Hello I have a sedan and do not have roof rack installed.

Do you have any recommendation for after market roof rack that I can purchase for canoe?

My car is Kia forte

Hey all,

In the market for a used Canoe. Would be for recreational use mostly day trips, solo or with one other person and little extra weight.

I would be using on rivers, open water SF Bay, tomales bay. I'm a new paddler but an above average strength male. Carrying 59lbs vs 85 lbs to and from a car is not a concern.

I've found a 1998 old town Camper 16' $200 and a Old town discovery 160k, $350 both in good condition.

From the research I've done the camper is made of royalex and will be about 25 or so lbs lighter than the disco and is the more desired material. My concern going with the camper is paddling on the bay solo as I've read it has a flat bottom and is succeptable to wind and needs to be loaded down with 600+ lbs to avoid oil canning and wind issues.

Any thoughts on these two canoes for my use case?

Beautiful fall paddle! Mt. Katahdin in the background.

Hey everyone, I need some help. I'm an amateur paddler but very motivated to work my way to becoming an avid paddler. I currently own an old town saranac that I bought impulsively following my first canoe camping trip in the Adirondacks which realized my love for paddling. It's great for day use with my wife and dogs but I'm much more into this hobby than my wife so it's not a great solo rig.

I've recently moved to the PNW and I'm looking to up my game. I really want something that will do well in any environment, I understand that it won't be the best in any one particular setting. I mostly do flat water and slow moving rivers so far, but I want to paddle in the Puget Sound and work my way up to some rapids probably no more than class II for now. I want the ability to have 2 people and gear for a weekend trip but it's main purpose will be solo adventuring the PNW. I'm not scared of portaging so ideally I want to keep the weight down but I probably won't go more than 3 nights out so gear weight will be low. I love speed, the way it feels so I would prefer something the likes to track straight and glides without suffering maneuverability too much. Additionally bc I'll be solo and wind on the sound will be something to account for I'd like to aim for something that's not going to whip me all over (of course skill will also play into this). I'm open to all price ranges, I will try to find used in order to get the best value but I'm not apposed to dropping what I need to as this is an investment in something I will have for a long time.

I appreciate any and all recommendations, including gear I'll need for those cold waters and any tips and tricks for an up-and-comer! Thank you so much!

Any recommendations on multi day (5-7 days)trips in Virginia, North or South Carolina?

Hello, it looks like I will be acquiring a very nicely kept used old town discovery 160k. I have a ford F-150 and was thinking the easiest transport would be to put it in the truck bed with an extended like this and some red flags.

Was hoping to hear your thoughts, bonus points if you have used something like this.

Am hoping to avoid putting on cab roof if possible.

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Will this lead to warping?

I picked up this Esquif Canyon for the price of a few drinks but the hull looks like it needs a lot of work. The outer layer has worn through to the vinyl but the foam core isn’t exposed anywhere, except for maybe a single 2inch crack

I’m thinking of sanding it and draping the whole damaged section in kevlar. What kind of epoxy should I use for this? Or is there a better fix I should do instead?

Also, what do you all think is the best way to fix/patch a few small cracks on the inside of the hull?

Thanks for any help.

Recently bought a Esquif Adirondack and want to do some small add ons to it…

-Is a large padded mat a better idea for kneeling than the thicker pads that only cover your knees? (Thinking of using a strong Velcro too instead of straight glue.) Also what type of foam wouldn’t absorb water?

-Is it a better solution if I plan to take the canoe camping and carry gear to install 2 small permanent foam blocks (again what kind of foam?) for buoyancy or get a pair of small air bags?

Hi, am I missing the sub reddit for NC Paddlers? (Canoe, kayak, paddle board. etc.)

I hopped on to ask if anybody knew if Contentnea Creek was passable to the Neuse since the storm damage. still seeing a lot of debris in the water and don't want to get stuck paddling up stream all the way back to Grifton.

Any updates on current paddling conditions for Tar, Neuse, Pamlico is appreciated!

Please point me in the right direction if NC has its own community.

Thanks!

First decent frost.

A beautiful run from Lake Louise to Castle Mountain

Start them young so that they can thrive!

Hi all! Me and some friends want to make a trip to Norway. We would like to do some hiking, camping and canoeing. Does anyone have some tips on which area we should go.

We are fond of those beautiful lakes and mountains.

All tips are welcome. 😃

Canoe I saw for a good price on Facebook Marketplace, is this damage purely superficial and worth the $300/400 off new?

Still in the market for the right canoe. Strongly considering the Esquif Adirondack or Old Town Next.

Need a solo canoe that could hold equipment for multi day trips while being as lightweight and small as possible. I like the idea of sitting low like a kayak for more stability and comfort but worry that that wouldn’t leave me enough room to pack needed equipment. Another space consideration would be if I have enough space for equipment if I needed to put small float bags in the end. It would also be nice to have the space to throw an extra person inside for some fun day paddling but don’t think either of these could fit that. A lot to rambling but any advice would be appreciated.

(Others I’m considering are the Old Town Discovery 119, Old Town Pack Canoe, Esquif Prospecteur, or the Native Ultimate FX12)

Hi,

A good condition one of these came up on the market and I'm considering one for my first canoe. The reviews and talk of these canoes are very mixed. Some say they are bulletproof budget canoes that track well and have had for years with no issues. Then there are other reports that this canoe oilcans really easy and tracks like crap, isn't worth it.

Anyone with personal experience on these ones? I've never canoed before and this will be my first. I'm in central Florida and I will mostly be canoeing up & down rivers. The rivers here are pretty mild. Most of the time I will solo (with my 60lb dog) but I may bring my friend along sometimes too (2 adults + dog about 450lb load maybe 500 with gear?)

I don't really care for speed at the moment. I just want a mostly stable canoe to ride up/down rivers with my dog and learn the basics.

I have noticed a lot of love for aluminum canoes. I’m not a fan. What is the appeal?