Paddle Boats

jrc · 04-23-2009, 04:30 PM

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?

04-23-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Paddle Boats 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?