Would you buy a kayak, canoe or a boat?

[ashley0323]

We are having to make this decision, unfortunately, we can only pick one! Would you choose to purchase a canoe,kayak or a boat of some kind? Why?

 

[missyify]

Well I guess it would depend more on your wants/likes/dislikes. Personally, I love my kayak. I can carry it by myself where boats can't go. I have modified it for fishing, but I can also take my boys for a spin. My daughter (4) paddles her own. My husband has one, too, so we can all go. All of them fit into the van. It was just the right choice for us.

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[Northern Dancer]

...I'd be buying a canoe because I would be using if more often.
...I would rent a kayak or borrow one from a friend to have fun in the sun.
...I would rent some other water contraption to be silly in the water.

 

[campforums]

I think kayaks are the most fun but if I were buying it would be a canoe because they are the most versatile for tripping

 

[killeroy154]

I am partial to canoes. I have nothing against kayaks. I think canoes make better hats.

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And when your not wearing them, you can load them down with camping gear.

 

[Northern Dancer]

Dunno - I think my hat is prettier than your hat!

 

[Jasmin Cottontail]

If I have a lake inside my property then I would definitely purchase either a canoe or kayak. Not only it will help me relax but it's also a good form of exercise since you will be rowing Haven't tried any of it yet but I guess it would be fun!

 

[Alexandoy]

I have a friend who is an army officer. When he retired, he bought a small motorboat that he brings to the sea for his hobby. The boat is kept in his home. He has a trailer that his suv pulls when he goes on a trip to the beach resort. I could see that he is having so much fun since it is a status symbol to have such a toy. But I don't agree with the expense involved. It is very costly. Perhaps it is more practical to just rent a boat instead of owning one.

 

[killeroy154]

If I have a lake inside my property then I would definitely purchase either a canoe or kayak. Not only it will help me relax but it's also a good form of exercise since you will be rowing Haven't tried any of it yet but I guess it would be fun!

It'll sure work them muscles around your neck and arms. I was fishing a river with my buddies one day. It was great company and good time until I realized what time it was. I had to get off the water and to work, so I bid my friends farewell and took off down stream headed for the vehicle. It's always alot further down the river than I realize, and a short canoe does not go as fast or cut through the water like a longer one. When I got to work that evening the soreness from over exerting those muscles was setting in. I sometimes have to wear cotton gloves at work, and it never fails that your nose itches when wearing them. It hurt to raise my arm to scratch my nose. I love being on the water.

 

[rz3300]

I have always wanted to have a kayak and do the solo thing, but then again that would be a little intimidating at my level. I would also need a new and upgraded canoe here soon, so I would stick with that.