What is the cheapest way to buy a

Question

Kayak or Canoe? I've never owned one before but I live near one of the biggest lakes in the South and would like to buy one but the ones I see online are TERRIBLY expensive.

Answer 1

Kayak are cheaper than canoe.Try look at here

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...

or

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...

Answer 2

Advertise in your local paper. Wanted Canoe or Wanted Kayak. Visit boat dealers who sell canoes and kayaks. Locate a local canoe/kayak club. Members are often up-grading and need to sell their old boat. Don't buy a canoe or kayak on the basis of price. Take some lessons from a certified instructor or school. Visit local landing/launch sites. Talk with boaters.  

Answer 3

check craigslist or ebay

Answer 4

If you are looking for a new one Ive seen kayaks at walmart. nuf said there. the other answers for used are good suggestions. the rest depends on what you want it for.2 or more people, Id say a canoe. they make yaks for 2 also. sit on top kayak? very buoyant. not easy to flip, actually my kingfisher is hard to flip, and great for fishing. got mine at boaters world. look up "top kayakers.net"