| There are a number of excellent canoes on the market. Finding the best one for your needs depends on a few factors. In general, the longer the canoe, the faster it will be. If you want the best shallow water performance, choose a canoe that is asymmetrical below the waterline. However, these can be unpredictable, so they are inadvisable for whitewater rafting. In order to maneuver and withstand rocks, whitewater canoes should be strong and fairly short. Racing canoes are usually narrow, long and light. Camping canoes are wider, longer, and heavier. Make sure that a fishing canoe is big enough and stable enough to suit your style of fishing. Canoes that have high initial stability will feel steady when they sit flat on the water. However, their low final stability makes them subject to capsizing. In contrast, low initial stability canoes will have a higher final stability. High initial stability canoes have a hull which is very flat in cross-section, high final stability canoes have a more rounded hull. The depth of the canoe should be taken into consideration. Twelve inches is a good depth for a simple lake canoe. However, white-water canoeists and campers will probably prefer an inch or two more. One last thing to consider. While a good canoe will actually improve with age, a poorly designed canoe cannot. For this reason, a well designed used canoe may be a better choice than a low quality new one. Be sure to ask the seller of a used canoe if it has adequate, permanent flotation. |
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