SHOP Talk: Choose the Right Canoe

To some all canoes look the same, but when you take a closer look they all have their own advantages. Andrew Romanelli a canoe enthusiast goes over key differences to look for when you're trying to find a canoe that suits your lifestyle.

[llewen]

This guy looks exactly how I thought a canoe expert would look

[tomshafer]

This is almost an encyclopedic discussion of canoe, structure, and style and use. Terms for boating and canoeing, are defined and discussed as the narrative goes along, and for the time aloud, I can’t think of a better introduction to canoeing and canoes. Very good job.

[jackellock]

I admire him for his beard and trust him for his sandals. He seems to be quite knowledgeable about canoes too.

[susannewilliams]

Great! What a cool guy. Totally approachable and nice clear info. I would be so comftable to come to the shop and get into the conversation. This is how it’s done! Thanks.

[JuanHernandez-zesi]

A goldmine of information, I love videos like this, right to the details, thanks

[Surroundedbyevil]

I have a 1968 square stern canoe that my brother and I started restoring unfortunately he passed away before we could finish it. He worked for Chris Craft boat company and Wellcraft Boat Company. The canoe is fiberglass all the fiberglass work is done but it needs to be painted. Painting fiberglass is a bit tricky and beyond my knowledge.

[scottandvon]

Surprised he did not mention keels. If you use a canoe on rivers and streams, you would want a keelless canoe. For lakes you would want one with a keel.

[Natschke_Family_Adventures]

Been thinking of getting a canoe since moving to a home along a lake, and I learned more in this video than a year of looking at canoes online trying to decide what I want. I greatly appreciate you putting this together.

[ragetobe]

This video was one of the most straight forward and instructive videos I have ever come across, I had no idea about canoes going in, I feel way better informed at the end of this video, Thank you.

[DawnDuskAdventuring]

Learn more about canoes in this video than anywhere else. Damn this place is in Oregon going need to make a road trip here.

[pedroclaro]

The difference between a rough and smoothe canoe is huge both in looks and the work that goes in to make it.
These look great

[wesleymallin]

Thank you! I got more information out of this than I've got out of countless canoe videos where they'll just casually mention "Tumblehome" without saying what it's for. I'm a wiser man than I was 9 minutes ago. If you weren't five and a half thousand miles away I'd buy you a beer.

[arthurjones]

Excellent information. Easily understood. Thank you.

[nathantrombley]

Need one for at least 2 people or just me and my two dogs, but also some camping/fishing and hiking gear

[chrisoutdoors]

Really great information covering everything I wanted to know, as I'm looking to get a canoe that would be 75% for soloing but leaving the option for tandem. I feel a lot more comfortable now, that I can make an informed choice. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[brucecrossman]

Great video, very informative. Thank you!

[s.p.revhorner]

Darn good overall “Canoe review”! Appreciate the simple explanations. I will visit your store soon…looks like I’ll need to set a limit on my gear allowance 😎.

[ianj]

Cheers Andrew, this video helped me massively and answered all my questions. All the best mate.

[hartzland]

What a cool dude, feel pretty good havin him along on a canoe trip.

[leedsbutler]

Beautiful boats. Great inventory. Thanks for taking the time to make this informative video!