Trumbull Canoe Trails - View Single Post - What Kayak and canoe brands do members own?

clipper1 · 01-20-2011, 09:23 AM

Which watercraft you choose depends on many factors;

Where you use it
How you use it
who will use it
Experiance
Level of fittness

The watercraft you choose will be a tool for finding recreation on the water. Find the right tool for the right job and you will find happiness on the water. After many years and experiances, our boats become almost family, or best friends, as in John Paul's case. After a dozen or so repair's, JP's 80 lbs Old Town surely weigh's over 100 lbs, and should not be car topped or portaged anymore, but JP is a loyal Soul and the boat has met his needs for a lot of years.

I have several boats for various need's, but most of my paddling is done in glatiated Ohio and NW Pennsylvania solo, and I also do a lot of camping, so a Solo Fiberglass Canoe with limited rocker and large storage capacity works best for me. My Clipper solitude weigh's 50lbs and has a 700lb capacity. I have another kevlar solo that weighs 38lbs, and I am determined to get JP into at least once this year; I am sure JP will feel like he is cheating on his beloved Old Town canoe.

01-20-2011, 09:23 AM	#4
clipper1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Madison, on the Grand River Posts: 107 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	What Boat? Which watercraft you choose depends on many factors; Where you use it How you use it who will use it Experiance Level of fittness The watercraft you choose will be a tool for finding recreation on the water. Find the right tool for the right job and you will find happiness on the water. After many years and experiances, our boats become almost family, or best friends, as in John Paul's case. After a dozen or so repair's, JP's 80 lbs Old Town surely weigh's over 100 lbs, and should not be car topped or portaged anymore, but JP is a loyal Soul and the boat has met his needs for a lot of years. I have several boats for various need's, but most of my paddling is done in glatiated Ohio and NW Pennsylvania solo, and I also do a lot of camping, so a Solo Fiberglass Canoe with limited rocker and large storage capacity works best for me. My Clipper solitude weigh's 50lbs and has a 700lb capacity. I have another kevlar solo that weighs 38lbs, and I am determined to get JP into at least once this year; I am sure JP will feel like he is cheating on his beloved Old Town canoe.