Recent content by Athomas

In that case, I would take a pair! In that case, I’d take a pair. I can send you a private message to make arrangements if that’s ok.

@NoelCanoeDad, did you refurbish the woodwork?

Dang! I’m a 33 with little hope of losing the extra inch 😅 Unless you think they’re vanity sized or run a little big?

@ErktheRed Sounds perfect for my partner. She’s just getting into paddling. I’ll take it off your hands if you’re still looking to offload it. Feel free to send me private message.

Canadice 🙂

For anyone still following this post, I found my boat, an 87 Curtis Nomad. Thanks for the tips and insight 😁

Sorry I missed this post some how! Great meeting up with @VDiddy for the exchange!

I'd be interested. I'm also in Rochester. I paddled quite a bit 20 years ago, as an adolescent and in my early 20s, largely in the same areas of the ADK you listed, and I'm looking to get back into it now. Planning and executing a trip like this would be lots of fun, I think.

One thing I love about canoes in particular (and small boats in general) is how individually customizable they are. On the question about long distance paddling, you'll find that folks have lots of different configurations to meet their specific needs for comfort or accessibility (seat...

Cool! Would you be willing to send me some photos and maybe we can agree on a tentative offer? If that feels solid enough, maybe we can a work on logistics of exchange from there?

I test paddled that Nomad that Hemlock has. Its a lovely boat. Only downside is that the bucket seat didn't fit me very well and is a bit more than I'm willing/able to spend right now. Are you still looking to sell your FG model? If, so where are you located?

Beautiful! Thanks for the tip! I went to their site but didn't see the boat listed and it looked like all their used swifts were sold anyway. If you have a direct link, please share and I'll definitely keep an eye out.

I've test paddled and really enjoyed the Rheaume Reble, the Swift Cruiser series, and a Curtis nomad but just haven't found quite the right boat at the right price for what I can afford at the moment. If anyone is selling or has any hot leads, please let me know. I'm based in Rochester but...