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06/28/2024 10:02PM
Looks like it, with a Gelcoat. But what I find surprising is the plate shows a build year of '99. I have a '96 with the more modern foam diamond core vs the cross-ribs. They must have let they buyer choose for a while? Anyone know?
Regardless, looks mint - must have spent most of its life in front of the mirror...a true garage queen.
Could be a great buy, depending on price.
Regardless, looks mint - must have spent most of its life in front of the mirror...a true garage queen.
Could be a great buy, depending on price.
"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ
06/29/2024 08:06AM
I would ask for close ups of the bottom before making the trip - I'd also ask them to get out a bathroom scale.
Price not out of the ballpark if it is indeed Kevlar & all in good nick.
Weight if Kevlar should be in the low to mid 40# range. If it's in the 55 - 60# range, then it's tuf-weave.
Edit to add: for me, portaging a 40# canoe is fine, but is about my limit. Your tolerance may vary.
Price not out of the ballpark if it is indeed Kevlar & all in good nick.
Weight if Kevlar should be in the low to mid 40# range. If it's in the 55 - 60# range, then it's tuf-weave.
Edit to add: for me, portaging a 40# canoe is fine, but is about my limit. Your tolerance may vary.
"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ
06/29/2024 10:20AM
Jellodyne: "She has the manual and looked it is #56. Thoughts on price at $1900? She is selling for her parents who purchased it in 2000.
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Great condition on that canoe. It’s worth her asking price, but it depends on how soon you need a canoe. Maybe you can find a better deal, but it could be weeks from now where you could be paddling this weekend.
06/29/2024 06:59PM
I would be more comfortable at $1200 - $1400. The canoe is a Kevlar cross rib Wenonah. It is heavier because it is not vacuum bag to remove excess resin. For $2000 or less you should be able to find an ultralight canoe. It looks nice, but that doesn’t make it lighter.
You probably wouldn’t have any trouble portaging it, canoes get heavy after 60 -65 lbs. Unless you are barking at 70 years old, then they all get heavy.
Carl
You probably wouldn’t have any trouble portaging it, canoes get heavy after 60 -65 lbs. Unless you are barking at 70 years old, then they all get heavy.
Carl
06/29/2024 07:43PM
That's a beautiful boat. Some people prefer gelcoat as it has a little better impact resistance. Personally, at that price, I'd rather have a more well-used ultralight. That's subjective, but keep in mind that if you use it, especially in the BWCA, it's going to get scratched up quickly. So paying a premium for a pristine canoe of that age may not make sense.
Being gelcoat, you'll need to look for cracks and if there are any ensure they aren't soft.
Being gelcoat, you'll need to look for cracks and if there are any ensure they aren't soft.
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