I got my folding canoe a couple days ago and just put it together tonite.
Wow it was tough, I see why they include a rubber mallet to help with the persuasion.

Weight is 39#, width at gunnels is 32 inches, length 16 feet. The seats are nearly 3# so I can save that when soloing, but my portage yoke will add some weight.

I'm gonna take her out on our first date this Tuesday for an overnighter in our canoe Wilderness System here in AK.
I'll send some pics.
Here is what she looks like in dry dock.
I'm stoked, and all parts are replaceable including the skin. She may remain.
"Forever Young"

Wow! Can't wait for the pictures

I assume you'll have to take apart and put together when you get there . . . or can you just put it on top of the car?

How long did it take you to put together the first time?

I hope it paddles really well and you have a great time with it. I'd be really curious to see a photo of what it looks like folded up.

Looks interesting. Does it fold the long way? What size is it when folded?

It took me about two hours to put it together, but that involved going back inside and watching the video every time I accomplished a task.
I expect it to take less than 30 minutes when I get it down, probably 15-20 minutes with two people to set it up.

4keys,
It fits into a large backpack when disassembled, I ordered the backpack, but it's not here yet, it's about 3x2.5 feet.

That's very pack able then . Let us know how it handles after you take it out for its maiden voyage.

I just got back from an overnighter in our Canoe Wilderness on Wednesday.
I stayed at an entry system Lake and did not see another person. I camped on the only decent (4 star site) on the lake.
The Ally is sturdy, steady (she will handle dogs well) and is one 1/3 faster than my 12.5 foot Old Town Pack Canoe.

She does not like a portage yoke (no gunnels and an aluminum frame).
But I think I have a nice idea.
I will buy a dished out yoke, pad it and use very small U Bolts to hold it in place using the aluminum frame. (I have to be able to remove the Yoke).

I portaged her about mile, she is a little heavy compared to my Old Town Pack, but I think I can get her down to 37-39#'s when she is set up to my liking, especially if I remove the seat for long portages. (I double portage anyway).

I give her two thumbs up as a solo, considering I have never paddled a real nice solo.
She cost 1,800 bucks, she will be a little tight with my wife and two large dogs but we pack light and I think it's doable.

PS: I do baby her more due to her delicate bottom, a little more wet footing is in order.

Anyone have suggestions for a name?

Dylan wrote Forever Young as a lullaby for his oldest son, Jesse. Maybe fudge the name a little and call her Jess.

May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of change shift

She looks good. Glad you seem to be enjoying it. How long did it take to put together this time?

quote boonie: "She looks good. Glad you seem to be enjoying it. How long did it take to put together this time? "

It took me about one hour to set it up the second time.
I still expect it to take me less than 30 minutes when I get it down.

All you have to do is cut the time in half again and you'll be at 30 minutes. I see you did car top it, but assume you didn't go too far or fast . . . ?

quote LindenTree3: "I just got back from an overnighter in our Canoe Wilderness on Wednesday.
I stayed at an entry system Lake and did not see another person. I camped on the only decent (4 star site) on the lake.
The Ally is sturdy, steady (she will handle dogs well) and is one 1/3 faster than my 12.5 foot Old Town Pack Canoe.


She does not like a portage yoke (no gunnels and an aluminum frame).
But I think I have a nice idea.
I will buy a dished out yoke, pad it and use very small U Bolts to hold it in place using the aluminum frame. (I have to be able to remove the Yoke).


I portaged her about mile, she is a little heavy compared to my Old Town Pack, but I think I can get her down to 37-39#'s when she is set up to my liking, especially if I remove the seat for long portages. (I double portage anyway).


I give her two thumbs up as a solo, considering I have never paddled a real nice solo.
She cost 1,800 bucks, she will be a little tight with my wife and two large dogs but we pack light and I think it's doable.


PS: I do baby her more due to her delicate bottom, a little more wet footing is in order.


Anyone have suggestions for a name?
"

"Johnny Five...then, when you need to take it apart, you yell, "no disassemble Johnny Five!..."

quote boonie: "All you have to do is cut the time in half again and you'll be at 30 minutes. I see you did car top it, but assume you didn't go too far or fast . . . ? "

I had to break it down and then set up it up before car topping it.

I travelled over 50 miles with it on my roof at 55 mph, it rode well.
It is very ridged, that is why it takes a rubber mallet to assemble it.