Wanting to purchase a canoe and all the best ones seem to in the east and I live in the west. Problem! I can stage boat storage near Guelph Ontario, so if anyone is travelling from CT or other Eastern seaboard locations to near Buffalo or Dundas Ontario, I can concentrate my search for the right boat for me to purchase to your potential route. Also looking for private transport for one or more vintage canoes all the way west to Washington State or even better, Vancouver BC or Vancouver Island. I have contacted KAS but feel that helping someone with their gas costs will be cheaper than going with commercial transport. Thanks!
Coast to coast or east coast to Buffalo/Ontario?
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Todd F
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Rusty, I have a location in the Finger Lakes and in Niagara County you may be able to stage canoes in transit. I am on the eastern seaboard so your timeline matters as far as logistics. If you have one now you are moving I can help with staging; if it is later this summer I will go toward CT enroute to NY and then western NY. Let me know if I can help.
Hi Todd, thanks very much for your reply.
Either Finger Lakes or Niagra County (even better) would be very good staging areas.
Can you give me a rough idea which route you might be taking to those areas, roughly when you expect to travel there in the short term and roughly an amount that seems reasonable to you for your help in transport?
I have submitted a “wanted” ad to the classifieds which I expect will be posted shortly on this site, and hope it yields a few options in addition to some enquiries I have made already. Only then will I know where the pick up might be. If your near future trip doesn’t work out, maybe a later one this year. Your offer is most appreciated.
Lyle
Either Finger Lakes or Niagra County (even better) would be very good staging areas.
Can you give me a rough idea which route you might be taking to those areas, roughly when you expect to travel there in the short term and roughly an amount that seems reasonable to you for your help in transport?
I have submitted a “wanted” ad to the classifieds which I expect will be posted shortly on this site, and hope it yields a few options in addition to some enquiries I have made already. Only then will I know where the pick up might be. If your near future trip doesn’t work out, maybe a later one this year. Your offer is most appreciated.
Lyle
Todd F
Lifetime Member
I plan to head to NY this July to attend the 2023 WCHA Assembly at Paul Smiths College. I would likely drive up from coastal Virginia along the eastern shore of VA and continue north along the Hudson Valley. I will head to the Finger Lakes after the Assembly for a few days and could drive over to western NY after. I can currently carry two canoes but I am looking for a trailer so I can carry an additional 4-6.
Hi Todd, thanks very much for your reply.
Either Finger Lakes or Niagra County (even better) would be very good staging areas.
Can you give me a rough idea which route you might be taking to those areas, roughly when you expect to travel there in the short term and roughly an amount that seems reasonable to you for your help in transport?
I have submitted a “wanted” ad to the classifieds which I expect will be posted shortly on this site, and hope it yields a few options in addition to some enquiries I have made already. Only then will I know where the pick up might be. If your near future trip doesn’t work out, maybe a later one this year. Your offer is most appreciated.
Either Finger Lakes or Niagra County (even better) would be very good staging areas.
Can you give me a rough idea which route you might be taking to those areas, roughly when you expect to travel there in the short term and roughly an amount that seems reasonable to you for your help in transport?
I have submitted a “wanted” ad to the classifieds which I expect will be posted shortly on this site, and hope it yields a few options in addition to some enquiries I have made already. Only then will I know where the pick up might be. If your near future trip doesn’t work out, maybe a later one this year. Your offer is most appreciated.
MGC
Scrapmaker
I live less than an hour from Buffalo and equally close to the Finger Lakes. If you get serious about a canoe and need someone to look it over I would be willing to do that. Buying long distance and sight unseen seems like a real challenge considering how little most sellers actually understand about condition and valuation.
You should PM me here if that is helpful. I may also be able to offer some temporary storage while you sort transportation out.
As an aside, there are several of us here in Western NY who have some decent and sometimes rare boats stashed away that we occasionally decide part with. If you let us know what you are looking for, we might be able to help you.
You should PM me here if that is helpful. I may also be able to offer some temporary storage while you sort transportation out.
As an aside, there are several of us here in Western NY who have some decent and sometimes rare boats stashed away that we occasionally decide part with. If you let us know what you are looking for, we might be able to help you.
Rob Stevens
Wooden Canoes are in the Blood
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Todd F
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Lyle, FYI I am still scheduled to head north along the Eastern Shore of VA, up through Delaware and parts of PA, and then up the Hudson Valley to head to the Adirondacks for the Assembly. I am still looking for a trailer to carry 4-6 canoes but at a minimum I may bring one up north for folks to look over so should be able to grab one on the way for you you. After the Assembly I will be going to the Finger Lakes area and then if need be to Niagara County before heading south.
Just keeping you informed as I saw your advertisements. Good luck in your search!
Just keeping you informed as I saw your advertisements. Good luck in your search!
Thanks very much, Todd, I appreciate it.
I am currently waiting for information on a number of canoes prior to making my next decision. As such, I don't know where a boat will need a ride from but I do know that a ride to Finger Lakes or Niagara County would probably be very helpful. I hope to know what's what in a week or so.
I am currently waiting for information on a number of canoes prior to making my next decision. As such, I don't know where a boat will need a ride from but I do know that a ride to Finger Lakes or Niagara County would probably be very helpful. I hope to know what's what in a week or so.