Need Recommendation for under 50 lb kyac

Advice
#1

Hi,

I’m 80 years old and have always had a canoe. Can’t lift my 18’ canoes and am thinking a getting a kayak. I am looking for one hopefully under 50 pounds (40 would be better) and also under $500. I might be able to find a used one for that but I don’t know what I should be looking for. I’m thinking of an Old Town Vapor or a

Rip 10 by Necky. I need a large opening in front to the seat so that it would be easier for me to crawl out. I’m planning on going to local lakes and streams.

#2

Where do you live?
Don’t have to be specific, just general area of the country.

I may have something you’d be interested in.

#3

Pack canoes
are typically sit in the bottom paddle double blades deckless kayaks



They run from ten to thirty pounds.

I think that is what Sissy has in mind.

Depending on where you are they are easy to hard to find.



Here is an example



http://www.hornbeckboats.com/index.php





Placid builds sturdier boats but you may not need sturdy. They are more expensive

#4

Perception Sound 9.5
Under $400, under 40#.

https://www.rei.com/product/850938/perception-sound-95-kayak-with-paddle

#5

kayak
I live in Mass near the Conn border.

#6

Kayak
Thank for you response. I love their canoes but I was looking for something about $500.