Is this wooden paddle functional to paddle a canoe? Is the 2.5 ft. size adequate to power a 13 ft. canoe?
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No... Unless you are going to let a kid use it who won't be doing much work while in the water. You will want nothing less than 4.5 ft for a 13 ft canoe. My recommendation is for you to buy a telescoping plastic paddel so you can find what length works best for your size and skill.
866802
It is more for decoration. I don't think that handle would be long enough to actually paddle a canoe.
866803
I believe the 2.5 ft paddle might be too short for a 13ft canoe. Suggest you use the 4ft or 5ft, depending on your body size. I have the larger paddle, and think you would not be able to control the canoe with the shorter paddle. The longer paddles are adequate for a 13ft canoe.
287623
I don't know for sure. I use it on a 13' whitewater canoe, and there seems to be a lot left over. I had to tie up the loose end on one side. I will say that it seems to be doing a good job of keeping out the little bit of rain that pools up on it. I keep it under an overhang, but it still gets a little wet in a rainstorm.
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You should be able to put one end of the paddle on the ground, and curl your fingertips over the other end at the second knuckle. This will likely be about a 200mm length. However, there are other considerations. It also depends on your kayak and the type of water your plan to kayak in. If your kayak has a wide, stable bottom, you might find the extra length of a 210mm more comfortable. If you plan on river kayaking, the shorter 200mm will be easier to maneuver around river obstacles. If you will only be in lakes, I would go with a 210mm, or even a 220mm. If you plan river kayaking, I think you will be happier with the 200mm. My wife is 5'3". Shis is a beginner, and really likes her 190mm, because we mostly river kayak. This model of paddle is not too expensive, so if you buy it and then don't like the length, you can buy another length and sell this one used on Amazon or some other site and will only be out about $30.
794295
This mounting system is good for canoes, but that's about it. I used it on a small fishing boat and as soon as the boat went faster than 2-3 mph the system needed to be pulled from the water to prevent the shaft from breaking.
566405
Probably. This boat is very small - 8 ft. You probably need a much longer boat 13 ft +
1903179
i believe it could work for a canoe. Have the stands go on the inside of canoe so its rest on the flat surface. The stands are great I have 2 kayaks sitting on one set of stands.
1880623
it (the motor) is very light, but the battery that you will need is CRAZY heavy. If you put the battery in the center of the paddle boat (I remember my parents one had a space in back) it will be ok. Those batteries weigh about 50lbs. They are called deep cycle batteries and should be hooked up to a battery tender while not in use. Batteries Plus Lights helped me pick the right one and a matching tender. I use the motor on a small fishing boat only every other weekend and I have had no problem since I got the "tender". Nice lil motor, I'm very happy with it.
1587976
I received one, which is what I was expecting. It's a decent paddle. I play against my high school students, and it works as well as any paddles they bring. The surface is sufficiently sticky to make spinning easy.
1527170
If you think your canoe is big enough to fit a seat then you should have no problem with this one , it is not that big, think about a classroom chair and it's about the same thing
987378
It might, but the weight of the canoe may eventually compromise the material. Also it may peel away from weather. Might be worth a try though.
1058866
Depends on current, size of the boat, and the load as well as bottom ( sand, mud, or rock). But generally I would say yes. It holds both my fully loaded canoe and 2 man kayak in some decent currents
946697
We've used our machine a lot with no problems. The paddle seems durable enough to me.
863559
Yes you need to go to any kayak site that list heights and paddle recommended. This paddle is good for say 5'10" and over roughly.
1754761
I wouldn't do it. It's over 16 feet! I'm sure wait it wouldn't be a problem. But it's your call. You want to get an idea what it would be like? Just put a 16 foot 2 x 4 on top and drive around with it:-) I would however invest in a smaller trailer that could be set up for canoes.
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I am 5'5" tall. I purchased a 220 cm paddle. Paddle performs well for me. If I were to buy another paddle, I would purchase a 230 cm.
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I don't think so. I really think this is best suited for a kayak. That happens to be what i use if for. It may depend on how flat the bottom of your canoe is.
1271835
I used it on a wooden sculpture for the backyard. However, wooden boats have used this product years ago. I would use it for the paddles. They aren't under the water all the time. Right?