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Alan Gage
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07/15/2015 03:41PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Looks like hell but it's a thoroughbred. Jensen designed solo from the late 70's. Someone punched a hole in the side and did an ugly patch and then they painted it camo. Story I heard was they planned to use it as a duck boat. Not quite sure what they were thinking.

Originally the boat was quite deep, making it difficult to paddle. I removed the gunnels and cut down the sides a couple inches. Also gave it a little more tumblehome and added an adjustable footbrace. This left it with very similar lines as my Bell Magic. While it might be ugly it paddles great and is just a shade faster than my Magic. I've used it for workout paddles, relaxing jaunts around the lake, and fishing on the river with my dog. If I didn't already have lots of other nice solos I wouldn't think twice about tripping with it.

16' long with no rocker so the Prism would be a good comparable. Weighs in right at 50lbs. You just need to learn to embrace the ugly and confidently smile to yourself when other people snicker at it not knowing the swan that lies under that ugly ducking exterior.

$250 and I can deliver it to Minneapolis or anywhere en-route (from NW Iowa) this Saturday. Otherwise you can pick it up whenever you want.

Link to pictures and discussion

Alan
 
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IsleRoyaleguy
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07/19/2015 12:34PM  
If not sold. I would like a shot at it.
Thanks
IRG
 
Tophery4
  
02/04/2016 11:03PM  
still for sale?
 
Alan Gage
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02/05/2016 08:32AM  
Yes, yes it is.

Alan
 
02/05/2016 09:46PM  
If I were closer to you, I would gladly take it off your hands. The price is great, and it sounds like it's a fast boat with good handling.

Who cares about ugly? I had an '73 charger back in the day that looked like a graduate from a Mad Max movie and loved it to death.

Can you shoot me an e-mail with where you are, so I can figure travel time? May be worth a drive...
 
builditbetter22
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02/05/2016 11:42PM  
Email sent
 
elstad8817
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02/06/2016 11:44AM  
If it doesn't go, let me know. I have in-laws in Spencer Ia and live in Minneapolis. I'd like a shot at it.
 
elstad8817
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02/06/2016 11:44AM  
If it doesn't go, let me know. I have in-laws in Spencer Ia and live in Minneapolis. I'd like a shot at it.
 
djw22
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02/06/2016 12:07PM  
I'm in Ames. Is this still for sale?
 
Alan Gage
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02/06/2016 01:42PM  
I have several interested parties but no one has committed. First one to do so gets it.

Alan
 
Alan Gage
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02/07/2016 09:13AM  
This canoe has been sold pending pick-up and payment!

Thanks,

Alan
 
hunt3r
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02/07/2016 10:31AM  
Alan if the sale does not go through please let me know. I'm not on the forum every day my email is hunterkath90@gmail. Com . Thanks -Hunter
 
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