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MReid	06/09/2021 12:50PM   If you end up west of the Cascades, there's a lot of paddling which the Advantage is ideal for. I got into marathon racing in Bellingham 40 years ago, and there are lots of slow rivers, sloughs and lakes. East of the Cascades, not so much.
bapazian1	06/10/2021 12:40AM   It's a tractor sliding seat and has the adjustable foot brace bar. These are both really nice features for trimming the boat/stability/control.
bapazian1	06/09/2021 10:52AM   Hello, I'm considering selling my Advantage I bought last year. We are unexpectedly moving across the country to Washington State. Due to the nature of paddling in Washington I don't think I can warrant keeping this canoe as I will mostly be using sea kayaks instead. This boat was bought in brand new condition and is still in great shape. No dents but a few surface scratches from normal Boundary Waters use. The boat is incredibly fast ( I cruised at 4mph )and can haul gear nicely. Stability is good in this boat. I really enjoyed paddling it with a double blade but it also paddles great with a single blade. Specs: Length16' 6" (502.92cm) Gunwale Width22.5" (57.15cm) Maximum Width29.5" (74.93cm) Waterline Width29.5" (74.93cm) Stern Depth14" (35.56cm) Center Depth13" (33.02cm) Bow Depth 19 Year: 2020 Weight: 31# Price is firm at 2700$. I will include the standard pedestal style portage yoke. This is a great deal on an excellent canoe. Please email at bapazian1@gmail.com. Otherwise call or text eight-four-five 590-0816. I am located in Duluth, MN
bapazian1	06/09/2021 03:56PM   Thanks for the info. We are going to be in Ellensburgh Washington. You know if it's possible to paddle upstream on the Yakima River? Otherwise it looks like the Wanapum Reservoir near Vantage is the closest option for flat water of any size Really looking forward to checking out Chelan and other mountain Reservoir. Plan to paddle in the sound, San Juan islands, and once the border opens BC. Are you still in Washington? We could paddle sometime contact me if you want. It's a great boat though if anyone is interested in it. Definitely the most fun solo I've ever paddled!
straighthairedcurly	06/12/2021 07:08PM   Just sent you an email.
bapazian1	06/16/2021 07:02PM   This boat is still for sale! Excellent canoe if anyone is interested.
MReid	06/10/2021 06:46AM   bapazian1: "Are you still in Washington? We could paddle sometime contact me if you want. " Nope, Montana. My daughter lives in Bellingham, so I still get out there some. I've paddled Ross Lake, Lake Wenatchee, both of which are pretty close to you, and lots of coastal stuff. BC is close too.
WHendrix	06/09/2021 05:16PM   I lived in Washington (Pullman) for 25 years and found plenty of padding. There are a lot of stretches of the Snake that are good. Some of the Cascade lakes have some good paddling. In the middle of the state near Othello is something called the Winchester Wasteway that is a very nice overnight trip. The name is a bit of a turn off, but is just referring to irrigation water that is returning to a larger channel or a lake. The channel runs through a mix of state and federal wildlife land and it has more bird life than I have heard anywhere plus a lot of cayotes. There is also very nice paddling in northern Idaho at Priest Lake and especially Upper Priest Lake. I paddled a lot on Upper Priest. It's grizzly country so that gives it a different feel, especially if you are on a solo overnight trip. I've done that several times but I never really got comfortable with it. There are some designated campsites where steel food cabinets have been installed. I would think that paddling upstream on the Yakama would be a challenge. I fished it several times but never paddled there. The river is very heavily controlled by upstream dams. A lot of water is released during the growing season for orchards down stream. There would be some nice downstream runs however. I didn't notice where you currently live, but if it's in the Minn./St Paul metro area I's be happy to meet you sometime to pass on further info. Bill
straighthairedcurly	06/09/2021 09:32PM   Any pictures? Does it have foot brace? What type of seat?