SHOP Talk: Choose the Right Canoe

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  • čas přidán 10. 08. 2016
  • To some all canoes look the same, but when you take a closer look they all have their own advantages. Andrew Romanelli a canoe enthusiast goes over key differences to look for when you're trying to find a canoe that suits your lifestyle.
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Komentáře • 168

  • @llewen123
    @llewen123 Před 4 lety +227

    This guy looks exactly how I thought a canoe expert would look

    • @thefirsted
      @thefirsted Před 3 lety +1

      Here in 2020 I would think a canoe expert would have a shorter beard with some sort gel in it or something. Other than that I completely agree. This man screams canoe expert lol :)

    • @hollisbradburyoutdoors3387
      @hollisbradburyoutdoors3387 Před 2 lety +1

      Best comment I have seen... and very true.

    • @stevewells6391
      @stevewells6391 Před 2 lety +1

      Dude does a great job!

    • @markkromer1238
      @markkromer1238 Před 2 lety +2

      F@#$ A! 🤣🙄👏

    • @jer6162
      @jer6162 Před 2 lety +5

      If I went to a canoe store and this guy introduced himself as a salesman I would be very happy

  • @JuanHernandez-ze3si
    @JuanHernandez-ze3si Před rokem +5

    A goldmine of information, I love videos like this, right to the details, thanks

  • @StuckinCal2024
    @StuckinCal2024 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Very informative! Thanks. Good job!

  • @susannewilliams
    @susannewilliams Před 5 lety +83

    Great! What a cool guy. Totally approachable and nice clear info. I would be so comftable to come to the shop and get into the conversation. This is how it’s done! Thanks.

  • @brucecrossman1940
    @brucecrossman1940 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, very informative. Thank you!

  • @pedroclaro7822
    @pedroclaro7822 Před 2 lety +3

    The difference between a rough and smoothe canoe is huge both in looks and the work that goes in to make it.
    These look great

  • @ragetobe
    @ragetobe Před 5 lety +11

    This video was one of the most straight forward and instructive videos I have ever come across, I had no idea about canoes going in, I feel way better informed at the end of this video, Thank you.

  • @leewaggers4733
    @leewaggers4733 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Excellent video, thanks very much 👍

  • @Dawn2DuskAdventuring
    @Dawn2DuskAdventuring Před 2 lety +1

    Learn more about canoes in this video than anywhere else. Damn this place is in Oregon going need to make a road trip here.

  • @Natschke_Family_Adventures
    @Natschke_Family_Adventures Před 5 lety +27

    Been thinking of getting a canoe since moving to a home along a lake, and I learned more in this video than a year of looking at canoes online trying to decide what I want. I greatly appreciate you putting this together.

    • @kCuFfication
      @kCuFfication Před 4 lety +1

      Same here. I was just skimming videos then got to this one and had to turn the volume up and get real intense and focused for a bit

  • @jeffheenan5433
    @jeffheenan5433 Před 2 lety +1

    best canoe video ever!!!!!

  • @hartzland7658
    @hartzland7658 Před 4 lety +3

    What a cool dude, feel pretty good havin him along on a canoe trip.

  • @ianj616
    @ianj616 Před rokem +1

    Cheers Andrew, this video helped me massively and answered all my questions. All the best mate.

  • @chrisoutdoors
    @chrisoutdoors Před 3 lety +12

    Really great information covering everything I wanted to know, as I'm looking to get a canoe that would be 75% for soloing but leaving the option for tandem. I feel a lot more comfortable now, that I can make an informed choice. Great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @wesleymallin9509
    @wesleymallin9509 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! I got more information out of this than I've got out of countless canoe videos where they'll just casually mention "Tumblehome" without saying what it's for. I'm a wiser man than I was 9 minutes ago. If you weren't five and a half thousand miles away I'd buy you a beer.

  • @danfromga9696
    @danfromga9696 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love this guy, you know how to sell a boat!

  • @scottandvon
    @scottandvon Před rokem +2

    Surprised he did not mention keels. If you use a canoe on rivers and streams, you would want a keelless canoe. For lakes you would want one with a keel.

  • @JimBairdAdventurer
    @JimBairdAdventurer Před 3 lety +1

    Great informative vid man!

  • @leedsbutler3567
    @leedsbutler3567 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful boats. Great inventory. Thanks for taking the time to make this informative video!

