capsized this canoe 2 out of…
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paddler2761279
on 12/27/2023
- capsized this canoe 2 out of 3 times. Not good.
I have owned for the past 25…
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paddler786198
on 5/29/2020
I have owned for the past 25 years the absolute most stable fishing canoe ever made - Old Town Still Water 12! Light weight, great paddling. While fishing I found the kayak paddle ie long reach and paddles both sides, to be the best trolling method ever devised! And today May 28, 2020, with heavy heart, I sold it to an up and coming young fisherman to carry this fine canoe on the future years. Guess my years are finally catching up to me so safety first.
i have owned this canoe for…
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guest-paddler
on 8/20/2019
i have owned this canoe for 20 years and couldnt be happier.Its great for lake fishing and has good beam and freeboard.very stable
ive had my Stillwater for 2…
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paddler495950
on 3/25/2019
ive had my Stillwater for 2 seasons, coudnt be happier hold myself and my 140 lb son just fine and gear and cooler..even put diy outriggers on it....great fishing boat..also have trolling motor too, as for scratches...I plan on putting extra marine paint and keel protector on it...
Great Canoe. Only 56 lbs.…
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guest-paddler
on 4/1/2012
Great Canoe. Only 56 lbs. Fiberglass and Flat
Bottom. Beautiful inside and out. Performs great in lakes. Plenty of room for two people and a lot of fishing gear.
Boat is great for fishing,…
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guest-paddler
on 6/22/2011
Boat is great for fishing, mini-kids, well behaved dog... those looking for a rapid riding boat - look elsewhere. Good for solo trip with minimal gear on moderate water...
As for the complaints about the scratches...are you serious?? It's a canoe not a trophy wife!
I've owned my Stillwater 12'…
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guest-paddler
on 5/10/2011
I've owned my Stillwater 12' since 1998 and could not be more pleased... Picked this boat for stability and ease of transport. A winner in every respect. Thanks Old Town!
Despite all the people that…
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paddler233211
on 7/6/2009
Despite all the people that claim that a 12' canoe is too short, this Stillwater has been great to us. As long as you know your requirements and how you will realistically use the canoe, this will be great for you. If you aren't expecting to charge down whitewater and explore new land...then this will do the job.
We put it on lakes, even one with motor traffic and we can comfortably paddle, fish, etc. Is light enough for one person to load and portage. That is the most important factor to me. Its durable, and all canoes scratch on the bottom. Great deal compared to the cheap B&M store canoes.
I use the 12' to take my…
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paddler232969
on 12/16/2008
I use the 12' to take my nephews fishing. Great for them and me, plenty of room, and can stand up to stretch. The finish is very thin, scratches easy.
I just got the Stillwater 12…
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paddler232733
on 7/9/2008
I just got the Stillwater 12 and spent last week on a large reservoir paddling about.
I really enjoyed it while alone or with one of my kids up front. Wind presented some problem while alone. I am 175 and had a 230 pound brother-in-law up front and did not like the feel at all. I also had my wife up front once and it was a little better. The best part about the canoe is its ease in carrying plus stability. I had hoped to use it for some distance floats on calm rivers and creeks with a hunting partner but I think it might be a bit small for that.
Overall, it is a good canoe for its purpose. The pros outweigh the cons.
I've had this boat for a few…
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guest-paddler
on 4/29/2008
I've had this boat for a few years now. I use it mainly for fishing and that's what it's good for. I have no problem standing up in the boat while drift fishing in moderate wind. The boat paddles well solo. I just sit at the bow facing the stern. If it is a particularly windy day I put a 50lb bag of sand up front and the boat becomes much easier to control.
Although this is my first boat and I don't have much to compare it with, it doesn't impress me as being too fast. It also takes a fair amount of effort to keep it tracking straight. When loaded with a lot of gear (i.e. when two people are paddling it across the lake with fishing tackle and a week's worth supplies) the boat is especially slow. Also, the exterior scratches easily. But who cares if your boat looks used. Just be careful around rocks.
Overall I am pleased with this boat. Very light and very stable. This is an excellent fishing boat for 1 or two people. There is not much room between the bow seat and front of the boat so make sure your fishing buddy, girlfriend, or whoever will be sitting up front isn't too tall.
My Stillwater 12 works very…
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paddler232413
on 12/29/2007
My Stillwater 12 works very well in the local lakes around me in Mississippi. It is easy to cary and paddle but is slow in the water taking allot of energy to paddle. Its surface scratches very easy leaving a very visible mark. In general I really like my canoe.
A good to great canoe for fly…
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paddler232082
on 6/8/2007
A good to great canoe for fly fishing as it is very stable and a good "fishing platform" for one fisherman... or two if you watch what you are doing. Don't expect speed as it is short on the water line and thus slow to paddle. Capacity for only two people with not much gear.
The Stillwater 12 is a very…
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guest-paddler
on 11/2/2001
The Stillwater 12 is a very stable boat. I'd say it's very good for one adult, or an adult with a kid or dog or two, or a couple of kids alone, but it's not good for handling much weight, contrary to what Old Town claims (their web site says this has a 750 lb capacity). We had about 450 lbs total weight in our Stillwater last time we used it and we felt like we were paddling through molasses! (one problem was that the heavier paddler was in the bow - things might have been a little better had the bow been lighter than the stern, but the whole canoe just seemed to wallow with that much weight in it)
The Stillwater 12 is so wide (downright tubby!) that it's not going to set any speed records, but that width is what helps make it feel very safe and secure even for nervous first-time canoeists. If you were thinking of putting two full grown adults in this boat, especially with any extra kind of weight added (like a dog, gear, or a kid), I'd recommend going to another canoe.
Final note: As the other reviewer pointed out, the fiberglass coating does indeed scratch easily. Looks really bad on the dark colors (ours is maroon)
I had this canoe on the water…
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guest-paddler
on 12/28/2000
I had this canoe on the water for a month now, paddled up the Provo River for 2.5 miles the water is slow and deep this canoe is very stable for fishing on the river, then I took it up into the faster water and had no problems in a classII flow it road hi and dry and turned real nice for a boat with a keel. The last few weeks I have been on Utah Lake 30 mi. long 7 mi. wide and a average depth of 9 ft. When the wind kicks up you can have three foot waves in a short time as did on this day and for a stillwater canoe, wide and short it came through with flying colors, fifteen MPH wind and no water aboard had a 20 lb. anchor in the bow for a leveler. I rate this canoe as a real treat for stability and ease of paddle in a short boat. Would be very good family boat, nice for the chrildren and old folks too. The only thing I can say bad is the gel coat is very thin and the scratches show real bad, OH Well you can't have everything right. Give it a 10 anyway.
