ISO Canoe in N Fla

RTO · 01-12-2015, 02:24 PM

Based on your location I am north of you near Green Cove springs.

I see many canoes listed on Craigslist that fit your description.

I have been looking for an Indian River 14' square stern, tunnel hull but don't want to pay new price for a used canoe like most people are asking for one.

Pogo · 01-12-2015, 03:07 PM

Unless you are going to be canoeing on narrow winding streams I recommend the longest canoe you can get, especially on big waters if you want to carry 3 people.

If you will be canoeing on big open waters, make sure you get one with a keel. If you will be canoeing on whitewater or shallow water get one without a keel. If you don't have a keel on open waters it is difficult to keep the canoe going straight if you are paddling against the wind.

I have a 17' Michicraft aluminum canoe. You can feel secure in large open waters even going against the wind because of the keel.

I mostly kayak anymore. But I still enjoy getting the canoe out every now and then.

The Lurker · 01-12-2015, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTO

Based on your location I am north of you near Green Cove springs.

I see many canoes listed on Craigslist that fit your description.

I have been looking for an Indian River 14' square stern, tunnel hull but don't want to pay new price for a used canoe like most people are asking for one.

You know it!

I'm mostly looking for something I can push around the swamp, maybe take my wife and 4 year old daughter along sometimes.

Gonna raid Fouth's fishing spot!!!

01-12-2015, 02:24 PM	#1
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,612	Based on your location I am north of you near Green Cove springs. I see many canoes listed on Craigslist that fit your description. I have been looking for an Indian River 14' square stern, tunnel hull but don't want to pay new price for a used canoe like most people are asking for one. __________________ 3 Make America Like Florida

01-12-2015, 03:07 PM	#2
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 82,006	Unless you are going to be canoeing on narrow winding streams I recommend the longest canoe you can get, especially on big waters if you want to carry 3 people. If you will be canoeing on big open waters, make sure you get one with a keel. If you will be canoeing on whitewater or shallow water get one without a keel. If you don't have a keel on open waters it is difficult to keep the canoe going straight if you are paddling against the wind. I have a 17' Michicraft aluminum canoe. You can feel secure in large open waters even going against the wind because of the keel. I mostly kayak anymore. But I still enjoy getting the canoe out every now and then. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*