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A special canoe in case I ever trip with Jimbo
May 22nd, 2023 at 10:14pm
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18 foot and 36 wide. May take all day to move evertyhing it will carry across theportage   

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Re: A special canoe in case I ever trip with Jimbo
Reply #1 - May 22nd, 2023 at 11:28pm
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Marten wrote on May 22nd, 2023 at 10:14pm:
18 foot and 36 wide. May take all day to move evertyhing it will carry across theportage   

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You could opt for this. Room for all of Jimbo's gear, your gear and a couple of BIG portage monkey's to haul it across the portages while you guy's supervise.  Wink Grin

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Reply #2 - May 23rd, 2023 at 12:47pm
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Marten wrote on May 22nd, 2023 at 10:14pm:
18 foot and 36 wide. May take all day to move evertyhing it will carry across theportage   

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I seem to recall (not one, but) two of our QJ Moderators renting one of these several years back and having a notably bad experience over the course of  @10 days or so.  Their complaints about how poorly it (allegedly) handled still echo in my ears... and these were quiet guys who seldom complained about anything.  Consequently, it's going to take a strong ringing endorsement from multiple VERY trusted sources before I would even consider trying a Champlain... no matter how much cargo I could shove in it.

That has been one of the real plusses for me in routinely visiting the QJ website over these many years.  You get to know folks and learn to trust their assessments.  It can save you a lot of time and misery.

I'm NOT saying this is a bad canoe.  Obviously there is a market that wants it.  It's more about how I, personally, make up my mind about trying specific new products to serve my expected needs.  Word-of-mouth from sources I trust is a huge factor in my decision-making.

So, my ears are wide open for contrarian points of view re: the Champlain. 

Jimbo   Cool

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Reply #3 - May 23rd, 2023 at 5:40pm
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I snatched up this outfitter issue Champlain for its capacity. With trips being more fly-in  and moving base camps style for 30 days or more I wanted it over a MN II that I have paddled a few times. Also hoping one of my solos may nest inside for more options when we strap canoes to the Otter aircraft. If I have to use it flipped over as a rain shelter it should excel. Grin
  
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Reply #4 - May 24th, 2023 at 9:48pm
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When I was in the market for a canoe, Rutabaga had a store with a test paddle day nearby. The first canoe we paddled was a Sundowner, which I believe is now discontinued and slightly smaller.

I came with a fairly experienced bow paddler and another friend (150lbs) for ballast. My first thought was it needed another two friends for ballast.
  
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Reply #5 - May 24th, 2023 at 10:41pm
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Yes this canoe will haul a lot. I noted Kelly Kettle has designed their new 64 cup kettle too squeeze in behind the stern seat. The optional stove pipe and collar telescopes and fits atop. This new Jimboized kettle can be set up in a spare tent and all can enjoy a sauna as the evening refreshments are retrieved from the solar powered cooler that is another option for the Champlain.
  
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Reply #6 - May 25th, 2023 at 5:14pm
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I do love the nesting aspect.

Hey, I got an idea. How about a solar panel infused spray skirt for it to, oh don't know, recharge that solar powered cooler or recharge a new and improved mondo Kelly Kettle? Smiley
  
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Reply #7 - May 25th, 2023 at 7:52pm
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db wrote on May 25th, 2023 at 5:14pm:
I do love the nesting aspect.

Hey, I got an idea. How about a solar panel infused spray skirt for it to, oh don't know, recharge that solar powered cooler or recharge a new and improved mondo Kelly Kettle? Smiley


Might as go all out.  Wink Grin

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Reply #8 - May 26th, 2023 at 1:27pm
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solotripper wrote on May 25th, 2023 at 7:52pm:
db wrote on May 25th, 2023 at 5:14pm:
I do love the nesting aspect.

Hey, I got an idea. How about a solar panel infused spray skirt for it to, oh don't know, recharge that solar powered cooler or recharge a new and improved mondo Kelly Kettle? Smiley




Fantastic!!.A middle sear for the portage monkey with one of these on each side. No paddles needed so keeping with our lightweight single portage plan.

Might as go all out.  Wink Grin

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Re: A special canoe in case I ever trip with Jimbo
Reply #9 - May 27th, 2023 at 11:02pm
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Those who know Jimbos last name are not surprised that he will carry a lot of stuff. We heard constantly about the Wenohnah champain. Cool
  
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