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I am highly mobile. I have been in canoes and have done well while sitting above but I've heard the word "saddle" thrown around and...

6'3" 320# guy here. At typical female heights, 5'2"-5'8", 265 is going to sit high and wide compared to the boats center of gravity...

You will find it heavy and stable. There are many other facets of aluminum canoes that warrant consideration, but you will find it stable.

I'm interested in a canoe a guy is selling here. It's a 17' Alumacraft ultra light. What say you about that canoe?

I agree as to length and volume. If you are a novice, you probably wouldn't want a solo that is too narrow in central width (called...

The Clipper Caribou S is probably worth a look too for the same reasons Bill likes his Tranquility. It could be easily sourced in Winnipeg.

I find the Souris River Tranquility to be stable and rugged for a Kevlar canoe and more than enough capacity for me at near 250 when I...

I think you won't have much trouble finding a suitable boat based on your needs of paddling the lakes and rivers around Bemidji. I'd...

Lakes and easy flow rivers as I am pretty close to the Mississippi headwaters and Lake Bemidji. But I think I'll hold off on portage...

Thanks John. I appreciate the advice.

I weigh about 235, my brother has been around 400, we both paddle. Learning to get in and out of a canoe can be a bit of a trick for...

No worries, I weigh 265.

I know weight can be a touchy subject but if you don't mind sharing what weight range are we talking about? Plus size can mean different...

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I like Trader Joe's selection of nuts, dried fruit, bars, and such. Instant mashed potatoes and stove top stuffings are compact and...