Hi, looking to buy a canoe to paddle myself and my 2 kids around (they are 12 and 8). Looking for something spacious but light since my kids are not much help yet with carrying it. Would definitely like it to be stable enough for us to fish from it, mainly will be in calm pond/lakes/resevoirs. in VT. I saw this Wenonhah Minnesota 2 18'6" canoe yesterday, (asking price is $600, noy looking to spend more than $1k) that looks to be in pretty decent condition, needs a couple small repairs. (see pictures).

For the canoe experts, is this a good purchase for what I'm looking to use it for? Other recommendations that would better fit our purposes? Thanks in advance!

It’s been a slow build but I finally got to the gunwales. I’m using copper rivets and think they look pretty nice. I also had previously gotten some opinions on painting and went with just the gunwales and the Thwart.

I sanded down the body quite a bit, then painted a thin coat of marine paint. Yet, these cracks still came through. Im going to sand and paint again, but not sure if they'll persist or if I should treat them first..

Any ideas out there?

Thanks.

We were eager to get out and view the fall colors before they were gone and I told her they were best viewed from the seat of a canoe while floating down a river.

Hey r/canoeing! My name is Jordan, I’m a senior at U of O in the Product Design program, and this fall for my studio class, I’m working on an all-season weather canopy aimed specifically for canoe tripping.

I grew up canoe tripping out of summer camp in Bemidji, Minnesota, and some of my best memories are paddling and camping in Voyageurs National Park.

I’m posting a short survey I’ve been developing with professor feedback, and I’m hoping to get some objective design feedback and insights into potential user needs for a canoe canopy.

All responses are hugely appreciated, thank y’all in advance!

Survey Link

I was impressed! What a beautiful museum in Peterborough, Ontario. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

East Texas paddle in an OT Discovery. Rented. Beautiful October morning

I’m fairly new to open canoes, though kayaked for decades. In my kayaks I used to be able to roll, but not so much now… but I practise self-rescue occasionally instead. Works reasonably well for me. I see there are plenty of videos about self-rescue in a canoe so I know that is possible, but my question is more, do people really practice that in open canoes - or is an “in theory” thing? Is the general advice with an open canoe same as a kayak - don’t go out unless you can self rescue? Mine is so stable compared to my kayaks I can virtually stand in it, but if it did go over I am not sure I could scramble back in because the sides are high. I just keep not too far from the shore atm.
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And it shan’t be my last!

As I've gotten more into paddling I've wondered how to safely extend the season into early winter, and getting back out earlier than normal when spring first starts to show up.

It seems one of the big decisions is whether to look into full dry suits or the semi-dry suits. My takeaway is semi-dry is more comfortable for hours of paddling, but if you actually go overboard in cold water/air, you're going to be safer in a true dry suit. Does that check out?

I usually paddle solo or tandem in open canoes usually kneeling single blade style.

While we're on the topic, what else should I know? Layering, hands and feet, route planning, beacons, radios, etc?

Thanks!

Anybody know of anything that can remove leaf stains and is okay for gelcoat. I already tried starbright. And I did use a magic eraser on one or two spots but it was hard going.

Where have you taken it? Do you use it for fishing/recreation/etc? Are you paddling on lakes or rivers? Any tips for upkeep/maintenance? What do you love about it? What do you wish was different about it? Tell me everything!

From what I can tell it’s a 1998 old town discovery scout. Needs a wash, but it’s in good shape. Came with three pretty roached paddles, but they’ll do for now. Stoked to have a canoe again, gotta dust off my canoeing merit badge

Hi everyone! My name is Bailey Swain, I’m a student at Mississippi State University, and my marketing class is conducting research on wilderness medicine. We would really appreciate your help by completing our survey! Your responses will help us better understand people’s interests and preferences regarding wilderness medicine courses.

Thank you for your time and for supporting our class project

Nothing quite like it

Royalex. Needs new seats. Hull looks to be in decent shape. Any red flags?