What brand of canoe is the best?

Question

Looking to purchase a canoe for tripping in the BWCA...I am looking for a lightweight model that is well constructed to resist rocks, and also to be good looking as well. I am considering Merrimack, Weenonah, and Souris River- also open to other suggestions.

Answer 1

Absolutely beyond doubt... the best one is the one you build yourself.  Hey, you said you were open to suggestions...

Check it out... it is easier than you think, and with todays high tech boat resins - you can do it your self - it will be fun, easy, and you will be prouder of it than any one you can buy at any price... and hey, with a little dark wood grain finish and a piece of white birds eye maple - you can even put your monogram right into the wood works' finish...

http://www.glen-l.com/

Answer 2

There are many different styles of canoes and you must determine what your preferences are. Do you want it only for the sport of Canuoeing, do you want it for speed, for stability , do you want to fish with it, would you want to be able to put a motor on it , will you be using it with other passengers, if so how many,will you want to portage over land with it, will you want to transport it with a car or truck, if so will you use a trailer etc.???. Do you want Wood, fiberglass, PVC Plastic , Aluminum??? Once you determine these things you can narrow it down a little.

Answer 3

How about a Bell, Joe Seliga model?