Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Blackhawk canoe?
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The Lorax |
It's a 14'-2'' solo with adjustable seat. It weighs 37 lbs. It was bought new in 1992 and used two seasons and stored in his garage. I know someone who has seen it and said there is not one single scratch in it. I know the guy takes good care of everything he has. He wants to sell it to me (for what could be an incredible deal) because he said he knows I would appreciate it. I can't find anything on this make and model. |
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CaptnDan |
http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=856 |
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Koda |
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The Lorax |
This guy is really picky and would only sell it to me. It could be a great deal as he said he's firm on the price of....... Ready?......... Wait for it.......... ......... $300 |
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ozarkpaddler |
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kanoes |
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The Lorax |
I have heard that's it's one of two things. A tippy freestyle type canoe and others have said it's a nice little touring canoe. I'm looking to trip out of it. Something a little less "waggly" and hold a line better in the water than my Old Town Pack and a canoe that's easier to paddle than the Pack. I'm hoping this will do the job and I'll sell off the gently used pack. |
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Koda |
quote kanoes: "if you buy it you better feel very very guilty." Even at that price, it isn't theft if the other person agrees. :-) Lorax, you have to get it. You have a moral obligation to the great gods of canoe design to preserve and protect - and USE - one of the nicer boats from the early post-aluminum era. You will find it worlds apart from your OT Pack. If you get it but don't want to keep it, e-mail me on the back channel. Please. :-) |
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The Lorax |
He said he will have to get it out of his basement rec room where he stores it. It's even been stored and maintained at a consant temperature. LOL I've seen some die hards being their Harleys indoors through patio doors for winter storage, but canoes stored year round indoors? |
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thebob.com |
I used to own two of them; still own one. Let good friend talk me out of one, and as far as I know she is very happy with it. Beautiful canoe; I call it a "gentleman's canoe". For all practical purposes Blackhawk Canoes(Janesville, Wisconsin) went out of business in 1995. You should be able to find the serial number on the stern of the boat. The last 2 numbers sould be the year of it's production. I generally leave speculation of how poor, or how great a canoe is to others.........and take their speculation with a grain of salt.........since I have absolutely no knowledge of the paddling skills of the speculators. I will say this; if the canoe in question is in the condition stated, and for the price stated, I'd jump on it "in a heartbeat". If it doesn't live up to "your" expectations; contact me, and I'll take it off your hands & give you a healthy profit. Specs: Length 14' 2" Waterline length 14' Hull width 27 1/4 " Gunwale width 26 3/4 " Depth at center 11.5 " Bow height 17" Stern height 11 " Paddler weight range w/70 lbs. of gear 125 to 190 lbs. If the canoe is kevlar, that is probably what was know as Blackhawk's Gold layup. With the ICS system is was advertised at 42 lbs. The ICS (Integrated Component System) was an option available in the "Adventure Series" of Blackhawk's solo canoes. The 3 options were flat cane seat, canted cane seat, and composite bucket set. The foundation of the system was internal side pods in the canoe, which allowed seats to adjust both fore & aft, and to be raised or lowered. The information provided in this email came directly from Blackhawk literature. If you disagree with the information I provided; contact Blackhawk Canoes. The blue Blackhawk canoe in the photograph sent in by Ozarkpaddler is "not" a Zephyr. It "is" an Ariel, and has the ICS system installed. The paddler is a friend of mine from Wisconsin. He purchased the Ariel from me. I own it's sister ship" (green in color), which was purchased on the same day as the blue Ariel in the 1990s; at Rutabaga, in Madison, Wisconsin. P.S. Hope the info. has helped. I was not BSing you when I said I will be ready to take "that old barge" :^) off your hands if you purchase it ...... if it's not your "cup of tea". I am "always" seeking Blackhawk solo canoes. Always. BOB aka Blackhawk |
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outdoornut9 |
Feel free to contact me with any questions. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/6643938136.html |
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justpaddlin |
I'll say it's worth between about $600 and $1200. Most people won't pay much for an older canoe but there are a few Blackhawk enthusiasts out there that might be happy to pay closer to a thousand. |
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outdoornut9 |
Do you guys agree that this might be the Shadow 15.8 SS? Here are a few more pictures. Thanks all for you help! |
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TomT |
I had the gunnels replaced and it cost $1500. for all the intricate cuts. It's a very unusual deck design. It would be nice if Northstar or Swift Boats would buy the mold and put it out with today's materials. |
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cowdoc |
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outdoornut9 |
Feel free to contact me with any questions. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/6643938136.html |
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outdoornut9 |
Its about 15'5" from bow to stern; 32" wide from outside edges of gunnels; 11" high. Weighs about 40 lbs. Was told it was an early kevlar layup but have no idea what model it might be. It is pretty good shape; only minor scratches/scuffs. Also, how much is something like this worth? Thanks. |
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Goldenbadger |
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The Lorax |
To be used, and used a lot! |