Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:06 pm

Are these easy to handle by ones self?

vivian · Post by **vivian** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:33 pm

http://www.paddling.net/message/showThr ... tid=778754

Didn't seem to go over well on that paddling site. Try a true solo canoe if you are going by yourself most of the time. Rent a tandem for the occasional friend that wants to fish.

mauso1 · Post by **mauso1** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:00 pm

You might want to consider this if your going solo...
http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/canoes/hunt ... /pack.html
I think a few folks on here have some experience with them ..a little more $ than the mad river but not much. Real ligh. I surmise they both woulld be a bugger in the wind tho.

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:52 am

Here's my collection sites of Solo canoe manufacturers. Yes, they are easily maneuvered but I'd suggest you get some canoing instruction - Check with your local Red Cross Safety services - they certify Small Craft instructors.

http://www.wenonah.com/index2.php
http://www.bellcanoe.com/default.asp
http://hemlockcanoe.com/
http://www.hornbeckboats.com/pricing/pricing.htm
http://placidboats.com/index1.html
http://www.sourisriver.com/canoeModels/quetico17/

vivian · Post by **vivian** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:31 am

Agree with Houdini although you could bring along a kayak paddle and a canoe paddle. Until you figure out what you are doing with the canoe paddle, the kayak paddle works well in solo canoes.

I have the Hemlock Kestrel which is perfect for my size and weight. I don't have issues with wind pushing me around or off course. A well designed canoe fitted to your weight/height should be very easy to control and would not be as affected by wind as an ill designed boat,

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:28 pm

I'm getting a tandom canoe so I can bring my son with me, but he's to young to do any paddling so I'm just hoping I can move around with just my own arm power. and I'm gonna buy the Mad river adventure 14.

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:24 pm

Well, as a start, add up the weight you'll want to carry (including gear) and then look at cargo capacity of the canoes you are considering. I'd suggest you go up to a 15 or 16 foot model if it's going to be two people - remember, he's going to grow and paddle (hopefully) someday. And you'll want some freeboard to handle waves.