Good morning all! I currently have an Old Town Loon (138T? it's in storage right now as it is -5 and snowy!) and with the addition of three kids, a dog, and all that goes with them I am seriously looking for a "family" sized canoe. Most of my paddling will be rivers in Iowa and surrounding states, and I am curious as to what some of you inland paddlers thought would make a great family platform. Cost is not a paramount concern-I am most concerned with portability (must be able to go on the roof of my truck), and durability (I'll be doing some late summer paddling and the rivers get really low here in August-there WILL be some bottoming out and beaching while we are paddling.)
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, as well as any paddle suggestions. I haven't been in anything other than a kayak since the late 90's, so this will be an entirely new adventure!
Thanks!
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, as well as any paddle suggestions. I haven't been in anything other than a kayak since the late 90's, so this will be an entirely new adventure!
Thanks!