Bell Starfire

[Tsuga8]

The lack of moderation on paddling.com, formerly paddling.net, is very sad. But among the ads for who-knows-what nonsense, there are still some good boats to be spotted.

I'm very tempted by this one due to its rarity, but I think it's too duplicative of what I already have (Phoenix, Morningstar, Souhegan). Hopefully it finds a good home! (Obviously, not my listing. )

Bell Canoe Works Black Starfire 15’

Very good condition Bell Star Fire black kevlar canoe. Original owner. Purchased new in approx 1994. Gunnels need refinishing, one cane seat has some damage to the cane.

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[gumpus]

You should be tempted by the way it paddles. Don't worry, it's not too duplicative.

 

[tketcham]

The Starfire is a popular tandem Freestyle canoe for a reason.

 

[Tsuga8]

Y'all are terrible enablers.

Despite my attendance at a freestyle workshop or two, I don't actually aspire to freestyle paddling, beyond 'functional freestyle' ie useful strokes in real-world applications. And, it seems like the Starfire's acolytes are mostly freestylers.

 

[stevet]

It’s just a great compact tandem. Comfortable yet playful if you want to be.

 

[ABT]

Y'all are terrible enablers.

Despite my attendance at a freestyle workshop or two, I don't actually aspire to freestyle paddling, beyond 'functional freestyle' ie useful strokes in real-world applications. And, it seems like the Starfire's acolytes are mostly freestylers.

I may take freestyle class or two with it, but the one I recently got will primarily be a river runner and should be great for it. Super fun boat. There’s a Swift video on YouTube about one they built for a guy that puts float bags in his and uses it for everything from white water to salt water if I recall, and he had just worn his previous one out.

Oh, I found it:

As far as enabling, I would think it would fit nicely between your Phoenix and Morningstar…