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November 18th, 2022, 07:42 PM
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Canoe length
Ok just want some opions looking at canoes not sure what length to get ,this will be used for fishing on small lakes a ride down the river two people at the most , maybe a hunt or two . thanks
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November 18th, 2022 07:42 PM
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November 18th, 2022, 08:35 PM
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I'm not the most experienced with canoeing but I've tried a few different canoes. I think the shape is probably more important than the length. Mine is 16 foot with a flat bottom and flared sides which make it very stable. I've sat in the front of a friend's canoe that was very narrow with high sides for tripping and I was very uncomfortable trying to balance while paddling.
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November 18th, 2022, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by
overtheir
Ok just want some opions looking at canoes not sure what length to get ,this will be used for fishing on small lakes a ride down the river two people at the most , maybe a hunt or two . thanks
I've opwned 3 canoes in my life used as you describe. The worst was a 12' fiberglass used for marsh hunting. It was ok for very short usage,but,not the most stable. The best I ever had was 14' canvas covered cedar strip. I used it for big game in backwoods northern lakes and rivers. Even when loaded with gear or meat quaters,it cut through the water like a hot knife through butter. I stored it in the backyard on a saw horse from where it grew legs one weekend when we were away. The new Kevlar type are almost indestructible save punctures if rocks are really sharp. 14' would be the shortest I'd ever use being the lightest and most versatile,but,they aren't cheap..
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November 19th, 2022, 01:44 AM
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Has too much time on their hands
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November 19th, 2022, 08:19 PM
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If you’re not experienced with canoes I would suggest a Coleman canoe. Very stable and very tough and can take more weight than you can put in, you just don’t want to portage. As I recall our 15 foot canoe is 80 pounds and too much to portage by myself these days.
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November 20th, 2022, 05:27 AM
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My vote is for Prospector shape
Prospector 17′ SP3 little heavy
but when you hit the rocks you are safe.

Originally Posted by
overtheir
Ok just want some opions looking at canoes not sure what length to get ,this will be used for fishing on small lakes a ride down the river two people at the most , maybe a hunt or two . thanks
Last edited by alfoldivandor; December 28th, 2022 at 08:13 AM.
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November 20th, 2022, 09:28 PM
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Generally speaking, shorter canoes are more maneuverable and longer canoes are faster. Other factors like hull shape, rocker (the curvature of the hull from bow to stern), and paddler ability also affect these metrics. A hull designed to be highly maneuverable with lots of rocker is desirable on a river to make tighter turns and get around rocks or rapids, but is typically a pig on the lake because the bow swings off track with each forward stroke. A hull designed to be fast is typically asymmetrical with minimal rocker and low ends to prevent drag, but is a liability on a tight/fast river because you can't turn quickly and get soaked.
Prospector-style canoes have been favoured for decades because they are jacks of all trades, masters of none. A 16' Prospector can haul a significant cargo load, while getting around rocks/staying dry on the river and not being too slow on the lake. If you're only going to have one canoe, and you want it to do a bit of everything (including possibly solo paddling), a 16' Prospector is it. If you're on the larger side, anticipate carrying a heavy load, or do more lake paddling, go 17'. If you plan on swinging it around in a duck marsh, or doing more solo paddling without a load, go 15'.
Ultralight Kevlar is expensive and relatively brittle, but wonderful when portaging. Royalite/T-Formex/other plastics are a lifesaver when you wrap around a rock in moving water, or are very hard on gear, but are tough to carry long distances. Wood/canvas is lovely, but a bit of a commitment. I'd avoid fibreglass unless cost is the biggest factor in your purchase. Good luck!
Last edited by Juan Almonte; November 20th, 2022 at 10:15 PM.
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November 21st, 2022, 01:53 PM
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I have tried many sizes from 14ft solo to 17ft touring. The 14 ft did not have nearly the load capacity for two people (or one person and a deer), the 17 was too heavy for me to carry solo, and cumbersome in a small stream, but had more than enough capacity for two hunters, gear, and a deer. I now use a 16, its small enough to carry solo but big enough to take two hunters, gear, and a deer on flat water, once in a while it may require a second trip to collect something that would not fit (ie ladder stands) but that is not common.
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December 3rd, 2022, 07:35 PM
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Thanks for the info guys I think Ill look for a 16 foot and a wide body if I can find one used in good shape
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December 4th, 2022, 10:23 AM
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You could add a side floaters you can increase stability (If you going with a dog ...)
and load capacity. I increased mine by 100-150 kg


Originally Posted by
overtheir
Thanks for the info guys I think Ill look for a 16 foot and a wide body if I can find one used in good shape
Last edited by alfoldivandor; December 28th, 2022 at 08:26 AM.