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OK, but I'm not convinced and don't need to be because I don't use a double-blade paddle for canoeing. I may decide to use one if I'm no...

Thanks for the comments on the Bell Northstar! Although the Northstar Polaris isn't the exact same canoe, I would think that the...

The Bell Northstar has long been my favorite tandem; I paddled one in Algonquin at some point and thought it was ideal for lake country...

I carry two. If one quits under the cedars on a moon less night you will.be glad you had a second light of some kind.

Headlamps. Do you guys use 'em? Yup, headlamps are the best flashlights around for all sorts of things. I have four headlamps with...

Nice looking canoe! I think Northstar's Blacklite with wood trim is a handsome combination. I often get compliments on my Firebird. But...

$6k and no birdseye maple trim? If it makes you feel any better, rest assured I'd charge you much more if you wanted mine. I like wood...

Why not consider the Seliga? Although a little shorter it has about the same water line and stem hight as the Boreas so should paddle...

Sure, at 31 lbs it's extremely lightweight, but spending $5,695 on a canoe might be a little TOO stealthy for my own good. If you know...

That's an awfully broad statement with a narrow threshold between the two. Call it what you like but a double-blade paddle is a...

Yep, I agree with @Tryin’ and your assessment, now knowing the weight, the Polaris will be great for you. That’s about where I’m at...

Pick one and look at the rest. The secret to a good life is "not getting what you want, but wanting what you have."

Incredibly true. I have been fortunate (or foolish) enough to have a few dozen canoes pass through my garages over the decades and am...

Our Odyssey can handle just about any load we put into it. Kitchen sink, 20 qt. cast iron Dutch oven, and a porcelain bathtub. Just...

The NW17 is a great boat, but more than you may want given that you are also looking at the Polaris for tandem use. The NW17 will handle...