Posted: 6/26/2006 9:27:57 PM EDT
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I am looking for a canoe to be used in rivers and lakes.. I see some canoes that have a high front and rear that look like the would be good for rivers. I once saw somone "sink" a canoe in a river when water came over the front and filled it full of water, I thought hey I bet those canoes with the high fronts are desinged to help prevent this. is there a name for this style? is there a good canoe forum someplace? thanks tony |
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I've been using Wilderness Systems Kayaks for years. I have two Tarpon 120 models and a Ride model. I've taken them fishing in the Gulf of Mexico (I always stay within about a mile of the shore) and up and down the Hillsborough River. They are nearly impossible to sink, and with practice you can actually stand up while on one. www.wildernesssystems.com/category.asp?id=2 |
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The longer the canoe the less manuverable it will be The shorter the canoe the more manuverable it will be The longer the canoe the more "glide" it will have The shorter the canoe the more you will have to paddle A longer canoe generally tracks better (runs straight) than a shorter canoe There is more to it than those basics. Read up a bit here |
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www.rutabaga.com/page.asp?pgid=105 In general, a good lake canoe won't be nimble enough for the river and a good river canoe will have too much rocker and no keel which will make it a royal PITA to keep in a straight line on a lake. The only other option is a general, all-purpose canoe...but that just means it doesn't do anything well. My Mad River "Explorer 16" is great on the river, but is a real pig on a lake. |
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As I recall, a lake canoe has a straighter 'keel' axis, while one for the river curve up more at the ends for maneuverability, and a solo canoe moreso since you only have one person to make the turn. I may be wrong on this, but I think a river canoe also has a flatter cross-section. |