New canoe

[Skillet]

I'm going to buy a new canoe for fishing and frog gigging. I'm leaning towards the Mad River adventure 14. It seems pretty rugged and well made. I like the idea of seats with a backrest. It's expensive, but not as bad as a lot of them are. Anybody have this canoe? Any recommendations? Thanks.

[Lawdwaz]

Well.........I have have a Mad River.  It is 14'. It has back rests.

 

That's where it ends!

 

Mine is fiberglass with cane seats and teak gunnels.  It has a somewhat flat bottom, not a speed boat for sure!

 

It was made for Orvis and is called the "Fisherman".  It is very stable and easy handling for one or two paddlers.

 

The boat above looks heavy.  What does she weigh?

 

I bet it is stable...........looks good! Who are you buying from, Oak Orchard?

[Skillet]

Yep, I'm going to oak orchard. I got a kayak there once. They were good to deal with. It weighs 75lbs.

[Lawdwaz]

Yep, I'm going to oak orchard. I got a kayak there once. They were good to deal with. It weighs 75lbs.

 

Rochester I assume? 

 

My FIL has a trailer in the park at Waterport and I spend some time up there each summer.  I've canoed parts of the lake many times but would really enjoy the paddle from (IIRC) Medina to Lake Alice on the creek.  Often times we see the paddlers in the creek while on Rt 104.  I know they put in there too but I think Medina area would be great.

 

If you ever want to run it, holler.

[greensider]

i have a raddisson i live in it in the summer super light very stable i have the 12 footer wish i had the 14 as well you should check them out before you buy any thing

[genesee_mohican]

If you'll be doing a lot of solo canoeing I would recommend a canoe that is light, and stable (wide in the middle). A 12ft with 2 seats. Shorter is lighter and more maneuverable in tight spots.

[Skillet]

Rochester I assume? 

 

My FIL has a trailer in the park at Waterport and I spend some time up there each summer.  I've canoed parts of the lake many times but would really enjoy the paddle from (IIRC) Medina to Lake Alice on the creek.  Often times we see the paddlers in the creek while on Rt 104.  I know they put in there too but I think Medina area would be great.

 

If you ever want to run it, holler.

 

Yes I'm dealing with the Rochester store. I decided to go for it, I'm picking it up tomorrow. Excited! Wish I didn't have to wait months to use it.

[Lawdwaz]

Yes I'm dealing with the Rochester store. I decided to go for it, I'm picking it up tomorrow. Excited! Wish I didn't have to wait months to use it.

 

How about paddles, you like them long or short?

 

Funny thing, I like both!  When I got my canoe a neighbor gave me a long wooden paddle he had in his garage for years.  I really like it but I also have a much shorter aluminum/plastic one that works fine too.  When my wife and I go together, I take the longer one and she uses the short one.

 

Good times! (no back rests in use this day)

 

Edited February 12, 2015 by Lawdwaz