 | Canoes
A common question we're asked is "What's the difference between a canoe and a kayak?". Well the answer depends on who you ask. Our definition is 'generally':
A kayak tapers in where the gunwales meet the deck, giving some protection from chop and sun and are they are usually paddled using a double bladed paddle whereas a canoe is open at the top (doesn't really have a deck, except at bow and stern) allowing for more storage and is usually paddled using a single bladed paddle.
To complicate matters you do get enclosed canoes and you also get open kayaks, each which can be paddled with either a single or double bladed paddle, so don't lose any sleep over the difference between a canoe and a kayak, they are both heaps of fun.
In today's world there is not much calling for canoes because compared to kayaks they are relatively big, heavy, clumsy and unstable, however they do offer more storage volume than most kayaks so there is still a small market for them.
Canoes are a great alternative if you're not particularly interested in speed but rather stability and carrying capacity. Because canoes are open at the top they can take heaps more gear and up to four people (in some cases).
Dagger Rover - At 4.4m this canoe has massive carrying capacity and can easily accommodate a family of two adults, two kids and your dog. The Rover comes with two plastic or lightweight wooden seats (recommended). A third seat can also be fitted if required. For it's size the Rover is lighter than any other plastic canoe in its class.
The Rover is available with plastic or wooden seats.
Standard Outfitting - Linear polyethylene seat, fixed buoyancy, carrying toggles, alloy thwarts, plastic gunwales.
Price: $1 395 (online e-mail or Phone call order $1 185) - Due to it's size this is not a stocked item.
Wood Outfitting -
Wood/Webbing seats, fixed buoyancy, Carrying toggles, wooden thwarts.
Price: $1 550 (online e-mail or Phone call order $1 317) - Due to it's size this is not a stocked item.
Dagger Scout - Looking for something just a little bit smaller? The Scout is 3.9m long and will also easily take your family of two adults and two kids (perhaps not the dog too). It comes standard with two lightweight seats and can be fitted with a third if required.Standard Outfitting -
Wood/Webbing seats, fixed buoyancy, Carrying toggles, wooden thwarts. ( Available August 2004)
Price: $1 550 (online e-mail or Phone call order $1 317) - This is not a stocked item.
Other Canoes that we sell
Other canoes which can order in if required are the Australis Bushranger and Australis Swagman.
We hope that this interactive guide has been useful to you and that you realize that we are dedicated to ensuring that you get the right canoe for your specific needs. We suggest that your next step should be to give us a call or drop us an e-mail to take advantage of our online special for canoes only.
Remember that we work hard to bring you the best brands at the best prices. Should you find a better price on any of our stocked items anywhere in Australia then we'll better it by 5%.
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