Sneak Boat or Canoe?

[Flared Again]

I need some adivce, I will be using it in swamps and small rivers. As far as motors I'm just thinking about a trolling motor. I will need to be able to carry into places and it needs to be able to handle 2 pretty good size boys. I'm looking for the most versatile boat I can get, price is also a concern.

Thanks.

[Jeff]

Pirouge

[alabamabronco]

i have seen some lightweight canes 50-60 lbs,that is compared to old town canoes that are 100+ lbs....depends on how many people you want to put in it i guess

[redneckduck]

pirouge is the ultimate duck hunting and backwater fishing boat there is.

[q.back4]

check out riverhawk or gheenoe.....I am on my second riverhawk.....very stable.

[Cotten]

I have two Scott Canoe 12' Feathers. The fiberglass model weights 57 lbs and has a 673 pound capacity. I’ve had two men, a dog, guns & gear in it many times.

http://www.midcanscottcanoe.com/scott/c ... ather.html

[Bill Collector]

Chapman pirouge, if you are going to get the ultimate hunting boat, might as well get the best.

[GulfCoast]

Did Chapman make it through Katrina?

Also look at a Fat Boy at http://www.momarsh.com

[MemphisStockBroker]

Did Chapman make it through Katrina?

No... they got destroyed.
I know they were trying to make a few out of Ron's backyard in Slidell, but they are pretty much toast.
Hopefully they will try to rebuild.

[teul2]

http://www.bobcatboats.com
I have the bobcat mag I.
If it can hold me, shallow grave, and gear (thats about 450lbs plus gear), it can hold you.

[Shallow Grave]

http://www.bobcatboats.com
I have the bobcat mag I.
If it can hold me, shallow grave, and gear (thats about 450lbs plus gear), it can hold you.

well, you know i weigh a good 175lbs...
ok, i just look like i do standing next to bigwater..

[Cotten]

Did Chapman make it through Katrina?

No... they got destroyed.
I know they were trying to make a few out of Ron's backyard in Slidell, but they are pretty much toast.
Hopefully they will try to rebuild.

I hate to hear that. I looked at his website and e-mailed him about the "Copperhead" model. My 12' canoe is great for two people but does not steer well with one and I liked the lighter weight of the 40 lb Copperhead. I did not hear back from him and understand why now. Any other suggestions?

[MudHog]

Hello guys,

Newbie here and this is my first post on the boards.

I have been looking at pirogues, canoes, layout boats, etc.. for about two weeks now. I have found th Gheenoe that's mentioned a little higher in the thread and found a guy that may have one for sale. I will be getting one of these boats for sure. There is a picture on their website of one with 2 teenage kids and one younger girl in it. They are all three standing on one side and have one of their feet resting on the gunwales. The boat is listing slightly, but no where near tipping over. A pirogue and a canoe are nice, but unstable. A canoe is worse, wrong twist and it's flipping over.

I found out I have a buddy of mine that has one as well and he loves his.

There is a 13' model with a 5HP coast guard max power and a 15' with a 10HP coast guard max power. The 13' weights about 112 pounds, so a little on the heavy side, but nothing horrible.

[Sun Drop]

I don't need that type of boat, but it looks as if momarsh is the way to go.....

[TheGeneral]

I spoke with Ron Chapman this morning. I have two of his pirogues that I use duck hunting. They hope to be back up and running by March this year and could use the business then. I know this will be after the season, but keep those guys in mind. If anyone needs phone numbers let me know. You can't beat a Pirogue!