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Does anyone have any experience paddling this canoe?
How about any other "performance touring" solo canoes? I'm a pretty experienced paddler and am looking for something quick that I can mess around with using a sit and switch paddling style. Ideally I'd like to use it for some fast-n-light tripping, getting into some places quickly for early morning photography, as well a (unfortunately) part of a summer workout.
Any other suggestions?
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I have a buddy with a savage river blackwater. Very fast but also Very expensive and hard to find used. That said it's a pretty wicked boat if you're able to afford one. Clipper does make a great boat as well. I found this Wenona Argosy on kijiji recently in Hamilton. If you're inclined it's a much cheaper alternative. My tandem is a Wenonah and they are great. Depending on your location this may be worth a look. If feasible I would be willing to help with pick up and deliver to Muskoka and are algonquin park area. Will be there in may, July and Sept.
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Oh man, the Blackwater looks so good. But damn is it expensive too. Assuming those prices are USD, that works out to nearly $5k CDN.
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Hemlock Peregrine. Colden Nomad, Swift Keewaydin 15, Northwind Solo by Northstar . You are seeking a l/w ratio of 7 or better.. If you are small Placid Rapidfire or Shadow can be reinforced to use with a standard touring seat. 7.5 and 8.5 respectively. Savage River too of course has fast solos.
Argosy is not fast. Its sub 14 feet. LWL not LOA counts. I have had one for ten years. Paid $600 USD for it. Kiji is way high I think.
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