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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: tryagain on March 06, 2016, 09:15:07 PM
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Starting to think a/some canoes/kayaks might be good idea to take on our travels but not really sure what path to go down so seeking input from those that have been there before. So we have 4 kids 8,6,4 and 8mths and am looking for a way to ultimately be able to accommodate all of us, obviously the little one is two little at the moment but that will change before we know it. Realistically it will be second hand purchases and I am in no rush so it will just be a case of keeping my eye out for good deals. After a quick look I am trying to figure out weather a Canadian or sit on top (or other?) is the best style to go for and whether it is best to go two 3 seater's, or one bigger capable of four and a smaller 2 man one so that if I just wanted to go for a paddle by my self I would have to take something as big.
Had a quick look on gumtree and these look like they may be a reasonable option. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bangalow/kayaks-paddle/double-quad-plastic-kayak-and-new-paddles/1098350978 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bangalow/kayaks-paddle/double-quad-plastic-kayak-and-new-paddles/1098350978)
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pm sent :laugh:
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We have similar plans although have two boys aged 9 and 7 and are watching for something similar. Unsure if we go for two singles with a higher weight capacity or the tandem that seem harder to find second hand.
Your link looks good, shame we in Canberra so a bit far away ...
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Been thinking along the same lines.
With the exception that its only me and the missus and we is getting old and crotchety.
SWMBO has bad knees and cant get up from a low water craft, so I was thunking lightweight tinny with a tiny motor.
More stable, no effort, and a little easier to get in and out of.
I have seen lots of boats on Lake Macquarie, and lots of families.
With the little ones, you might consider an open Canadian, with some outriggers.
Dont take long to assemble, but gives great stability.
Light weight, and easily strapped to the camper.
You can also get a water snake electric motor which takes the effort out of getting around.
The sealed kayaks and their like tend to be a little less stable.
I have pulled a few folks out of the water when they have tipped them and cant get back on.
A bit of a problem a couple of K from the shore.
And with little ones, not good at all.
Whatever you get, please be sure to get the kids "Comfortable" life jackets. Not just cheap ones.
They will enjoy it more, you will worry less and should something go wrong, God forbid, they have a much better chance of survival.
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We have a 5m long canoe (http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Glide-Ranger-Canoe.aspx?pid=361002#Recommendations (http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Glide-Ranger-Canoe.aspx?pid=361002#Recommendations)).
As we have a dual cab ute with ladder racks its easy enough to chuck on the roof for travel. We fit the four of us in it (kids 8 and plus me and missus). We
have had it a few years and the idea was that if the kids get tired etc we can still paddle around, also great for fishing.
This wouldn't be the best option for everyone but works well for us.
Rob
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A tad more expensive but easy to carry is the Quick boat = http://quickboats.com/ (http://quickboats.com/)
I had a porta bote for a few years and it was great as well = http://www.porta-bote.com.au/ (http://www.porta-bote.com.au/)
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After a bit more research I am thinking of going for one of the ones in my original link, should be enough to get me and the three older ones out and about at the moment and then we can asses if we go another of the same or something a bit smaller. I for the most part see us using it in smaller rivers etc. so ATM I don't know that more of a boat set up would suit. If I do want to go down that path however I can probably borrow my father in-laws tinnie that has just been sitting there gathering dust for the last 5 of so years.
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A tad more expensive but easy to carry is the Quick boat = http://quickboats.com/ (http://quickboats.com/)
I had a porta bote for a few years and it was great as well = http://www.porta-bote.com.au/ (http://www.porta-bote.com.au/)
Just had a look at the quick boats at 3.7, holds 4 adults at 75 kg each. Must be midget adults?