  • @s.p.revhorner4703
    @s.p.revhorner4703 Před rokem +1

    Darn good overall “Canoe review”! Appreciate the simple explanations. I will visit your store soon…looks like I’ll need to set a limit on my gear allowance 😎.

  • @tactus100
    @tactus100 Před 6 lety +3

    Great little video Andrew, despite the noisy staff and vacuum cleaner in the background you did not miss a beat. Very informative.
    I would like to see the outtakes.

  • @woofna1948
    @woofna1948 Před 6 lety +3

    This was a lovely overview. I think the canoe is potentially the ultimate watercraft of love and romance - also one hell of a freighter. You certainly have a lot of canoes from which to choose, and I love the easy-to-install bench seat and the knee savers.

  • @abates226
    @abates226 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome video!

  • @johndiamond2548
    @johndiamond2548 Před 6 lety +4

    Excellent video. I've been canoeing recreationaly for over 30 yrs. Valuable information contained in a 9 minute video. Nice work!

  • @mgevirtz
    @mgevirtz Před 2 lety +1

    Extremely useful.

  • @barnaclebill1615
    @barnaclebill1615 Před 4 lety +3

    I really enjoyed the video. It was very interesting and appreciated the explanations for parts along the way. I’m definitely more knowledgeable. Thanks 😁👍👍

  • @leohorishny9561
    @leohorishny9561 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent overview, great presentation.

  • @jakemyers8166
    @jakemyers8166 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Andrew very helpful video, greatly appreciated

  • @Rushy89
    @Rushy89 Před 4 lety +2

    Great vid, clear concise, cool guy. Im watching this as I am considering building my own canoe from waste cardboard from my work. Mad I know, especially as I have little to no canoe knowledge. I imagine I might watch this several times over.

    • @jeffreyelliott622
      @jeffreyelliott622 Před 4 lety

      You won't last long in no cardboard canoe running down a river !!!! Complete watercraft destruction before you even start !!!! Hahahahaaha !!

  • @AlanHouser
    @AlanHouser Před 2 lety +1

    VERY good information! Thank you.

  • @papajeff5486
    @papajeff5486 Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent presentation, thanks. Texas

  • @lucassmith2504
    @lucassmith2504 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video thanks.

  • @jackellock7113
    @jackellock7113 Před 2 lety +1

    I admire him for his beard and trust him for his sandals. He seems to be quite knowledgeable about canoes too.

  • @tjabaley
    @tjabaley Před 6 lety +3

    best canoe video ever thanks a bunch

  • @nathantrombley4045
    @nathantrombley4045 Před 2 lety +1

    Need one for at least 2 people or just me and my two dogs, but also some camping/fishing and hiking gear

  • @deepsouthNZ
    @deepsouthNZ Před 5 lety +1

    great presentation mate cheers

  • @hansolo7205
    @hansolo7205 Před 3 lety +1

    That's a lot of good advice in less than 10 min vid!

  • @apachewolfscout
    @apachewolfscout Před 6 lety +10

    Nice Vid! Not thinking of buyin one, I made me a dugout or two, but I was just 'wasting' some time before school pick up and came across your video I enjoyed it! Very informative! Wish you all the best!

  • @nelsonwalker7105
    @nelsonwalker7105 Před 3 lety +3

    i wish i has a store near me that had all those models of wenonah canoes

  • @exoduslnx
    @exoduslnx Před 5 lety +1

    This video kicks ass. Bro, you kick ass.

  • @RS-dj4pp
    @RS-dj4pp Před 3 lety +1

    thank you very much. this is extremely helpful and informative

  • @jinrotidy
    @jinrotidy Před 4 lety +1

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @RRW359
    @RRW359 Před 2 lety +1

    Another thing that should be mentioned is that in some some places (I know Washington and BC are two examples) you actually don't need to register your boat even if it has a *motor as long as it's under 16 feet, and flat/square sterns tend to be more stable than symmetrical canoes although not quite as fast (especially when not going forward). Also it isn't really good for hunting or in tight waters but most canoes can be modified for rowing rather than paddling.
    *There's a limit of

  • @AirgunEvolution
    @AirgunEvolution Před 5 lety +2

    Great and helpful video

  • @sebastianleon4732
    @sebastianleon4732 Před 3 lety +3

    I feel like I can really trust this individual. Great video. +1

  • @brentkelly5445
    @brentkelly5445 Před 2 lety +1

    great presentation . ty

  • @legham21
    @legham21 Před 3 lety +1

    great info! Thankyou.

