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I need a tandem canoe with the capacity to carry large loads of
camping gear on shallow rocky rivers in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas (I & II). Lake use will be rare to never, tho some local rivers do have a few quiet holes of moderate length where the current is very slow and I occasionally have to use the paddle for more than just steering, but never for very long; flat water performance is of little concern to me. I'm a conservative paddler who doesn't want to have to dive to the bottom for my cameras or favorite cast iron skillet, so we'll line or portage the scary stuff. No solo. I've been using a home built cedar stripper, so I've learned to avoid most of the rocks, the ones I can see, but I thought it might be more fun to paddle something I don't have to be quite so careful with (no glass; I'm considering plastic, only). I tried an Old Town Discovery 169 - I liked the price, and it paddled OK, but I took it back to the dealer due to severe oil canning - really big bulge in the canoe bottom. I can tolerate a little flex in a plastic boat, but this was just too much. I might try another one when there are more in stock. So, my major concerns a shallow draft, big load capacity, easy handling on moving water, and, of course, I want it to last forever, weigh 10 pounds or less and be free, if possible, but I'm flexible on some of these requirements. I'm presently considering: Mohawk Intrepid 17 Mad River Revelation Old Town Tripper Unfortunately, my local dealers don't stock either the MR Revelation nor Tripper (special order only), and Mohawk is mail order only, so I need advice from anyone who has actually compared any two of these boats on moving water. By the time I add shipping, the Mohawk will be only $100 less than the Old Town or Revelation, so for all practical purposes my decision will be based on how well the hull design meets my requirements. Any suggestions? |
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My vote is for Mad River. Their 16' explorer is likely the best ALL- Around
boat around. It had a tremendous carry capacity, is stable, durable, and turns well enough to have been the first open canoe down the Grand Canyon.. thanks to Jim Shelander around 1979? |
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