Hi Folks,
I'm a lifelong wilderness canoeist, and have done countless day and week trips, on local rivers, and to the North backcountry (Canada). In 2009, I checked The Ultimate Wilderness Canoe Trip off my bucket list, with a 12-day trip on the Bloodvein river, Ontario to Lake Winnepeg. This is a National Heritage River. 141 miles, 79 named rapids. The kicker on this trip was that normal river flow in late August, early September is 1500 CFS. During the trip we took, the river was flowing 12,000 CFS! So, there were many Class Vs and VIs, which we did NOT attempt to run! Was truly amazing. Fishing was fantastic. Saw one other party on the river, the last day. Never put our rain gear on, except on the ferry ride back across the lake.
I just joined this forum now to repost an ad that appeared in the Lancaster Farming weekly (Lancaster County, PA) in the February 15, 2020 issue. Here it is:
"Fred Reckards cedar canoe, Moose River Taxi. 15' with 40" beam. Built over oldest known Indian form in N. America. More info, call. Berks County (PA). 610-207-4098."
I talked to the seller today, and it's still for sale. He's had two other parties interested in it. Turns out, seller bought the canoe new from Fred himself in the 1980s. So, it's one-owner! Talking to the seller, this canoe has lived a privileged life, and it sounds like it's in excellent condition. Could be a REAL find for someone!
I am not really in the market for *another* canoe, but I'm always attracted to vintage boats. I live in Berks County, PA, and would be happy to accommodate buyer's needs as they may arise, including dry storage.
I told seller about this forum, so he may be posting, soon.