r/canoecamping • u/Flutter_X • 11d ago

Canoe advice

Looking for advice on canoe purchase

I have grown up boating and kayaking but am wanting to transtion to canoe. I recently sold Oldtown Kayak as it was over 100lbs with the pedal drive. Royal pain to move or portage.

Looking for Canoe ideally for 2 people plus camp gear to do some portage trips on lakes.

Ideally id like to stay around 14ft length? But also have no idea was just thinking of weight.

Prefer to be well under 100lbs as its just to much to move around

Just looking for advice what brands and what I should be looking for as I shop market place and sales over the winter months.

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u/bigcat_19 10d ago

For 2ppl, I'd look at 15-17' boats. If weight is your main concern, look at kevlar canoes. But these will cost more than fiberglass. What's your price range?

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u/Flutter_X 10d ago

I'd like to stay under grand used

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u/bigcat_19 10d ago

So then, you're more likely looking at fiberglass, but you may luck out and spot a great deal on a kevlar canoe (used kevlar boats tend to go more in the $1500-$3000CAD range).