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Posted - 05/12/2012 : 06:24 AM
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Hello everyone, well I am currently looking for a canoe to buy but not really sure what to get. I plan on most of my paddling in lakes, and split 50/50 tandem/solo trips, so something that can be carried by myself would be nice, and to spend around $800. I really like the Clipper Tripper 'S' and not sure what else would work for both tandem and solo paddling.
What other advice is there for looking/buying a used canoe?
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Hope, BC
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Posted - 05/12/2012 : 06:52 AM
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That canoe sounds nice and looks nice according to the specs:
http://www.clippercanoes.com/boat_specs.php?model_id=106
It is built with different materials yielding different weights:
Fiberglass 66lbs Kevlar 56lbs Ultralight 48lbs Custom Kevlar 42lbs.
You can always get a canoe dolly to make things easier carrying it around. |
Edited by - AcesHigh on 05/12/2012 06:56 AM |
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Kamloops, BC
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Posted - 05/12/2012 : 09:50 AM
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I have the Clipper Scout. It's big enough to take a couple out on the Bowrons, but small enough to do solo trips. Weighs 60lbs, and is easy enough to cart around.
Lots of used ones out there... I got mine in good shape for $500 a couple of years ago. |
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Posted - 05/15/2012 : 12:43 PM
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Thanks for the info.
Avatar, solo in the Scout, do you sit backwords in the front seat and paddle that way or normally in the rear? |
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in the valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 05/15/2012 : 1:07 PM
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Originally posted by wayfaring stranger
Thanks for the info.
Avatar, solo in the Scout, do you sit backwords in the front seat and paddle that way or normally in the rear?
When going solo in a tandem canoe, most people will paddle from the bow seat (sitting backwards) so that you are more centred. Makes it much easier to track straight. Practice your "j" stroke and you'll be going along almost as fast as any other canoe with 2 paddlers in no time.
Cheers! |
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Newton, bc
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Posted - 05/15/2012 : 4:22 PM
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Instead of goofing around with the j stroke do yourself a favour and pick up or make a rowing frame. My canoe has on built into it and I haul ass. Faster than my ocean kayak in fact. Also can be more comfortable than leaning over the side j poking. They can be made by yourself if your cheap. The displacement on some canoes means that sitting in the middle rowing is the most effecient way to power them. The clincher is that in the wind you have way more controll over the canoe.
But if that isn't traditional enough by all means go j stroking around. I use a long kayak paddle sometimes. Getting a sail for the canoe this year as well.
http://www.sailboatstogo.com/v_page.php?content=Rowing&gclid=CJzlj--1g7ACFaEJRQod7WyHkQ |
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Fraser Valley, BC
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Posted - 05/22/2012 : 09:53 AM
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Hi
I also use a scout and paddle from the bow seat facing the other direction. The Tripper 's' is also a beautiful boat but you must use the kneeling board when paddling solo in order to center yourself in the boat. There is a thwart right behind the bow seat on a tripper 's' that does not allow you to paddle the boat from the reverse direction in any sort of comfort nor is it a symmetrical boat anyway. The scout has a wider center beam which also makes is more stable and it is a symmetrical boat so paddling from the bow seat works quite well. I used to work for Clipper and had pick of the crop when it came to choosing a personal boat. There may be a couple other options available but for the price point, weight and quality of a scout you cant go wrong. I am not sure where you live but if you are not to far away I could arrange for you to try out my scout and see what you think. |
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2 person canoe that can be used solo?
