Finding a fishable canoe???

[RMP-WI]

Used to be a proud owner of a 18 ft. fish & ski. Sold boat & bought pop-up camper, have 4 young kids. Must have something light, which would be extremly mobile. A square stern canoe!, designed to use with a small outboard. The January 2002 issue of Bass & Walleye boats features 3 canoes. Gruman ,Pelican & Scott. The Scott Duck boat is highly rated, but at a price tag of $1150.?? Have visited canoes.com. Many choices, and would really like to make my first purchase, my last purchase. Not afraid to shell out the dough if it's well worth it!! Any comments or critism's is greatly appreciated!! T-you

[owner2]

Have a Scott Deep Duck and it is great for fishing. Gets my vote.
Good Luck.

[redbone]

couple things to think about. a flatter bottom (easier to fish out of)is more stable but won't track as well unless it has a keel. square stern is a good choice for adding propulsion. material makes a difference in weight. generaly the lighter it is the more its going to cost. you can save some money buying one thats a factory second, nothing wrong structuraly just a finish blem. cabelas carrys those all the time. good luck.

bob piette

[GW]

Have considered the Leisure Life 15.4 canoe. Available in camo and standard green. Available at the web site of www.warnersdock.com. Price quite a bit less then the others you have considered.
Thanks

[Phil T.]

I'm not sure I've ever seen one, but there's a thing called a Poke Boat that advertises in the small ads in the back of the big three outdoor magazines. It costs nothing to inquire.

[Bill S]

I own a Gheenoe for duck hunting. 15.5 ft long, 80lbs and unbelievably stable. Email me at bill@advancesales.net and I will try to find the local dealer and info for you. Myself (220 lbs) and son (220lbs) and 3 bags of decoys it drafts very little water and moves easily thru the water. You can stand up in this boat.

[Nitecrawler]

Hey RMP,
Wife & me got a Pelican three years ago. Lots of room, most of the time I’ll stand while fishing.
Very stable rig! It will take five h.p., but I use electric. Gets my vote!

[ARB]

You might check out Old town canoes. They have a wide variety of styles and sizes. These are extremely durable and very well made. My dad has a 16' Camper and a 17' Penobscot. These are two really nice canoes for familly fishing and touring.
I am in no way affiliated with Old Town just a believer. www.oldtowncanoe.com

[Bob G2]

Last time I was up in the boundry waters, every "canoe" that tipped was a Grumman Sport Boat. You would be better off with their regular squarebacked canoe, even if it is a little heavy (~100 pds). Also, friends of mine have the portable outriggers on their canoe, you can even walk around in the canoe once you have them on. Just don't know if you can run a motor with them on, maybe check with the manufacturer.

[LeeMN]

I would go with an aluminum. I've used dozen of different canoes and the aluminum ones either Grumman or Alumacraft will last much longer. Hold up good to bouncing off rocks. A bit heavier than some but light enough to portage. Not a big fan for the square backs because they are harder to turn in tight rivers. Never had a problem hunting out of one of the AL ones either, easy to paint.