Waterquest/Rogue River 14

It's a bit of a barge to paddle but a skeg and some persistence and this tough little boat will get you to anywhere in your favorite waterways. I've dragged it down low rivers and paddled long stretxmches of open lakes and it's never let me down.

The Rogue River 14 was my first canoe. Even with low expectations, I could never find happiness with it. Everyone says it is wide and stable. Can't disagree there. It is also insanely heavy, and the extra width combined with the weight makes it very difficult to handle out of the water. Mine spent most of its life in the garage, as it was just too ponderous to use very much. There are much better options out there. I got rid of mine and got an Old Town Guide 147. At 74 lbs, the Guide is no featherweight, but it feels like a revelation compared to the Rogue River 14. Yes, the Rogue is a good deal at $400, but a good used Old Town costs less and is a better deal still.

I have had my canoe for about seven years now and aside from some scratches and scrapes it is in good shape. I have used it for fishing in ponds, lakes and rivers and have never worried once about tipping. Mine doesn't have the center seat and I'm glad. It keeps the weight down. If you want a canoe for fishing this should be your first choice

My girlfriend recently purchased for me a Rogue River 14 to replace an Old Town that I lost in a flood.
The Canoe feels incredibly stable compared to other boats I have paddled, but at the same time is lighter and nearly as agile as its more streamlined cousins. The boat has great storage capacity and can comfortably carry 3 adults and a 100 pound lab (who grew up in a canoe). The only minor gripe I have is that the bottom seems just a bit thin when traversing rocky shallows, though it has held up just fine.

I would recommend this canoe to any recreational outdoorsman, fisherman, hippy or daypacker. Happy paddling!!!

I have the Sam's Club version, 14' Rogue River. It stays year round at the pond on our farm and is a great canoe for the money. Stable, tough, and requires no upkeep. On pond water it is easy to paddle and easily accomodates two adults and some fishing gear.

Waterquest 14 - This is my first canoe, and I envisioned a comfortable, 2 person canoe for bass fishing in lakes and ponds. This is the one if that's your vision. Granted, I've added some extra's. A 36 lb. thrust trolling motor, a side motor mount, and I had to purchase a truck rack for my pickup truck so I can haul this thing around. It's heavy, no doubt about that. I do have to be careful choosing a lake with a good launching area, the parking area needs to be VERY close to the water in order to use this. Between the canoe, gear, motor, battery and anchor, it's close to 200 lbs. of stuff to carry down a trail to a lake or river. I am definitely limited to ponds and lakes that are boat-launch friendly. I made the mistake of launching at a lake that has no car access to the shore. Even though it was only 100 yards, it was a heck of a workout, and that was with 2 fairly strong 30 year old guys. Other than this canoe being heavy, it's the best thing going. It's the cheapest, most comfortable way to get to those fishing spots you always dreamed of getting to. Highly recommended.

My grandson and I go out in this stable and safe canoe. No motor, no registration, no expensive fuel and tax, no sound, no polution and it's no big deal to use. Go out with your grandson or grandaughter (6+) and see Gods wonderful earth and give those waiting children something money can't buy...YOU and your unconditional love. (14'green canoe)

It's a great canoe for relaxing and slowly drifting down the creek while your downing the beer you packed it it's cooler!! It's a little heavy to get out of water when you are wasted, but at least you don't tip it over on the way down. I love this canoe!!

I have a rogue river 14t. I love it, it is durable and comfortable. I use it for fishing and I am glad I bought it. It only has two comfortable seats and a holder on each side for my paddles or fishing rods. I must say it is a great canoe.

We've got the (Sams) 14' Rogue River model. We've had it for 4 years. Its heavy and wide. This makes it hard to car top and slow to paddle but it also makes it extremely stable and virtually indestructible. It has some nice features such as the cup holders, dry compartment, cooler and comfortable seats but at the price of added weight. Speaking of price, at less than $400, your not going to get a 60lbs speedster that you can comfortibly carry two adults and a child, or in our case, a dog. If your going to be racing or portaging it, get something else. If you want a canoe that can do many things well for many years to come, at a low price, this is not a bad choice.

Slow, slightly heavy, but extremely stable. You will have a hard time tipping this canoe. I use mine for fishing on class I & II streams mostly, and proves to be an excellent choice, especially for fly fishing. Also great for kids, dogs, and inexperienced paddlers. I do not recommend this boat for class III streams +, or for someone who is in a hurry on the water. Pretty tough abs construction, I put mine thru a few tests this past year, (about 24 trips) and only a few scratches.

lets see its a big fat slow heavy ugly boat. it is so slow, it feels like you are shoveing it through the water. we canoed with friends that were in a explorer, and they left us in the dust. [im talking miles ahead] it weighs 100 lbs, so forget lifting it alone, and if you get help the two of you better be strong. i dont understand why they can call this a conoe, this boat is like a pointed pontoon. i got rid of mine as soo as possiable, and bought a mad river

This was my first canoe purchased and wanted something durable and something I could take my two kids out in. The Waterquest 14 has proven itself against the large and angry rocks found in the headwaters of the Guadalupe River near my home. The built in dry storage is pretty reliable and the built in cooler does a fine job, even on day-long trips in the Texas heat. The molded cup holders also come in handy. The Waterquest's wide beam makes it kid friendly, however, it does cause it to drag through the water. I also like having a third seat. I've fished from it and it does great-- even with the kids. A good entry level boat, especially for those with kids.