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Originally Posted by jrc
I'm looking for a small boat to do so fishing and just explore some quiet areas. I'm not looking for transportation or crossing the lake just putting around Smith cove, or around the boat when anchored. So I've been asking myself these questions:
Canoe, Kayak or sit-on-top kayak?
I have a big heavy canoe that I use for river fishing but I want something smaller and lighter. I'm thinking that a kayak is lighter and a sit-on-top is lighter still. Plus is a sit-on-top easy to reboard.
What's a good brand?
I see prices from $400 to $1400, other than size what's important to look for?
I'm thinking about carrying it on the swim platform or on the bow of my cruiser, any one else do this?
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And now for something comletely different .....
How about one of those small rowing cats ? An example is
here but I've seen many different brands and types including some inflatable ones. The seem to move pretty well, are more stable than a canoe or kayak though lacking in stowage compared to the former. I think I've even seen them for sale at the Gilford
Walmart. The second pic is from their website.