Stillwater 16

This is a follow up to my previous review. The missus and I did use the Stillwater on the Colorado from Glen Canyon Dam down to Lee's Ferry. This would be an awesome adventure in any thing that floats, but a good old trusty canoe is the perfect vehicle for a two day adventure that you will never forget. Now about the Stillwater, well it is one heck of a stable canoe, never a single moment of fright that we were going swimming. It is so stable that when we spotted turbulent water ahead, we paddle right for it and enjoyed the ride. There is a trade off and that is that it is not a race horse. Once you realise that and decide to relax and enjoy the trip, all is well. This would be a GREAT fishing canoe for smaller lakes and ponds. It is a GREAT canoe for the family. If you have kids or dogs that can't sit still, this is THE canoe you want. And it is a real good looking canoe as well. We got compliments everywhere we took it. I re-did the gunnels in ash and the boat was absolutely stunning. Other than it might not be the fastest canoe in a race, there is nothing negative about it.

I bought mine in '99, and have never regreted this. Its great tandem or solo, paddled in the front seat facing the rear "Bill Mason style". Its great on inland lakes, and we have had in on lakes and rivers in the Adirondacks and out on Lake Erie too. Its a great all-around boat.