  • @nightcoder5k
    @nightcoder5k Před 5 lety

    This guy is a canoe expert. I'm still doing research, thinking about getting one.

  • @grendle81
    @grendle81 Před 5 lety +1

    Good video. Very informative.

  • @tyndaleisrael6058
    @tyndaleisrael6058 Před 6 lety +1

    well done! thanks!

  • @stevewhite791
    @stevewhite791 Před rokem +1

    Great info! I feel like I could start selling the next customer.

  • @gardenofthedogs
    @gardenofthedogs Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @JohnSmith-vb6jx
    @JohnSmith-vb6jx Před 3 lety +1

    Good job on this.

  • @Reddingadventurehub
    @Reddingadventurehub Před 6 lety +7

    Great info. Need some Northstar's in the mix.

    • @MyCanoeCountry
      @MyCanoeCountry Před 3 lety

      My Norstar Solo would be considered Recreational by this video lol

  • @George-pf8zb
    @George-pf8zb Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video! Thanks

  • @Surroundedbyevil368
    @Surroundedbyevil368 Před 8 měsíci

    I have a 1968 square stern canoe that my brother and I started restoring unfortunately he passed away before we could finish it. He worked for Chris Craft boat company and Wellcraft Boat Company. The canoe is fiberglass all the fiberglass work is done but it needs to be painted. Painting fiberglass is a bit tricky and beyond my knowledge.

  • @endurancekennels
    @endurancekennels Před 3 lety +3

    Great video! This dude isn't going to lose his sunglasses in the water 💦

  • @billiebleach7889
    @billiebleach7889 Před 4 lety +4

    Normally I don’t trust guys with sandals, but this guy gets a pass.

    • @CommanderZarkon
      @CommanderZarkon Před 3 lety

      If he was wearing a 1911 on his hip, he'd pass with flying colors.

  • @stanwhitehouse4560
    @stanwhitehouse4560 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Andy,
    Stan Whitehouse

  • @JimmyMeatwhistle
    @JimmyMeatwhistle Před 5 lety

    great video!

  • @timothyroche6445
    @timothyroche6445 Před 2 lety +1

    beautiful canoes, wish I could afford one

  • @countdemonae3047
    @countdemonae3047 Před 6 lety

    Man, great video!

  • @jackkrag
    @jackkrag Před 2 lety +1

    really good job brother,k

  • @Funkymonk67
    @Funkymonk67 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank You !

  • @Patriotic327
    @Patriotic327 Před 3 lety +1

    I own a 15ft Wenonah Argosy. Own two pads and kneel with the adjustable seat. I’d like to get some inflatables and try some minor class 2.

  • @gregmathews715
    @gregmathews715 Před 6 lety

    Good video thanks

  • @SpaceSnaxxx
    @SpaceSnaxxx Před 4 lety

    Thank you!

  • @curtis6554
    @curtis6554 Před 4 lety +1

    every stable canoe I have been in turned over honestly don't know if it was the fault of the canoe or the beer . But they are fun .

  • @themysticmuse1111
    @themysticmuse1111 Před 3 lety +2

    This is such a great vid,my friend.
    I learned so much here.
    I want a canoe soooooo bad.
    Gonna make it happen.
    Thanks for the info.
    Subbed. ❤
    You're like the #canoeking haha

  • @anthonymoser46
    @anthonymoser46 Před 4 lety +1

    Man IV got a 17 footer an love it

  • @jolllyroger1
    @jolllyroger1 Před 5 lety

    Had a 14 foot canoe from seats roebuck and had 9 adults in it a couple are freaky big dudes.... Abs wet still had plenty of board advice the water approx 6 inches.... So if it want to carry weight they are pretty awesome I have built my own canoe and it took only 5 hours from 2 piece of plywood 4x5 and 5 ply 9 foot 6 inch long and lil heavy but not bad and it was a tank as far as durability

  • @1i8m
    @1i8m Před 4 lety +1

    thank you.

  • @jeffreyerwin3665
    @jeffreyerwin3665 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice VLOG, but it lacks a discussion about the different hull materials that are available.

