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Canoe Advice; Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite. (Read 5959 times)
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Canoe Advice; Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.
May 28th, 2012 at 3:14pm
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Well, I finally did it.  I bought a used Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.  I normally rent canoes over the past twenty-five years, since I sold my Grumman Canoe when I moved to Georgia. I liked the option of the middle seat so that I can use it as a solo canoe.  I figure if I can handle a 72 pound Grumman I can handle a 58 pound Duralite.  Now that I own it, can anyone offer advice on the pros and cons, care and feeding and how well I have to treat it to keep it in good shape and prevent it for being damaged?

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Re: Canoe Advice; Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.
Reply #1 - May 29th, 2012 at 1:54am
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Keep it out of the sun (or covered with a light-blocking shield like a heavy tarp) and also away from flourescent lighting.  I found out the hard way that flourescent lights degrade the epoxy just like sunlight.
  
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Re: Canoe Advice; Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.
Reply #2 - May 29th, 2012 at 3:15am
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I spray my canoes with 303 aerospace protectant.  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

Not sure how much it helps, but it sure can't hurt.

I own a Souris River Quetico 17.  Nice boat, and the folks in Atikokan thank you.

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Re: Canoe Advice; Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.
Reply #3 - Jun 3rd, 2012 at 11:36pm
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I have had a SR Q 18.5 in duralite for about 8 years.  I keep it in a shed and wipe it down with 303 every year.  Great boat!  Mine did not have a 3rd seat so I built one and put it in where I can use when I want to.  I use the 3rd seat to solo and fish while the wife is still sleeping in the mornings.

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Re: Canoe Advice; Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.
Reply #4 - Jun 13th, 2012 at 2:51am
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Thanks everyone for the great advice!

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