water quest canoes

[stoviecraig]

Afternoon chaps,

Thinking of getting a canadian style canoe and have seen ones advertised on the internet - "Water Quest Scout 14"-does anyone have any experience of these and are they any good?

I'm not a paddler but have always fancied a canoe for family trips out but these seem to be a decent price for what you get.

Ta!

 

[Baggy]

Hiya

I have not heard of water quest but 14ft is very short for a canadian canoe more a solo than a family boat.

Have a look here, both have boat reviews and are friendly places
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/forum.php
http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/

 

[stoviecraig]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

Cheers

 

[rancid badger]

Avoid that water quest thing it looks terrible and almost certainly is with moulded plastic seats etc.

probably even worse than the likes of the Pelicans from costco!

SoTP a.s.a.p.!

cheers and good luck

Steve

 

[stoviecraig]

Thanks Steve. TV is officially rubbish tonight so have just registered with SoTP!

Any other suggestions as what to avoid?

 

[Bucephalas]

Whats wrong with the Pelican?
I very nearly bought one and had some good comments about them.

 

[Roy]

Whats wrong with the Pelican?
I very nearly bought one and had some good comments about them.

Nothing wrong with them as first boat to get you on the water and i still have two lend to other family members. They are heavy to car top and carry but once on the water they track (go in a straight line ) fairly well due to the small keel running through. Unfortunately Costco dont seem to be doing them anymore.
Should also mention that i have a Mad river Legend.

 

[stoviecraig]

Thanks for the feedback Roy. I'm still a bit undecided as I've been pointed in the direction of the Old Town Saranac. Currently looking to see where I can get the best deal overall as the major downside is the delivery cost. Having said that, the Saranac is about the same weight and has slightly more shapely moulded seats so is there any real difference??? I'm not looking to do anything adventurous like whitewater etc, just a paddle, camping and fishing so the waterquest might be the best deal........

Any thoughts???