Raddison Canoes

[Mr. 16 gauge]

Anyone ever have or use one? Looking for a small, LIGHTWEIGHT, boat for duck hunting. Tired of hauling my rowboat over the dikes at Harsen's, ect. by myself. Also, what would you recommend for a small outboard (hp-wise) for a canoe of this type (I was thinking of the square stern). Thanks in advance.

[n.pike]

I have a 12' for duck hunting, use a 27" thrust electric motor. T his works great because the canoe only weighs about 35 lbs, plus you can climb in and out without it tipping. If you hunt alone a lot, the 12' has the advantage because of the oarlocks in position for the rear seat, which are easier to use than paddling because of the wide beam.

[goosewa]

Mr. 16,

This same subject showed up in another forum.

Here are a couple of suggestions. Personally, I am more partical to Royalex, Fiberglass, or Kevlar Hybrids.

I think aluminum is too loud and paddle or track like crap fully loaded or empty.

Here are a few suggestions which I believe would suit your needs. Just remember most of the Square End Canoes are going to be a bit heavier than you regular double end canoe and will not paddle as well. I know there are outboard motor brackets which can easily be installed and or removed for double end canoes which would stil allow you to use a trolling or small outboard motor.

http://www.madrivercanoe.com/sporting.shtml#duckhunter14
http://www.madrivercanoe.com/explorer.shtml
http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/canoe_sporting.html

I prefer the Mad River over the Old Town. I have a 16' Mad River Explorer in Royalex and is a great canoe. Stable, Paddles Nice, and is not too heavy.

(Just as a note, check out the carrying capacity for the Mad River Duck Hunter 14'. She can hold 1000 pounds of gear and still have 6" inches of freeboard.)

-Goosewa