252Life
07-19-2009, 08:14 AM
Looking for a suggestions:
We do a lot of paddeling. (gonna hit St. John's Marsh today) It is usually a family affair, but more recently my two youngest (7 and 2) have wanted to be with G/ma or a friend while we float. After years of canoeing all over Michigan we bought my 10 yo an Old Town Dirigo. Little did I know that both myself and my wife would absolutely LOVE the kayak. We both agree that we'd rather kayak than canoe. Trying to buy a used yak is like trying to win the lottery. They come up on CL but are gone a heartbeat.
Now my delima....
Should we sell/trade our 17' Grumman flat back with an Evenrude 2.5 hp gas motor to get two Kayaks ... OR ... should we hold off,save a little bit, keep the canoe and then buy 2 kayaks? I know its a personal decision, but my fear is that once we get the yaks, the canoe will never be used. My wife wants to keep the canoe...it certainly has its benefits and a TON of memories.
Any thoughts?
We do a lot of paddeling. (gonna hit St. John's Marsh today) It is usually a family affair, but more recently my two youngest (7 and 2) have wanted to be with G/ma or a friend while we float. After years of canoeing all over Michigan we bought my 10 yo an Old Town Dirigo. Little did I know that both myself and my wife would absolutely LOVE the kayak. We both agree that we'd rather kayak than canoe. Trying to buy a used yak is like trying to win the lottery. They come up on CL but are gone a heartbeat.
Now my delima....
Should we sell/trade our 17' Grumman flat back with an Evenrude 2.5 hp gas motor to get two Kayaks ... OR ... should we hold off,save a little bit, keep the canoe and then buy 2 kayaks? I know its a personal decision, but my fear is that once we get the yaks, the canoe will never be used. My wife wants to keep the canoe...it certainly has its benefits and a TON of memories.
Any thoughts?