More Kruger Canoes...

[KEENO]

I guess my interest/obsession with Kruger Canoes and the man, canoeing visionary & legend, Verlen Kruger, has moved to a new level of commitment. I'm a self inflicted "KrugerHead" now!:victory:

Since purchasing my first 'Verlen Kruger designed - Sawyer Canoe built' LOON back in May of 2009, I've continued my search for other LOON, Monarch & the top of the evolutionary ladder of Kruger Canoes... The Sea Wind.

LOON post: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27589)

http://www.krugercanoes.com/

Well... A couple more beautiful specimens have been found, procured and now live in Tennessee. Not too far from the ocean & Great Lakes, yet with many beautiful rivers to paddle! :smiley_drive:

Kruger Sea Wind #55: (1998 circa)


Sawyer Canoe Co. LOON: (1985 vintage)


Kruger Seat System: As seat on left / portage yoke on right


Kruger Rudder:


In search of the next expedition canoe adventure...

SYOTW

KEENO

 

[Scott39]

I would love to have one of those, maybe someday.

 

[KEENO]

It's all about the hunt...

Keep looking Scott... They're out there, but difficult to find. I do know that Sea Wind #280 was just delivered to it's new owner last week while I was in Michigan. Not sure, how many Loons & Monarchs were ever produced?... I'm still looking for a Monarch.

Here's a few pics from a Dale Hollow Lake paddle last weekend with the (2) Sawyer LOONS.





KEENO

 

[kerry]

There was a Kruger on today's trip. I think it was a Sea Wind. I've never really been attracted to them. I can understand their utility. Perhaps my hesitation is caused by my preference for switching between kneeling and sitting while canoeing.

 

[T.Low]

Wasn't the Monarch licensed to Wilderness Systems? It's a gorgeous boat, regardless.

How many Foster paddlers also own a farkled up BRP ? That's what I really want to know.:sombrero:

You, Sir, are a rare Gentleman, indeed.

Cheers

 

[KEENO]

Hey All...

T. Low... The Monarch was produced by Mad River Canoes in VT and came adorned with the cool "Peace Pipe Smokin' Rabbit" insigna which make it worthy of a personal quest. (I think I've found one in Pensacola, FL for sale... I feel a road trip coming on!)

Farkled BRP you say.... It's all about simplicity. The Honda XRL is somewhat similar to a Ball Peen Hammer in this regard & seems like a throwback to the '80s when I ride it. :bike_rider: It's fun and has a few parts on it, while many of the factory ones have fallen off.

Kerry... I can understand your preferences while in a canoe. The Krugers are unique and an aquired taste, I admire Verlen's ability to think outside of the box and then create the vision in Kevlar. The Krugers do eat up miles, I paddle 15 miles @ a 3.5 Avg. MPH pace last weekend in the Mobile/Tensaw River Delta without much effort. You should give one a try, just to see how it is to go to the 'dark-side' (seated w/ rudder)

KEENO

 

[KEENO]

Hey T. Low....

I forgot to mention in my quick reply, that I have the Nigel Foster Silhouette, up at Kruger Canoe in Michigan, having the rear cockpit bulkhead relocated & revised. I planning on replacing the awkward Foster/Rowe seat with a NDK Foam Seat.

What do you think Mr. Foster would think of all of this cross-breeding?

KEENO

 

[KEENO]

Monarch Found...

Found a Mad River Monarch, in Pensacola FLA, & out the door in a moment to drive South for pick-up and a little overnight paddle in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.

More details to follow...

KEENO:wings:

 

[Scott39]

Found a Mad River Monarch, in Pensacola FLA, & out the door in a moment to drive South for pick-up and a little overnight paddle in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.

More details to follow...

KEENO:wings:

Sounds like a good find and some fun paddling, I'm stuck with the lack of water/lakes here in Colorado, but I do have Lake Powell about 7 hours away.