not sure where to post this thread ? im after advice about buying a second hand Canadian style canoe . main use will be on canals , lakes lochs etc .

[silverpac64]

want it for 2 adults and 2 dogs . plus gear so not sure on the length depth etc had one 30 plus years ago and tried one out on titisworth reservoir near the roaches today for the first time in 30 plus years and fell in love again . what should i be looking for as for damage etc are they any lighter now ? what sort of price should a good second hand one run at , and anything else you can think of that may be of help . All the best .

 

[FerlasDave]

You should place a wanted ad in the classifieds down the main forum page.

However @greg.g has one up for sale that would be perfect! Great price too!

 

[Damascus]

Try "song of the paddle" forum, it’s a canoe version of BCUK

 

[greg.g]

Hi
I might have just what your looking for.
Details can be found here....

Sold - Venture prospector 155 corelite

I am reluctantly selling my Venture Prospector 155. Its only 18 months old and used a handful of times on local lakes in north wales. Only selling as my wife never really took to it and we recently adopted a rescue foxhound. The canoe needs a good home and to be used. Never used on running or...

bushcraftuk.com

Hope you find what you want.
I am located in Snowdonia.
Thanks
Greg

 

[birchwood]

I would suggest that the 115 is to short for 2 adults , 2 dogs and gear. Although the above all could be small size.
The prospecter hull is a good general purpose hull for what you need. Made by several different companies.
Royalex is a lightweight material , but discontinued now, second hand ones hold their value.
Wooden or plastic gunwales , depending on your storage options and how much maintenance you want to do.
By the time you buy a boat with paddles, buoyancy aids etc you won't get much change out of £1000.