Canoe Opinions Appreciated

[Forsythian]

A year or so ago I upgraded from an aluminum canoe to an Old Town Discovery 169. I really like the boat, and I anticipate many happy years with it. Day trips mostly, 1 or 2 overnighters a year. Flat water and Ozark streams.

BUT

You know how it goes... a guy at work has an Appalachian that he bought new a year or two ago, and now he's a very motivated seller.

The grass is always greener, no?

So, I'm looking for opinions on the merits of trading up, and also what the Appalachian might be worth (used maybe 10 times).

thanks!

[Gavin]

The Appalachian is a nice boat..its made of royalex so its almost 20lbs lighter than the Disco 169..a bit shorter and a bit narrower with more volume in the ends. Probably less initial stability, but more secondary stability, and it will turn quicker because it has a bit more rocker. It also comes with better seats..Its a definite upgrade over the Disco, but they are both good boats. Half of retail would be a good place to open the bidding. Good luck.

[bobber]

the applalachian is the only canoe from old town rated for classIII water tandem or solo a good value is around $700.. list price is like $1385 plus tax and shipping.... I just missed one a guy had listed for sale for $850 then dropped to $650 sold within seconds of him posting it..

[Forsythian]

Thanks guys...

I'm not sure if I'm gonna make an offer or not. I just plunked down some dough on a 3wt combo, and I'm a little cash poor.

Still, I bet I could get it for $600... maybe even $500.

If I could get $350 or $400 for my Disco, that'd be a pretty affordable upgrade!

[CRAPPIEDENTIST]

Thanks guys...

I'm not sure if I'm gonna make an offer or not. I just plunked down some dough on a 3wt combo, and I'm a little cash poor.

Still, I bet I could get it for $600... maybe even $500.

If I could get $350 or $400 for my Disco, that'd be a pretty affordable upgrade!

cant help ya much on canoes however I do like wooden kayaks,,, heres on I built

it does everything I need it to,, throw the camping gear inner and a couple of rods and show me the water,, we put 940# inner in a swimming pool when the water just broke over the sides..

JAKE