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Posted: 6/6/2003 7:10:08 PM EDT
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Definetly go with a "plastic" canoe.
If you have a Galyans near you, check out their Galyans-brand canoes. They're made by great manufacturers. I bought one a few years ago and it was made by Dagger, which is generally considered to be a top canoe maker. I think they're made by Mad River now. |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 7:16:34 PM EDT
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Olde Town Canoes are very nice!
We have an aluminum one and the maintenance is non-existant! BigDozer66 |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 7:20:19 PM EDT
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Quoted: Olde Town Canoes are very nice! We have an aluminum one and the maintenance is non-existant! BigDozer66 ditto that on the old town, although I've never seen an aluminum old town. BTW plastic is the best, avoid fiberglass(fragile) and aluminum (noisy), the plastic ones are indestructible. My parents bought an 18footer back in the early '70s and it's still going strong after years of abuse. |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 7:48:07 PM EDT
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Sam's club has a 15-16'canoe, plactic, built in cooler,cup holders, three seats,(front, middle,with hinged lid,cooler, rear,) paddles (2) for $350.00 I think, anyway, not a bad deal
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Posted: 6/6/2003 8:13:57 PM EDT
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Yes for Olde Towne. You should be able to find a guide model for around $450. Not quite as sturdy as aluminum, but alot more quiet.
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Posted: 6/7/2003 12:57:47 AM EDT
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My first canoe trip was led by a guy with an Old Town. Very nice canoe, let us use it for a few short runs.
A guy and his son bought an aluminum canoe for this event and it was crimped on the 2nd run. By the end of the day, the thwarts were coming loose and several rivets had pulled out. Granted, it was kind of a lightweight one, but I was surprised how quickly it turned to crap. Maybe it was made only for the lake. |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 4:35:24 AM EDT
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Ditto the old town info
The things that make a canoe "good" when fighting into the wind across a large lake (with your fat fishing buddy)are not the same as the things that make it good when trying to hoist it onto a car or truck by yourself just to get around a small pond or fishing hole . Try to be honest with yourself as to how you will really be useing it and fit the size,shape,and material to this use Another suggestion- if you will be moveing it with a pickup (instead of a car with roofracks)check out a small flatbottom (johnboat) NHSPORT |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 4:57:06 AM EDT
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Don't know what your going to do with it, but these are nice I have one.[url]http://www.pokeboat.com/[/url]
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Posted: 6/7/2003 5:35:19 AM EDT
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I will join the herd and proclaim Old Town Canoes are the best.
Edited 'cuz I put an "e" in "Town". oops |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 6:50:48 AM EDT
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I've had a Coleman RAM X for about 15 years now. The OldTowns do look nice but since my Coleman has lasted forever and a day I'v haven't personally used them.
The Coleman offers a plastic TFE based body with aluminum inner shell. The plasitic is light and extremely durable. It cuts down on noise and doesn't puncture like aluminum. One of their earlier adds was you can wrap it around a rock and then only replace the inner frame aluminum. [b]One of the key features is a keel, rail down the length of the bottom, that keeps it more straight when paddling or under power.[/b] They also have a wide beam which allows you to carry more gear and stabilizes them better in the water. Both ends have foam inserts for floatation when turned over and a flat suitable for resting a lantern on at night. The options for the Coleman are numerous. They offer a white water package which encloses the canoe like a kayak. They have back rests for the seats which makes long hauls alot more comfortable and a transom mount motor mount. I use both a 1.5 hp gas and electric trolling motor. Due to laws, the gas is a bit of hassle since the boat has to be registered, fire extinguisher, and horn. They made a model called Scanoe that had a flat back intergral motor mount and a bit wider beam. [img]http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/products/5906C720_x200.jpg[/img] They are expensive now but thousands are available used on the net and since they are constructed with so robust of material I would have no issues with buying a used one. Tj edited to add bold: I can't overstress how important this feature is. Even paddling a cross wind on a keel-less canoe can move you sideways. This is a must feature for me. |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 7:00:29 AM EDT
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Sorry for the mix up...The aluminum canoe is not an Old Town![BD]
My dad also has a Coleman RamX 15' which may be fiberglass? Sorry for any inconvenience caused! BigDozer66 |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 7:04:33 AM EDT
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Wood Canvas...The real deal!!!!!
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Posted: 6/7/2003 8:25:09 AM EDT
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I have a Dagger Reflection 15'. It is outfitted with a third set for my solo adventures but I did use it as a tandum set-up with the wife for several years.
Dagger, Old Town, Blue Hole are all good products. check out this site-->[url]http://mohawkcanoes.com/home.htm[/url] I would buy aboat made of Royalex for the weight savings. Stay away from AL and fiberglass, unless you only use it in a lake. Rocks love to punch holes. Go to the manufacurer's websites for some good information. |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 8:41:49 AM EDT
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Canoes are as broad a topic as guns-and can be as specialized. You specifying pond use is certainly necessary for appropriate recommendations.
Plastic is the SKS choice continuing that analogy. Cheap and rugged but lacks sophistication of design and heavy. Aluminum is about dead as a canoe material-too many defects[noisy, gets hot and 'holds' dents, etc]. ABS beats it hollow for durability for white water and doesn't sound like 'rocks-in-a-can' going downstream. If you're going to be putting in on ponds[alot of transport and carrying] and flatwater streams, a kevlar solo is obviously your best choice. Tough, quiet, light and fast-but expensive. Simply nothing else compares. Alot of custom makers as well as major companies[Wenonah, Mad River] make them. A Mohawk in their mid-weight ABS is probably more cost effective-but heavier. You'll throw stones at a 56-68# plastic dog after using a sleek 23# kevlar! Match your length choice with your expected 'carrying' weight. Hull design is critical for application satisfaction. Do alot of research before buying. Ghost |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 10:20:55 AM EDT
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Quoted: a kevlar solo is obviously your best choice. Tough, quiet, light and fast-but expensive. Simply nothing else compares. You'll throw stones at a 56-68# plastic dog after using a sleek 23# kevlar! Match your length choice with your expected 'carrying' weight. Hull design is critical for application satisfaction. Do alot of research before buying. Ghost Damn, I forgot about the kevlar boats, never paddled one, but always wanted to! High speed low drag....it applies to canoes as well [:D] |
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