Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Items For Sale or Wanted :: FS: Well Loved Sawyer Summersong $500
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gvsope15 |
This one’s a classic, but I’ve got a solo I’m about 90% done building that I’ll be paddling instead, for better or worse. In the meantime I’m upgrading my winter camping equipment. Too many outdoor sports and not enough storage space and money is my problem. |
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gvsope15 |
As you can see from the images, it's well used with a lot of scratches and gouges. It doesn't leak. One of the seat supports is detached from the hull and needs to be re-epoxied. The specs say it weighs 42# but I'd guess it's a bit heavier than that. Despite the obvious cosmetic flaws, I can't say enough good things about this canoe. It's fast, you can adjust the seat height to choose from three different levels of stability (from rock solid but basically sitting on the floor to lively, IMO), and it has enough room for solo tripping. I read somewhere that this canoe had the nickname the "Summerswim," but I never felt it was too tippy for a canoe that's 22" at the gunwales. Here's what Sawyer said about the Summersong... "The Summersong was designed by David Yost as a performance touring solo for paddlers in the 135-175 pound range, and their gear. It performs with authority as a tourer and tripper with a burden up to 225 pounds and it can be used as a day cruiser by larger paddlers. The Summersong can best be described as the gentlest of rockets. It runs at hull speed with astonishing ease, and runs sinuous, constricted waterways with a grace and fluidity that must be experienced to be believed. Further, this LER design by David Yost is an eminently seaworthy boat; dry, predictable and beautifully manageable in heavy seas. The 'Song incorporates all the well-proven Yost innovations: flare fore and aft, Yost Bubble amidships, and sweet transition lines for stability in a leaning turn." Here are the specs on it: Length: 15'4" Maximum beam at 4-inch waterline: 26.5" Maximum beam at rails: 22" Bow depth: 16" Midships depth: 12" Stern depth: 14" Weight: 42 lb $500 firm, and I'm located in southwestern Wisconsin. |
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TreeBear |
Cool canoe. I am also having to consciously limit myself. Haha |
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gvsope15 |
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gvsope15 |
jstplan: "How do I make contact with you, the email link does not work." Sorry for the delay! I just emailed. |
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Katepc |
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gvsope15 |
A beat up old beauty but entirely paddleable and no leaks. |