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Cool Kevin, thanks for sharing!
– kcanoe
Those photos are so great! Proof that even small lakes are worth the paddle… inspiring!
– kcanoeSuperJ those photos are great! The drive in is notorious 🙂 if you write up a trip log for us we’d love to publish it and we’ll send you a hat http://www.canoeing.com/rendezvous/triplogs/submitatriplog.htm can’t wait to hear more about the trip! ~
kcanoeHi tinx75 – that is a really good question — and I was a bit surprised that our forum members didn’t jump in with some suggestions right away, I asked the question on our facebook page and here are some responses:
David Shanteau Comment: I would go used for the price you are looking for. There was a outfitter going out of business in Texas that had the kind of boats you. I Would be looking. Look for Old Town discovery or Penobscott. They come in plastic and hold up well. Royalex boats 16-17 foot if you can find them. Tripper style look in the buyers guide. Contact me for more info.
Bull Moose Patrol Comment: If weight isn’t too much of an issue, I’d suggest looking at the Old Town Discovery 169. A good multi-purpose hull design, in a very rugged (possibly “kid-proof?”) material, that should meet his needs. If you hunt around you can find them quite cheap. Or, the legendary Old Town Tripper, essentially the same canoe, except in Royalex (only used ones available), slightly larger and lighter.
ManCamping.ca Comment: Might be an idea to look at outfitters that are selling off last years rental boats. They are typically hardy boats and sell for a lot less than new. We picked up a 15 foot Scott Prospector Kevlar for $700 last year this way. There is NOTHING wrong with it!
Marty Spinde Comment: Watch Craigslist or other ads for a used canoe. That is the best way to get a decent canoe at that price point.
Having said that, I did manage to pick up a Mad River Explorer at a store on close out for $900. I consider that a fluke.Bruce Ferguson Comment: I picked up a cedar strip off of kijiji for $200 a couple years ago. It is my go to canoe now.
See more at https://www.facebook.com/Canoeingcom and here’s the link to our classifieds where there might be a used canoe in your area: http://canoeingclassifieds.com/
hope that helps!
kcanoeHi tinx75 – that is a really good question — and I was a bit surprised that our forum members didn’t jump in with some suggestions right away, I asked the question on our facebook page and here are some responses:
David Shanteau Comment: I would go used for the price you are looking for. There was a outfitter going out of business in Texas that had the kind of boats you. I Would be looking. Look for Old Town discovery or Penobscott. They come in plastic and hold up well. Royalex boats 16-17 foot if you can find them. Tripper style look in the buyers guide. Contact me for more info.
Bull Moose Patrol Comment: If weight isn’t too much of an issue, I’d suggest looking at the Old Town Discovery 169. A good multi-purpose hull design, in a very rugged (possibly “kid-proof?”) material, that should meet his needs. If you hunt around you can find them quite cheap. Or, the legendary Old Town Tripper, essentially the same canoe, except in Royalex (only used ones available), slightly larger and lighter.
ManCamping.ca Comment: Might be an idea to look at outfitters that are selling off last years rental boats. They are typically hardy boats and sell for a lot less than new. We picked up a 15 foot Scott Prospector Kevlar for $700 last year this way. There is NOTHING wrong with it!
Marty Spinde Comment: Watch Craigslist or other ads for a used canoe. That is the best way to get a decent canoe at that price point.
Having said that, I did manage to pick up a Mad River Explorer at a store on close out for $900. I consider that a fluke.Bruce Ferguson Comment: I picked up a cedar strip off of kijiji for $200 a couple years ago. It is my go to canoe now.
See more at https://www.facebook.com/Canoeingcom and here’s the link to our classifieds where there might be a used canoe in your area: http://canoeingclassifieds.com/
hope that helps!
kcanoelove it! so peaceful ~ we just posted it to the facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Canoeingcom
Hi Spence, any chance you could attach a larger photo? The one that appears above is pretty small and hard to see details,
– kcanoeHi Kilah2469, interesting canoe! the photo is a little difficult to see, could you post a photo of the side and/or any markings on it? thanks,
kcanoeHi Sello – I’m bumping up this post to see if anyone has some suggestions for you – anyone have thoughts on favorite solo canoes? Here is a link to our ‘recreational’ canoes section, http://www.canoeing.com/canoes/recreational/ you have alot of choices for solo boats in Kevlar, Composites, Polyethylene, etc…
-kcanoevery cool! I love that Bill Mason quote too, keep up the good work, looking forward to reading the next post~
Hi all, the forum registration bugs have been fixed and are open for your use, let me know if you have problems or questions.
so cool!:)
Thanks for the heads up on your multi-day adventure paddle coming up in June! We’ve featured it on our news blog here: http://www.canoeing.com/news/?p=641
Keep us posted!– kcanoe
Here’s a direct link to Doug Ingram’s description of the Canadian or Northwoods Paddle stroke:
http://www.redrivercanoe.ca/Using%20the%20Northwoods%20grip.htmpretty interesting!
Hi jimmer4316,
I know nothing about canoe repair myself, but am told that this web site could be of use to you:
http://www.northwestcanoe.com/repair.html
and you might be able to contact them directly for some help. Good luck and tell us how it works out!
– kcanoe
