If you could only have one: Canoe or Kayak? - Page 2

Johnny · 11-30-2022, 08:13 PM

I'll take a canoe over a kayak. Both are nice, but I like the extra space of the canoe.

This summer, my wife, my brother and I kayaked and canoed the scenic Pere Marquette and Pine Rivers. Both are beautiful. The Pine River is my favorite: more secluded, faster and deeper.

Johnny · 11-30-2022, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot1965

BOAT = bust out another thousand.... I learned the hard way not to paddle a canoe solo from the back seat...if you want very stable go with a paddle boat....

You're not kidding. Years ago I had a 16' fishing boat with all the bells and whistles. I hated it from day one. Too much maintenance, money and fuss.
Eventually sold it. Never again.

I'll take a cheap-ass canoe or kayak over an expensive boat any day of the week.

JD Miller · 11-30-2022, 08:21 PM

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drh · 12-01-2022, 11:41 PM

We have Delta Kayaks and they have some pretty massive cargo areas. A canoe is just asking for a fist fight or divorce if two are in the same boat IMO

Johnny · 03-23-2023, 08:19 AM

A friend gave us an old plastic paddle boat about three years ago and it has been laying in the woods ever since. Yesterday, wife and I finally dragged it to the pond, pedaled around a bit and were pleasantly surprised. Not a bad little boat.

JD Miller · 03-23-2023, 11:35 AM

Flatbottom canoe

View Poll Results: Canoe or Kayak?
Canoe	2	22.22%
Kayak	4	44.44%
Screw that, give me a jet boat!	3	33.33%
What, get off my Lazy Boy and turn off the TV? Not a chance!	0	0%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

11-30-2022, 08:21 PM	#18
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,219	, __________________ .......

11-30-2022, 08:13 PM	#16
Johnny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,238	I'll take a canoe over a kayak. Both are nice, but I like the extra space of the canoe. This summer, my wife, my brother and I kayaked and canoed the scenic Pere Marquette and Pine Rivers. Both are beautiful. The Pine River is my favorite: more secluded, faster and deeper.

12-01-2022, 11:41 PM	#19
drh I know things about stuff Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 1,221	We have Delta Kayaks and they have some pretty massive cargo areas. A canoe is just asking for a fist fight or divorce if two are in the same boat IMO

03-23-2023, 08:19 AM	#20
Johnny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,238	A friend gave us an old plastic paddle boat about three years ago and it has been laying in the woods ever since. Yesterday, wife and I finally dragged it to the pond, pedaled around a bit and were pleasantly surprised. Not a bad little boat.

03-23-2023, 11:35 AM	#21
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,219	Flatbottom canoe