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Thanks for all the input guys, lots to consider and practice.

Hello, I'm a relatively new canoeist. I have experience with a big heavy Old Town Guide 147, and recently picked up a Bell Yellowstone Solo off Craigslist for a price I couldn't pass up. I've been paddling the Yellowstone for a few days now and I'm having a very hard time making it go...

Thanks. Also found a Wenonah Vagabond in Royalex for $825 within three hours drive. I assume the RX boat will be a bit slower, and obviously heavier. Any major differences between the two to consider?

I've been in contact with the owner of that Independence posted above. He's driving to my area soon for a wedding and may be able to meet up. Is $875 a good price for that boat? Is it something that I can paddle kayak or single? Would you consider it more of a fast calm water boat or a quick...

The Sawyer is fiberglass, been stored inside for 10ish years and is in great shape. I think it will make a wonderful family tripping boat for us. I am in SE Michigan and have been looking on Searchtempest within 400 miles. I'd be willing to travel 4-5hrs one way for the right deal. My biggest...

Okay, after a few more days of reading and ideas bouncing all over the place, I think I've got it down to a 14-16' solo fiberglass boat. I'd like an option that can be kayak-paddled across lakes, in wind, and up stream. I'd like to also have the option of single blade paddling down winding...

Thanks guys. My grandfather used to race canoes and when he heard about my new interest he gifted my wife and I an older 18' Sawyer Cruiser, which will become our new tandem boat and I will move the Guide along to someone else who will appreciate it. I'm now searching specifically for a solo...

Thanks guys, that's the type of direct advice I like. I admit that my experience is limited, which is why I'm trying to draw on the braintrust here. My Guide has no back rests and I have been bow seat paddling it as much as I can. I finally started to click with the J stroke single side...

I just noticed your signature, what are your thoughts on the Next?

Thanks, building a canoe is something I would like to do, but I have a number of other time draws right now, including an 11 month old little girl. I made a living in woodworking for a number of years, so the concept of self building is not new to me. Maybe down the road I can make the time...

***Edit- Updated "needs" post toward the end of page 2 after taking some of the advice here into account*** My experience paddling is about ten years with the cheapest 10' Kayak from the local sporting goods store. I used it mostly on lakes (and some on Lake Erie), and it was only ever an...

I'm a former recreational Kayaker who has been hooked on traveling, camping, and hunting from a canoe. Looking forward to learning from you folks.