FLEX ROD Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Okay folks, it has been a few years since I got rid of my last boat due to health issues, so it looks like I may finally be on the way to recovery and I am desparete to get my hands on something that floats. I saw an add today for a Watson square back canoe, my thinking is buyy the canoe first and I can buy the boat later and the canoe can always be used for small lakes, so does any body know about these canoes? It is a 15' square back and the guy states it is 3 years old this summer and he is asking for $600 or B.O, coments please ..... I think that 600 is too high what do you think would be a fair price Thanks in advance, FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 They're on the lower end of the scale, but still hand laid fabric canoes. Retail new is in the $1k range so if it's in good shape that's a fair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thank you for the feed back CLofchik, do you know how heavy they are by any chance? I tried to google found the website but looks like they are down. FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrypigeon Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 i don't know about watson canoes, but i think this model is made using fiberglass. $600 is an awful lot to pay for a used fiberglass canoe. they do not handle shock well and can crack if they hit a rock. also, be careful because these canoes are easy to repair and the repairs are easy to hide too. i wouldn't buy this canoe without testing it on the water first, which may or may not be feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hows 399 for the same canoe http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-b...QAdIdZ112161423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 twocoda, Thank you!! This is why this site is the only one one I ever look at, the people on here are just the best. If they are selling them new for 399 why would any body buy a used one? I was going to go look at it tonight but now I have ro reconsider, or reallly give the guy a low low offer. Thank you, FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricoboxing Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I have that same one, and I bought it BRAND NEW with oars, and those sponge things to carry them with for $695 (incl tax). That was 6 years ago though. It's pretty heavy for a canoe (fiberglass), but really stable and perfect for fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonl Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I have a 15' watson canoe and have had it for 2 seasons, bought it used and probably have paddled 500km with alot of rock scaping and drops down ravines. I love it! Its lightweight, balanced and does everything i want, but i also only paid $350 for it used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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