Old Town Columbia - Have you paddled one?

[Jmharrick]

An opportunity to purchase a Kevlar Old Town Columbia has fallen into my lap. I’m going to take a look at it tomorrow morning.

Does anyone have any experience with and/or recall the specs for this boat? I know it’s over 18’ long and primarily a lake boat. I’m considering it for lake camping trips with the family and need something I can cram the wife, kids, and dog into. Would this fit the bill?

Any responses are appreciated.

-Jake

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Have a look at this water test with specs page:

www.BWCA.com Photo, Forum, BWCA, BWCAW, Quetico Park

BWCA.com is a great resource to aid in your planning and enjoyment of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness(BWCA) and Quetico Park.

bwca.com

 

[Benson Gray]

This model was introduced in 1984 and the 1987 catalog page is shown below. Good luck,

Benson

 

[NoelCanoeDad]

Hello,

Jake decided to pass on the Columbia so I will be posting it here later today or tomorrow. If anyone is interested in this awesome Kevlar canoe let me know. Thanks

 

[Jmharrick]

The boat was in great shape and looked like it would be a fast hull, it just didn’t seem to have the capacity I would need for the whole family.

If I had more storage I would have bought it for a later stage in life when the kids could actually contribute to paddling a tandem.