Canoes are generally defined as a small narrow open topped boat but may also be seen with both outriggers and sails. The generally accepted identification of a Canoe is narrow and powered by paddles. Canoes can come in many sizes from the most common 1 man canoe up to large multi person war canoes. Canoes are genre rally classed apart from Kayaks in that they have an open top where as a Kayaks top is covered, however the term Canoe is commonly used to describe both Canoes and Kayaks.

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HISTORY OF THE CANOE

MODERN CANOES

The Modern day canoe whilst owing a lot to its past has diversified into a wide number of types used with a large number of different materials used in canoe manufacturing with many specialised uses. Listed below are a number of Canoe types.

 

River canoes
Designed for white-water canoeing and often known as White-water Canoes they are tuff and manouverable canoes made of modern composite materials such as carbon and kevlar. Built for white-water River Canoes are quite often made of durable materials such as Kevlar Canoes and Carbon Canoes, They are quite often equipped with a spray deck thus making them similar in appearance to Kayaks. However the paddler will still be knelt and using a single bladed paddle

 

Outrigger canoes

Outrigger Canoes are usually equipped with a sail the outrigger providing stability whilst under sail. This type of canoe can be used at sea.

 

Sailing canoes

Sailing Canoes Similar to Outriggers but possessing a small keel for stability

 

Racing Canoes

Designed primarily for speed and used widely in competition, Sprint Canoes have been developed for flat water racing and is designed to have minimum drag from its sleek hull.

 

Prospector Canoes
Prospector Canoes are a general purpose canoe more commonly found with a large capacity for carrying a number of people. Originating as the name would suggest from pioneer style canoes of American 1700’s  they are the ideal canoe for longer trips where large amount of provisions can be carried, Prospector canoes are also very versatile being both durable and manoeuvrable and able to cope with white-water rapids the hands of a skilled paddlers.

 

Square Stern Canoes

Square Stern Canoe as the name suggests are equipped with a square stern for the mounting of an outboard motor.

 

Play boating Canoes

A sub category of the River Canoe used generally for white-water canoeing

 

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Used Canoes Deals Online

If you’re an experienced canoeist and looking for a Used Canoe then odds are you already know exactly what you’re looking for. If your new to the sport of canoeing and kayaking then congratulations it truly is a great sport you are entering weather you are thinking of white-water canoes , traditional canoes, Sea Kayaks or the myriad of other styles of canoeing you will surely find a pastime that is exhilarating and healthy. Canoes come in many forms a good starting point for beginners is to take a look at inflatable canoes and kayaks as the cost of investment is a lot less and transport for obvious reasons is a lot easier. It’s also worth seeking expert tuition before going solo canoeing of any sort involves open water and has the potential to be dangerous for someone who is not aware of the hazards and risks associated. Happily there are manyCanoe and Kayak clubs who will be able to provide you with expert instruction from a Canoe instructor to take you through the basics.  Used Canoes and Used Kayaks has got a lot easier with so many online resources springing up in recent years in fact many canoe and kayak clubs will have their own websites where members may be selling their boats. Also a number of the specialist canoe shops will advertise second-hand canoes from their part exchange stock.  Modern day canoes have become quite diverse in both range and materials from inflatable boats, fibreglass, plastic, wood, carbon and Kevlar or even a composite canoe of a number of the materials listed. In any case the same rule applies when buying a used canoe online. You should not part with money until you have seen and checked the boat in person. If you are new to the sport look to buy a boat through a trusted source either your local canoe society or club or recognised specialist canoe retailer where you will more than likely be able to get a limited warranty If your buying from a private source its worth taking an experienced friend along with you to check out the boat before you hand over your hard earned cash. Hull integrity should be looked at and general wear and tear. Lastly compare prices for the model you are buying maybe you can get something very comparable and brand new for a similar price. In anycase
I wish you well as you will be entering into a great pastime that allows access to wonderful stretches of water across the globe.

 

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