That seems like a fair deal, especially considering the condition of the boat and the paddles that come with it. The more I paddle mine, the more I appreciate it. It's a great hull.
I use those cups with spill-roof lids in the boat, but: I don't trust that they won't leak if they tip over and even if they didn't leak I wouldn't want them rolling around in the boat when they tip over. My quick solution is to put the cup in one of my wading boots from my waders. Any six inch...
In my area of Pa. and in Wisconsin too, we owe a lot of our man made lakes to the beer industry's need for ice. The lake I live on is one. Ice harvesting was big business 100 years ago. I've often wondered if all these man made lakes made the environment better. I think they have benefited many...
Hi and welcome. I have two Malecites, it's a great boat. For a new experience try paddling it solo from the stern seat, with or without any added weight. I weigh around 190lbs and have been paddling all my tandems from the stern seat for the last 8 of my 50+ years of paddling.
I like the scratches. The more scratches, the more fun you've had.
You can't think about scratches on your canoe like you would about them on your car. With a canoe they are inevitable.
Great trip report BTW.
It looks well designed and I think it should work Jim. Get out there and give it a try. While nobody likes wind on a trip, I find it can make a day trip more interesting as well as better exercise.