Dumoine Asymmetrical design for river running, by Swift from Ontario
Swift Canoes has a long history in Ontario - Google them for more information
the bow seat is a slider, with knee braces and pads glued in
Stern seat also has knee braces and pads for comfort and control and safety
the Canoe is 16 ft 8 in long - a great size for two. But note the Asymmetrical design makes it also manageable as a solo river runner
Once I took it on an outing on the Chilliwack. I had experienced help! This was a grade 3 run - it was a VERY COLD day!
My wife and I took it on a week long camping trip on Murtle Lake west of Blue River. We paddled 22 miles in to the furthest west end; and of course paddled the 22 miles back. This canoe handled very well on the lake. Especially with the load - it did not blow in the wind! We got more scratches from this half hour portage on wheels than all of the river trips combined!
I would recommend this trip to all - but I read that now there are a lot of Pine Beetle killed trees that tend to blow over in wind storms - caution is warranted.
I am selling this canoe because I have a second canoe - a Western Canoe made 17 ft Ultra light prospector and I cannot justify two, as much as I would like to! Reality is I have not canoed since one day outing in 2005. I have not used this Dumoine in over 12 years. Since as a couple we don't like to run rivers any more, we have decided to offer this Dumoine for sale. It is in excellent condition and totally fitted for River Paddling. So we are asking $1375.
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Brian: Your photographs are awesome and the accompanying poetry inspiring, as is your resilience in the face of a life-threatening cancer. I'd buy your canoe, as it reminds me of great trips with the Scouts, but in reality I would not use it enough to justify creating a new storage area for it. It is a classic and should find a good home.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your endeavors! Steve
Brian, any luck selling your Dumoine?
ReplyDeleteIndeed, stunning photos. I'd love your canoe, but live in Ontario. If you're planning a road trip out, let me know and maybe we can work something out!
ReplyDeleteRuss
Loved your canoe it looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSale of Canoes
Have you sold this canoe?
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