  • @Pivos2
    @Pivos2 Před 4 lety

    How about touring canoes suited for longer river and or lake trips. Possibly the ones that could handle a motor as will and be very stable. Perhaps 18 feet and up. Could you cover it in your future videos?

  • @jimf1964
    @jimf1964 Před 5 lety +1

    Kneeling pads? I thought that's what life jackets were for.
    Nice, thanks. I'll be looking into getting one soon. Gave me more to think about.

  • @spencerboaz2385
    @spencerboaz2385 Před 6 lety

    That was very informative . Like anything you get what you pay for and I have had a cheap plastic 16' for many years but I'm thinking camp boat 18' to 22' and rowing ability for speed and maneuvering . I lived on my sailboat for 6 years and rowed a dinghy almost everyday and enjoy it . Maybe you could tell me where I could start looking for such a craft .

    • @paulatwood9794
      @paulatwood9794 Před 5 lety +1

      Spencer Boaz check out dolphin canoes I have three of them 17 Footers love them they have Kevlar on the side for extra added protection and I've done numerous trips in the past I've enjoyed them and I will not part with him take a look on the internet and see where you get the best deals

  • @Em_Dee_Aitch
    @Em_Dee_Aitch Před 5 lety +2

    Ugh. I still need 2 boats. My applications are too widely varied.

  • @Dyshof
    @Dyshof Před 5 lety +4

    This are great explanations, well done. The problem is, as an experienced paddler, I could imagine 5 different boats for different purposes. But the problem is I am allowed to only buy one.......

  • @alphonsobailey7260
    @alphonsobailey7260 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice conoes.. what is cost of the different types

  • @igormunoz4153
    @igormunoz4153 Před 6 lety

    I want a canoe to use on the open sea,What do yo recommend

  • @kevinmencer3782
    @kevinmencer3782 Před 3 lety +1

    Are there canoes with high seat backs? I'd like to get into the sport, but my back gets pissy if it doesn't have support for very long.
    Edit: I'm an idiot, should have watched the whole video first.

  • @papisanlove5537
    @papisanlove5537 Před 6 lety

    thank u, great info, im a very large man, would you recommend a canoe over kayak, if so why, thank u sir

  • @reelestatejeremy
    @reelestatejeremy Před 2 měsíci

    What float bags are those?

  • @wyheadintx
    @wyheadintx Před 11 měsíci +1

    I have a Wenonah Kevlar Rendezvous (solo) with a tractor seat. I’ve always paddled it kneeling, but my knees can’t take it for long any more. Though kneeling gives great back support, I got a canoe seat exactly like the one in this video for sitting with legs in front (tiring for my back), which is fine with a flat bench seat, but what is different about one for a curved tractor seat?

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 11 měsíci +1

      The seat portion matches the outline of the tractor seat, so the whole thing is shaped more like a clam than a book. They attach similarly, and there are both temporary seat back options and more permanent installations. For a more permanent seat back option, check out the CushGear Backsaver (bench or bucket), and for a more temporary option, check out Wenonah's Super Seat (bench or bucket). We are currently out of stock of bucket/tractor seat backs at the moment.

    • @wyheadintx
      @wyheadintx Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@AlderCreekKayakCanoeThanks for the info!

  • @hommuside
    @hommuside Před 5 lety +5

    I want a canoe

  • @trangia12
    @trangia12 Před 3 lety +1

    Would love to see a rudder

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 3 lety

      Canoes with rudders are exceptionally uncommon, but Wenonah does make a small solo with a rudder called the Fusion!

  • @taurushipointenthusiast1306

    I am late I should have watched first so I`ll ask now..... I got a 15 foot Coleman I had to get used, So if I understood 2 kids and myself be fine with it?

  • @CMR1188
    @CMR1188 Před 5 lety

    I’m interested in a solo boat but want to take my two Labrador’s out with me. I’m not sure if this is feasible. I’m more experienced with kayaks and have never owned a canoe.

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 5 lety

      It is certainly possible! Putting one pup in the bow and one in the stern would balance the boat out nicely, but it could be a little snug for all 3 of you. You might consider a tandem that you can paddle solo - this would allow more space for the dogs and additional gear (cooler, drybag, spare paddle, etc.). Something like Northstar Canoes' Northwind 16 or 17 with a kneeling thwart could be just right. You may also consider a Wenonah Aurora with hung web seats, sitting in the bow and facing the stern.

