solopaddler Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 For a couple years now I've been forced to rent every time I did a canoe trip. Yeah I've got a 16' squareback Sportspal, but that's not really a canoe for tripping... Anyhow, I've known what I've wanted for a while now but coming up with the 3 thousand bucks to buy it isn't easy. Earlier this week I was checking Kijiji and someone locally was selling the exact canoe I've wanted for a while now. It was an older couple who had bought the craft 1 year ago and had used it ONCE. It's been stored indoors and doesn't have a scratch on it. I stopped by for a look and offered him a crazy lowball offer which amazingly he accepted. So....I get a canoe that retails new for $3000 plus tax for $1000. (To get the $1000 bucks I managed to pawn off one of my float reels ) Here it is, my new baby: 16.6 Langford Prospector Kevlar canoe with ash gunnels and cherrywood thwarts, beam and seats. It's got a sliding front seat and a kneeling pad with a contoured butt rest for soloing. Also in the deal were 2 Langford paddles worth at least $100 bucks each and full set of new tie down straps. Sweeeet!! (Can you tell I'm stoked?) I'm headed to Algonquin next week so the timing couldn't have been better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Wow, very nice pickup! I'm looking to get a light-wight canoe as well for the summer. You selling your "old" one? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudd Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) wow... all i can say is wow.... i am thinking about calling the cops cause that is theft for $1000 bucks.... congrats mate. I hope you catch many brookies and may your lines always be tight... wow Edited April 24, 2009 by Fudd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Beauty Mike.... That thing is mint I'm sure you'll put it to good use..... congratulations Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 NIIIICE boat Mike!! We just talked about canoes last week. Glad to see you found one... and in such great shape and loooow price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Indeed an amazing score Mike and yes I can tell you're stoked. Congratulations, I know it'll see plenty of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Beauty boat. Looks to be in perfect condition. What a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 That is a beaut for sure. You got a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Awesome buy, wow... You will get many years of service out of that canoe, money well spent! Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Nice deal. What does she weigh. Would be glad to hit APP with you. Let me know if you need a bowman for your next trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Bring on the maiden voyage!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 That is just plain and simple Mike, and it is called good Karma, good things happen to good people! FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Wow, man am I jealous. I've been wanting that same boat. Rare to see any used ones up this way for sale. Good searching Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Poor elderly folks never even saw you coming! Great looking boat Mike! How about putting together an OFC trip? Lots of paddlers on this board. Minden-Dorset area is prime for a trip right now.... as are many other areas, before the bug season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Nice deal. What does she weigh. Would be glad to hit APP with you. Let me know if you need a bowman for your next trip. Thanks everyone, it really was a great deal. Nemo at some point we'll have to get out together, I know you're into this kind of thing as well. Weight on the boat is 48lb's...very light and balances beautifully when carrying it. The prospector is a fantastic design. It's a symetrical boat that's good for both flatwater and has enough rocker for whitewater. I paddled this exact craft a couple years ago and fell in love with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 You're a real son of a gun! I HATE you! That's the perfect colour as well. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Poor elderly folks never even saw you coming! i was thinking the same thing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Holy, that's a steal and a half brotha! Kijiji is awesome for that.. You gonna take break her in this weekend?! That's a sexy flat water canoe mang.... Those built in knee pads are purty handy too. WICKED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thief ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I stopped by for a look and offered him a crazy lowball offer which amazingly he accepted. Maybe he would have taken $500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Maybe he would have taken $500? Don't think so. The old boy wanted $1500 which was still a good deal, but I managed to talk him down. I didn't steal it from him either, he knew exactly what he had there and what it was worth. He just didn't care, wanted it gone..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubris21 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 That is unreal! I'll be in the market for something similar this summer. I really like the pads for soloing. Do you know anything/ have any thoughts on the integrated trim that Swift is offering on some of their high end boats? Seems to me like theres a high likeliness to split and have water seep in, but I haven't seen them first hand to really say. Great boat, and great deal, I hope you disturb a few "glassy" lakes on your way to those brookie holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Dude.... awesome deal.. on an AWESOME canoe!! I was looking at that exact one a few years back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 That is unreal! I'll be in the market for something similar this summer. I really like the pads for soloing. Do you know anything/ have any thoughts on the integrated trim that Swift is offering on some of their high end boats? Seems to me like theres a high likeliness to split and have water seep in, but I haven't seen them first hand to really say. Great boat, and great deal, I hope you disturb a few "glassy" lakes on your way to those brookie holes. Interesting I don't know anything about the new integrated hulls on Swift boats, I'll have to check it out. I previously have owned a 16' Swift Kipawa and a 17' Dumoine. Both fantastic boats but I shied away from another Swift as the service with those guys has always been brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Sweet canoe Mike! Hopefully I'll have a chance at fishing out of it up north one day!!! hint hint...LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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