Hornbeck 12 Standard

I can not understand why these type of boats have not become more accessible to paddlers her in the midwest. They a =re great for lakes and rivers and very easy to transport. The Hornbeck is a solo Adirondack pack canoe that weighs about 17 pounds for easy carries along narrow portages like you might find in the BWCA or Sylvania Wilderness area. It is pretty fast for a shorter boat and behaves well on the water. I have taken it on moderate chop and wind and felt secure and stayed dry. It designed to be double bladed while you sit low like a kayak, but I often use a single blade on flatter water because I enjoy the slower, more stately pace. This boat is well worth a trip to New York to get. While there Peter Hornbeck will try out the various models and features and more or less make the boat to suit your style and needs. He even signs it for you when it is done.