  • @johnschwartz6259
    @johnschwartz6259 Před 3 lety +1

    When i canoe i rent at Loxahatchee river in Jupiter. Their boats are flat bottom and swing so wide. Would a keel spine help with tighter turning?

    • @andrewromanelli5364
      @andrewromanelli5364 Před 3 lety

      Hi John. Good question. If anything, a pronounced keel "spine" may help the boat track, but is more about adding structure and rigidity to your hull, increasing its glide efficiency. Features that will increase maneuverability would be shorter waterline, increased rocker at bow/stern, and increased volume in the ends at the waterline. You can create this by heeling a boat over, changing the shape of the hull engaged in the water.
      Cheers!

  • @davidr.massey419
    @davidr.massey419 Před 4 lety

    They still can kick out a 3/27 pro boat that is the best experience u can have---probably in Carbon-Fiber or Kevlar--30 lbs--18'-6" length.

  • @elsuperpollo2273
    @elsuperpollo2273 Před rokem +1

    Have you had customers put lights, and a radio in these canoes

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před rokem

      We've seen some pretty cool boats over the years! Some folks may elevate a 360* light on a post while others may install LED strips. As far as a radio, there are a lot of creative solutions if you like tunes on the water, but we haven't seen anyone install a full audio system... yet.

  • @paullock5542
    @paullock5542 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video. Good info. A shame the others in the shop background couldn't be bothered to be a little bit more quiet. Great video otherwise.

  • @Tattooedpain
    @Tattooedpain Před 2 lety +1

    Do you carry the Marc Ornstein edition?

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 2 lety

      Great question! We do not stock freestyle canoes, but we do get a small variety of solo boats.

  • @jwright123456789
    @jwright123456789 Před 6 lety

    Nice video for a n00b like me. Thanks.

  • @mr68camero1
    @mr68camero1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    What model was the square stern and what lengths...thank you

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 8 měsíci +1

      That was the Wenonah Backwater at 15'!

    • @mr68camero1
      @mr68camero1 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe thank you for replying back, keep the videos coming, very informative video! Thank you...does the square stern come in 17'?

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 8 měsíci

      @@mr68camero1 not from Wenonah. Esquif makes a number of square-sterns, but they don't have distribution on the west coast and they don't do them in composite construction. Good boats if you can find them though!

  • @joeyfinchen5359
    @joeyfinchen5359 Před 6 lety

    I am looking for a one man canoe that can hold a lot of cargo what model or brand would you recommend

    • @draculatod3559
      @draculatod3559 Před 6 lety

      Joey's Variety Channel I don't have a specific model recommendation but I don't know why you'd ever buy anything but Wenonah

    • @paulatwood9794
      @paulatwood9794 Před 5 lety

      Joey's Variety Channel Joey I would recommend a 17 foot dolphin canoe I can haul up to 800 lb in mine and I've done many lengthy trips and love the construction of the canoe itself check them out.

    • @jeffreyelliott622
      @jeffreyelliott622 Před 4 lety

      @@draculatod3559 Old Town are great canoes !!!

  • @e-reptiledysfunction2243

    I have a 17 ft 2 seat fiberglass canoe, I bought it used very cheap, bottom is a little scratched up but no holes! I'm trying to sell it but idk what a fair asking price is!?!? Again I bought it used very cheap, I can't find a brand name on it so idk how much it cost brand new, any ballpark price u think I could get for it is appreciated

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 3 lety

      Take what you paid for that boat, cut that number in half, and adjust up or down for wear and tear!

  • @zuuzuka
    @zuuzuka Před 3 lety +1

    Cna canoe install a rowboat like rowing system?

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 3 lety +1

      You sure can! Scotty has all the products you'll need: a set of gunwale clamps, oar lock posts, and oar locks! Of course you'll want some oars as well...

    • @zuuzuka
      @zuuzuka Před 3 lety +1

      @@AlderCreekKayakCanoe that's awesome!

  • @seismicsine7201
    @seismicsine7201 Před 7 měsíci

    Can't figure out how to send you a message, but would love to talk to you about some Buffalo Canoes.

  • @felixt1470
    @felixt1470 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it hard to solo a 3 men canoe?

    • @AlderCreekKayakCanoe
      @AlderCreekKayakCanoe  Před 3 lety

      Anything is possible! Larger (longer and wider) boats can be more challenging to solo and make call on other techniques like heeling (edging) the boat over!