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adam9274
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Canada
57 Posts
Posted - 11 May 2010 :  20:51:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi,

I'm looking to buy my first canoe. I am looking for light weight fiber glass or kevlar. (read... < 60lbs.) 14-17 ft. tandem..

I can travel to pick up in Ontario.

thanks
Adam

talltimber
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Canada
4004 Posts
Posted - 11 May 2010 :  22:30:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
If you can wait fall has a lot of deals reg $2000 mfall 1100$ kevlar 45 lbs.
to do more canoeing than working! Someday.
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canuckcamper
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Canada
1043 Posts
Posted - 12 May 2010 :  00:06:52  Show Profile  Visit canuckcamper's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hey Adam.....take a look at these guys... http://www.holycowcanoe.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=6 I bought from them a couple of years back....steal of a price and I love the boat! Great guys to deal with, run up and take a little look around their factory first....Stu (The Master Boatbuilder) loves his craft and is more than willing to talk canoes withy anyone who will listen!

Kirk
www.thecampfireonline.com

http://www.bushcraft.survivalbill.ca/phpBB3/index.php
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adam9274
getting warmed up

Canada
57 Posts
Posted - 12 May 2010 :  10:30:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Great Link Kirk! Bargain...
Thanks Tall.. maybe I won't be able to find one until the fall anyway.. :(

I also found this place called beach marine.. In the Hamilton. Anyone bought one of these boats?
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Wolfmaan
getting warmed up



Canada
65 Posts
Posted - 12 May 2010 :  14:16:53  Show Profile  Visit Wolfmaan's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Don't get a Coleman RAM-X. Those bad-boys weigh in at around 90lbs.
Barefoot Hiking advocate, Bruce Trail End-To-End #2412
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talltimber
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Canada
4004 Posts
Posted - 12 May 2010 :  18:36:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes that is where I have bought one of my kevlars from and 3 fibreglass boats (all stolen just fibreglass. Very stable boat in wind 3 keels and easy to solo. Just did a 3 day solo canoe with 16' 6".
to do more canoeing than working! Someday.
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adam9274
getting warmed up

Canada
57 Posts
Posted - 13 May 2010 :  17:37:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the replies guys! I posted a new topic in paddling gear forum with more specific question about 14' vs 16'. I'd love to know your thoughts..
Thanks
Adam
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talltimber
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Canada
4004 Posts
Posted - 03 July 2010 :  08:29:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hey adam got my canoe from beach canoes and love it.Took it on 32 trips and it is great!
to do more canoeing than working! Someday.
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