Need advice on buying first canoe

[Deuce]

Just found out at Dicks in Hot Springs they have the Guide 169 for $699. Does anyone have any experience with it? Apparently it's a d*ck's exclusive from Old Town. Does that mean it's not as good as a normal Old Town canoe? The specs look almost identical to the Discovery 169.

Online price is $799, which would make sense based on the pricing increment between the 147 and 160. Maybe it's on sale at your local d*ck's? Don't know. In any case, the 169 will be fine for you guys, but unless you have a burning desire to own a brand spanking new boat you'll be better off buying used. Lots of good deals out there on gently and/or barely used canoes.

[catdog6]

Just found out at Dicks in Hot Springs they have the Guide 169 for $699. Does anyone have any experience with it? Apparently it's a d*ck's exclusive from Old Town. Does that mean it's not as good as a normal Old Town canoe? The specs look almost identical to the Discovery 169.

Online price is $799, which would make sense based on the pricing increment between the 147 and 160. Maybe it's on sale at your local d*ck's? Don't know. In any case, the 169 will be fine for you guys, but unless you have a burning desire to own a brand spanking new boat you'll be better off buying used. Lots of good deals out there on gently and/or barely used canoes.

Apparently I do have to order it in the store to get the $699 deal.. I'm still checking Ebay and Craigslist. Haven't seen but one close enough to go look at. Thanks for the info.. Kevin

[Jaytee]

What part of the state are you in?

WHOOPS. Found the answer on a previous page. Look caring how old the canoe is when shopping used is generally kind of silly. I paid $800 for a canoe that is probably at least 15 years old because of what it was (tandem whitewater) and the condition it was in.

Paying $600 or $700 plus tax for something new vs. $400 for something even 20 years old is not necessarily the smart calculation. You've gotten at least two good leads here, it seems...

[catdog6]

What part of the state are you in?

WHOOPS. Found the answer on a previous page. Look caring how old the canoe is when shopping used is generally kind of silly. I paid $800 for a canoe that is probably at least 15 years old because of what it was (tandem whitewater) and the condition it was in.

Paying $600 or $700 plus tax for something new vs. $400 for something even 20 years old is not necessarily the smart calculation. You've gotten at least two good leads here, it seems...

I'm gonna check them out and keep watching Ebay and Craigslist..
Thanks for the info.

Kevin