Kevlar Wenonah Vagabond + sliding seat?

Advice
#21

Here’s an Advantage to look at…
This is from the Madison, WI “Craigslist.” The boat is in Onalaska (near La Crosse) and it is an Advantage, though is doesn’t say so. It sounds like what you are looking for. It might be available to test paddle, too. It is at least worth a contact. Great luck!



http://madison.craigslist.org/boa/322581752.html

#22

Slipper doesn’t seem to be much, if any,
slower than the Summersong for my normal rate and effort of paddling. I’ve never measured either with a GPS, so my perception could be all wrong. I usually don’t paddle real hard (I’m too out of condition) and usually don’t paddle sit & switch.



The Summersong does, however, seem to be easier to cover longer distances with less effort, even if not much faster.

#23

Thanks for the link.
Right now I can only window shop, because I won’t have any money available to buy a new boat until somone buys my Voyager or Isere and I don’t have space for an additional boat.

#24

Prices/weights
Here is the info from a price sheet I got back in Feb.



Summersong Kevlar:

Weight: 30 lbs

Price: $1749

Summersong Fiberglass

Weight: 44lbs

Price: $1349



Autumn Mist Kevlar:

Weight: 34-43lbs

Price: $1749

Autumn Mist Fiberglass

Weight: 51lbs

Price: $1299



Shockwave Kevlar:

Weight: 34 lbs

Price: $1799

Shockwave Fiberglass

Weight: 46lbs

Price: $1349



Cruiser Kevlar:

Weight: 60 lbs

Price: $2249

Crusier Fiberglass

Weight: 66lbs

Price: $1749



Scott Smith

Owner Superior Canoes

9376 E. David Hwy

Portland, MI 48875

phone: 517.647.4272

cell: 517.526.3444

#25

Thanks for the list.
It looks like I’d have to save about the same amount of pennies for a new kevlar Summersong as for a kevlar Bell or Wenonah. I’ve got a lot of saving to do if I want to go new.

#26

heavy
Those weights are heavy. I cannot believe a Kevlar Cruiser hits 60lbs.

#27

Anyone tried this Vagabond set up?

#28

typo?
Agreed . Even adding gel coat shouldn’t get the weight above the low 40s.