what is a good all-around canoe?
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Special-Edition Old Town Camper Canoe Package, 16'\nOld Town® Guide Canoe\nAmerican Traders Cedar Canoe\nPelican Colorado Canoe
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If you can't find them in the classifieds then try and contact canoe outfitters in the area. They will usually sell their overstock and used canoes.\nhttp://www.yellowusa.com/category/Canoes/Baltimore_MD.html \nI hope this helps, Happy Paddling!!!
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The Seattle Parks and Rec website says, "Green Lake Boat Rental, a private company on the other side of Green Lake, offers a variety of boats to rent to the general public including canoe, paddle boats and row boats." Perhaps they also have pontoon bikes. \n\nThey can be contacted at: (206) 527-0171
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A Kayak is usually covered where as canoe is open. A Kayak is paddles usually by one person using a double bladed paddle. A canoe is usually paddled by two people using single bladed paddles.
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A company called Concept2 makes a great rowing machine.  Here's a link to their site:\n\nhttp://www.concept2.com/05/default.asp?bhcp=1\n\nAlthough it's not the cheapest on the market it is one of the best and if you look around you can pick up a used one at a very reasonable price.  You might want to try searching Craigslist and see if they have one near you or even the local classifieds.
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Try the library. I checked out a book on 'Michigan canoeing' and it had a ton of maps and useful information. The guys that wrote the book actually canoed all the rivers. They also have the class types on them. You might want to see if there are any books like that for north Carolina. Good luck and i hope you have a blast!
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http://www.canoewales.com/ This is one of the best sites for kayaking in Wales, complete with river guides. Includes links to alot of clubs in S Wales(in the Neath/Swansea area). Post again if you want any more info.
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Mono- or Multihull?\n\nThe multihulls are more "stable" in that the multiple hulls provide for a smoother ride.\n\nThey both have their pros and cons, so you should probably come to terms with what kind of hull you want before you decide on specific makes of boats.
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In high school I made a paper-mache canoe. I even floated in it, inside the pool. They almost killed the teacher for that - didn't touch me. I got into my projects.\nA self propelled boat = make a lightweight boat out of balsa wood. Build a paddlewheel and wind it up with a rubber band, so that when you release it, it will go a little way.
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What is the use of the kayak going to be? Touring, recreational, white water or ocean . Each of these takes a totally different kayak. Length of the unit is important also.\nA good course of information is the magazine "Canoe and Kayak". They have articles that are very helpful on making a decision. Another good way of educating yourself is to go to a tryout demonstration of many different brands and styles. Many dealers hold tryouts a couple of times a year.\nThis beats renting different models because it is usually free and you can compare all models in the same day.They are usually held on a nice lake by invitation from the dealers.
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A good internal frame expedition size backpack,($200) a stove($50), a tent($100-$300), some new synthetic clothing, a really good goretex rain jacket($300), some wool socks, some 5E wide hiking boots($150) and a life jacket or some dry bags if I have anything left over. I am already making a sea kayak, but If I didn't have one all the money would probably go towards that.
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Both Canoes and Kayaks come in a variety of sizes and shapes for different purposes and numbers of paddlers.   \n\n *  Kayaks are closed in boats with double ended paddles.\n    * Canoes are open boats with single paddles.\n   \nThere are several differences between a Kayak and a Canoe:\n\nKayaks\nThe current form of kayaks originated from the Eskimos they generally have a covered in deck and are paddled from a seated position with double ended paddles.\nEskimos in the Arctic made them out of seal skins generally using whale bones and driftwood to form the frame.\nIt is quite possible to roll back up again using the paddle after capsizing one of these kayaks as a spray cover is generally used to seal the opening around the paddler.\n\nCanoes\nThe current form of canoes originated from the North American Indians, they are generally open boats with turned up ends, which are paddled from a kneeling or sitting position with single ended paddles.\nThey were often made of birch bark with a timber frame\n\n\n\nMost canoes and kayaks are currently made of a form of blow moulded plastic which is very tough and absorbs a lot of impact with rocks and other objects as they are paddled around.\nSpecialist boats are often made of glassfibre or some of the advanced composites using kevlar and carbon fibre such as those used for the bodywork of formula one racing cars and racing yachts.\n\nKAYAK - is a palindrome, one of those words that is spelt the same backwards or forwards!
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If you are going to fish the mississippi river the most, a big deep v is definately the way to go.If you are going to fish bass tournaments, then opt for a modified v, such as a bass tracker, or a g3.I would stick with aluminum hulls for the river, also.As far as which boat maker you choose, shop around until you find a floor plan that suits you.I personally like a tiller model, about 18 or 20 feet long.I don't need the single or duel console to take up alot of room.I also like a larger than normal livewell, and an added baitwell is nice, too.A good Bottomline depthfinder,trolling motors on the bow and the transom, and you are ready to go.Most boatmakers have good websites, so you can compare boats without having to listen to a bunch of aggervating salesmen.
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You will get a better value by looking at used boats. Also off season [like now] is a good time to look around for a good deal. Fresh water use on a boat and engine are not as hard as salt water, so it's reasonable that you'l find something in good condition.
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It depends on what you mean.  If you want to make one from scratch, start with boat plans.  You can get plans from the local library, boating magazines, and even shipyards.\n\nThere are many models available that are in kit form.  You can build those and paint in your own color scheme.\n\nLastly, there are ready to float boats that are R/C.  You can have an out-of-the-box boat in the water in less than 10 minutes, once the batteries are charged.\n\nGas powered boats are the most fun, but they travel too fast for the backyard pool.  You will need a calm lake...or a flooded back 40, to have any fun.  I have a Prather Lap Cat...see link.
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I think you are talking about a kayak paddle. Check out Appomattox River Company on the net. If you want to call them they are in Farmville Va. Tell them how you intend to use the paddle and they will make some suggestions and ship you the one you choose. Happy Paddling!!!
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Try Shawnee or Camelback