said sportsmans warehouse is going to carry some of his boats. I bought the 1st one he ever made- talked him into making it for me.

If that's not something you're looking for, Google Paw Paw's pirogues. They have a high rocker on them for maneuverability and they're fiberglass. They are Cadillacs, is what they are. I've owned all sorts of canoes and pirogues and small crafts, but never one of theirs. Just never could pull the trigger on one, money wise, but they are worth it, from what I hear from owners.

Originally Posted by 27458

I sure wish I could locate one of these. Took this pic at Hurricane last year or year before. Anyone have one you'd like to get rid of or someone can make one? I'm not looking to spend a fortune, but I'm reasonable.

I think that’s a polar craft that was made in Olive Branch. There was alot sold around north MS before they went out


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I camped at Water Valley Landing March '05 or '06. A few of those short boats were in the campground. I asked, some guy in Water Valley would cut your old boat to that size and make it the way you want it, starting at $200. One boat was a $500 model.

These things used to be everywhere at Sardis 10 plus years ago.

Looks like a deathtrap to me. But what do I know.

Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd

Looks like a deathtrap to me. But what do I know.

Suspect there's been very few accidents in these especially compared to big motored boat accidents....but I can understand someone's apprehension in getting into one. Mostly fishing shoreline area in this anyway.

A guy named Ed Canada made cut down boats in Oxford . He may have retired by now . These were in big demand in the 90's . I think polar craft stamped some out and sold them for you to weld . Even those were 300.00 then . Tri -county marine also sold Kirkland boats which was fiberglass and made in Charleston . The plant closed several years back .