Camping Out Ideas
Anybody have suggestions for a great family starty canoe? Dad, mom, 2 boys ages 5 & 7. Mostly flatwater...?
But will want secondary stability in case of chop or small rapids. I'm looking to spend up to around $700, but obviously cheaper is better if I don't sacrifice quality. I'm somewhat experienced, but mom/kids are all novices. I've been looking in the 16'-17.5' range. Would like to have good blend of being able to haul kids and camping gear as well as just take it on the river or lake for an after-work paddle with the kids. Thanks for your time and input. -Rick
Public Comments
- I would tell you to go to Israel....but I don't think you can (or should) right now.
- Me and my dad go kyacking. personaly i think a kyack is extremely fun, cheap, suitible for rapids or any thing.if u look around well u can find 4 for about 900 bucks........good luck with ur search!!!!
- your going to have to accept that any canoe that will haul 4 with gear is goint to be slow and unwieldly solo. for $700 you should be able to find a good used canoe. i would suggest 18ft with a flat bottom, full keel, good beam, and high sides. it need to be stable and have a good carrying capacity. it will track stright but will not turn or skid well so its use in white water will be limited. with 3 novices aboard you want and need a solid safe stable canoe. you do not want them to have a bad experence until they become more experenced and confident. think a modern version of the old grumman canoes.
- I had a Coleman 17' canoe that I liked. It would be big enough for your family but not them and the camping gear. A 15' one for you and 1kid +gear and another 15' for the wife with 1 kid and some gear might be a better choice.
