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NuCanoe Reviews

Kayak Fishing Trip on the John Day River

Rob Lyon, Lyon Expeditions and Water Marked Press

“The JD trip was a good one. You’re NuCanoe was a favorite too. We really liked the straightforward openness of the unit. It was way stable of course and maneuvered well, best of all the boats, and tracked well to boot. Compared to the Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 it handled better on the water and when you hit a rock, it was more forgiving with the chined hull, and slipped off gracefully. It’s heavy of course,but you’re chipping away at that. Still, once underway the weight isn’t noticed sliding it on and off the gravel bank

We didn’t have any canoes along and used a 13′ Aire raft in support. We had two SOT kayaks, a 15 Perception and a 14 Hobie,and the Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 and they all worked well although you couldn’t get much in them. The Ultimate was more open like a canoe but had several thwarts that broke up the space. A canoe is a good choice for this trip but I think I would have felt more comfortable in your boat than one of them. I just like the openness. ”

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing in a NuCanoe

Mark L. in Nashville, TN

“Just made my maiden voyage in my new NuCanoe down my very skinny water river; I LOVE IT! Even though I had to get out and drag the boat a few times it was so shallow I had a blast christening my new vessel. Any other craft would have to drag at least as many times most much more. Caught several smallmouth which made the trip that much better since that is the main reason I purchased the boat. Can’t say enough about this rig. What plans do you guys have for other designs soon? If they’re as well thought out as the adventurer I can’t wait.”

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NuCanoes @ YMCA Camp Dudley

Matt Rusch, Yakima, WA

“We had a fantastic summer with our NuCanoes! Dudley serves a variety of ages from 5 - 18 and beyond, and most of our summer campers do not have much experience on the water. The NuCanoes dramatically cut down the amount of times our lifeguard needed to go out in the rescue boat. Before it was to retrieve swamped campers that had tipped the canoe, now it is only if they get carried away by the wind. The learning curve is much faster, and the boats are infinitely more forgiving. Beyond making a model that would have three seats, I can’t see one thing wrong with it. While it is a bit heavier than some of our traditional canoes, the added weight helps on our lake where we can get pretty heavy afternoon winds.

Thanks for a great addition to our camp! ”

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NuCanoe Customer Review

Jake Billingsley from Hideaway, TX
www.survivorjake.com

“The Adventurer arrived quickly and was in the water the same day. The design is great. Not only does it look good on the water, it is easy to paddle, very stable, and tracks and well. The biggest problem I have with it is I can’t keep my wife Jeni out of it. She loves it more than me and believe me that is a lot. I have owned and paddled lots of canoes and kayaks including a couple when I was on the TV show Survivor Thailand and I have never enjoyed one this much. Keep up the good work. “____________________________

Four Funky Boats

Paddler Magazine
July/August 2007 Issue
www.paddlermagazine.com

Combining the high floatation and durable nature of a sit-on-top hull with the depth and stability of a sportcanoe this hybrid design appeals to fishermen and recreational paddlers alike. The wide, flared hull provides incredible primary stability and facilitates ease of entry and exit.The NuCanoe is stable enough to permit standing, whether to cast a line or to obtain a better view of the fish lurking below.Secondary stability is equally impressive; our test paddlers found that deliberately initiating a capsize could be achieved only by brute force in literally pulling the boat over while forcing one gunwale to the waterline.The extended flare and durable double wall construction can make for a resonate hull slap in broadside waves or chop, but the trade-off is a dry boat with sufficient beam and depth to take aboard a human or canine companion or a sportsman’s gear load of tackle box or duck decoys.

Standard outfitting includes adjustable seat positions for up to three seats, four grab handles, bow drain plug and an innovative one-inch pass through in the stern to accept a locking chain or cable.

On-water performance was reasonable for a short, wide boat. The NuCanoe tracked surprisingly well, thanks to two full length hull channels and a molded triangular skeg in the stern. The flared sides and reassuring stability encouraged even novice paddlers to initiate leaned turns.

The unique shape of the boat makes it a great choice for traditional sit-on-top uses, such as snorkeling and swimming. Solid tracking makes it equally amenable for use with either a single or double blade paddle.

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NuCanoe Fly Fishing Evaluation

By Bill Hall
Past President, Fourth Corner Fly Fishers
12 July 2007

Background: Bill Hall is a life-long angler and past President of the Fourth Corner Fly Fishers. Bill tested products for various fly fishing equipment manufacturers in the past, and eagerly undertook the task of evaluating the NuCanoe from a fly fisherman’s perspective. He can be reached for comment or questions at 360.305.0161.
Phase I – Dry Evaluation:The appearance of the NuCanoe indicates a great deal of potential for this vessel as a fishing platform. The construction of the NuCanoe is incredibly well done. It is solid and rigid for handling, traveling, and stability. The fully equipped weight of 98 pounds is somewhat awkward for one individual to handle. However, this does not detract from the appeal of the NuCanoe as a fishing platform. This canoe would withstand excessive wear and tear, and could be the last purchase a fisherman would need to make for an on-water fishing platform.Continues here…

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NuCanoe Adventurer

FishingMagician.com
Dave Graybill
www.fishingmagician.com

It’s not a canoe and it’s not a kayak. The NuCanoe Adventurer takes features from both and is the most stable, portable fishing platform of this style an angler can find. NuCanoe makes a variety of craft, but this one is designed with anglers in mind. It comes with two rod holders, and can accommodate an electric motor! One of the big differences in the NuCanoe design is that it is 42 inches wide. That means you can even sit on the side of it without tipping over. It will even float and maneuver when swamped. The Adventurer is 12 feet long, and weighs just 90 pounds. It can be transported on the roof of a vehicle, the back of a pickup or stacked on a trailer. The fishing model comes with a Captain’s Seat (very nice), two Scotty Bait Caster rod holders, 21 attachment points, two molded seats, four carry handles. It also comes with one paddle, and I would recommend that you order the longer paddle than the one that is supplied with your order. You will be seeing a lot of these in our region. Many of the fishing supply stores are buying them and many resorts are getting them as rentals. You can learn more about the whole line of specialty boats from NuCanoe and specifically the Adventurer by logging onto NuCanoe.com
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What do NuCanoe users have to say?

“I purchased on of your NuCanoe Adventurers last month and have been pleased with it. It has helped me catch a lot of fish and provided my wife and I a lot of enjoyment. If you would send me some of your cards I could probably help you sell some of your boats. I get asked frequently about it and where I purchased it.”Buce & Camille
Arlington, WA

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