Kayaks

Belmont Resident · 06-02-2012, 05:40 AM

I have an Old Town, Loon tandem 12’ that I’ve had since 99 and it is a great kayak.
It is ok, really stable and safe but in no means sleek.
My wife searched brands and came up with the Necky, Manitou single person 14’ kayak that she purchased last summer.
This has the drop down keel which is a great thing to have if there is any wind.
I’d highly recommend this as a one person kayak for sleekness and ease of use, the only drawback is it is very low to the water and you will get wet when you are in boat waves especially on the lake where they come at you from all directions.
I would highly recommend searching the internet for used ones. She paid about half the price of a new one and got a Thule roof rack with it.

mcdude · 06-02-2012, 08:46 AM

My Thule roof rack cast more than the kayak! Wish I had purchased one at Bass Pro Shop instead. Much less expensive and just as good.

donnamatrix · 06-05-2012, 10:32 AM

We bought both of our kayaks (and have sent others as well) to Saco Bound which is located just outside North Conway- here is their website:
http://www.sacobound.com/

We have Camdens and they are terrific. The folks are very knowledgeable, helpful-excellent service.

Highlander · 06-05-2012, 03:58 PM

We purchased two Old Town Dirigo 120's a few years back. They are very versatile and handle the Big Lake quite well. Weighing 49 lbs they are easy to transport to area lakes and rivers. They are stable and handle rough water well yet track well and are easy to paddle.

06-02-2012, 05:40 AM	#1
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Necky Manitou I have an Old Town, Loon tandem 12’ that I’ve had since 99 and it is a great kayak. It is ok, really stable and safe but in no means sleek. My wife searched brands and came up with the Necky, Manitou single person 14’ kayak that she purchased last summer. This has the drop down keel which is a great thing to have if there is any wind. I’d highly recommend this as a one person kayak for sleekness and ease of use, the only drawback is it is very low to the water and you will get wet when you are in boat waves especially on the lake where they come at you from all directions. I would highly recommend searching the internet for used ones. She paid about half the price of a new one and got a Thule roof rack with it. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

06-02-2012, 08:46 AM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,343 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,033 Times in 480 Posts	My Thule roof rack cast more than the kayak! Wish I had purchased one at Bass Pro Shop instead. Much less expensive and just as good. __________________

06-05-2012, 10:32 AM	#3
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Saco Bound Kayaks We bought both of our kayaks (and have sent others as well) to Saco Bound which is located just outside North Conway- here is their website: http://www.sacobound.com/ We have Camdens and they are terrific. The folks are very knowledgeable, helpful-excellent service.

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06-05-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
Highlander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 74 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	We purchased two Old Town Dirigo 120's a few years back. They are very versatile and handle the Big Lake quite well. Weighing 49 lbs they are easy to transport to area lakes and rivers. They are stable and handle rough water well yet track well and are easy to paddle.