If so lower the seat in front about half an inch. I bought this canoe at Dick's and it has been the best solo canoe I have had. Weight is a big concern since I go to isolated places and have to do some portage. October 15, 2019, 6:09pm #1. I’ll try it and move it forward if it doesn’t handle well. I am 57 years old and my biggest concern was the weight of the canoe. I have the drab camo finish, so it 'ain't pretty', but it performs well. This is our second Old Town Discovery 119. Rating: 10. I removed the factory seat and replaced it and lowered it. I still like the single paddle, although it responds well to a 'kayak paddle'. The factory seat is too low to allow my feet to go under it comfortably for kneeling (even barefoot). Old Town Guide/Discovery 119 versus Pack 12 Blog › Forums › Fly Fishing › Old Town Guide/Discovery 119 versus Pack 12 This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated Apr 15, 2014 at 9:34 am by Zach Matthews . Test-paddled both, and kept the 119 - feels sturdier, more freeboard for rougher days, not that much heavier. Comfortable seat with backrest. Database contains 1 Old Town Canoe Co. Sitting down, the stability is very good for me, both initial and secondary. Not dumping water in my lap constantly off the paddle. I've already taken it on several adventures in different types of water, and have more planned for the summer. CANOE GUIDE OLD TOWN. I know the canoe will weathervane if the seat is too far back. Wanted to know if people perfer a kayak paddle or a canoe paddle. I was extremely surprised at how well the canoe did, fully loaded with my camping gear and food for 4 days I set off with six other old town 147 canoes, the guide 119 handled all the rapids with ease, class 1 through 5, at 6 ft 2 a little tight with gear but managed very well. And thanks to Old Town's construction process, it's tough without being too heavy. It carries a good load with the 13.5" freeboard. Limited Stock! This makes it perfect for quick trips after work with no excuses. The bow and stern handles make it easy to tie down. Most canoes will suffer from warping or damage from improper storage techniques, altering the canoe’s optimal hull shape. Do you agree? It's stable and has plenty room for solo canoeing. I am also impressed with the material the canoe is made from (Polyethylene) as I find myself in not so still waters and also Portage a lot when I am camping and making River Runs. The seat may need adjustment. I am 5' 7". At around 45 pounds, I can load it into the bed of my small pickup with ease. At 56 lbs., the Old Town Sportsman Discovery Solo 119 canoe is the ideal grab-and-go watercraft for anglers and hunters alike. Whether you’re looking for a canoe for a month-long canoe tripping adventure, a speedy boat for winning races or a solo canoe for enjoying nature, Paddling Magazine‘s top picks are sure to please. I really like it and would have give 5 stars if the seat didn't let my butt slide forward. Canoes should be stored "upside-down" on the gunwales. Careful heating with a heat gun and loading to straighten the bottom reduced that concavity, but it is hard to completely undo what several years in the sun had done to my particular canoe. I've had it out on the water 7 or 8 times. Includes: 2 standard paddles 1 kayak paddle 2 stndard orange lifejackets $300 firm. Double blade is efficient and straight but often use a single blade as its more traditional and funner. Some of our oldest boats are still navigating the world’s waterways. We could not be happier with our purchase. the Old Town Sportsman Discovery Solo 119 canoe is the ideal grab-and-go watercraft for anglers and hunters alike. I don’t kneel escept in the rare instances when I come to whitewaer that looks tricky enough that I really need the extra stability that kneeling provides. Just bought an Old Town Guide 119. incl. I will edit this review with more relevant information as I experience it. Length: 11' 9" Width: 32.5" New webbed seat Well-suited for … It was still hard to make it go straight, and it felt tippier. The Guide 119 is a canoe brought to you by Old Town Canoe and Kayak. I spent all day Friday and most of Saturday thinking through the positioning I wanted to use to add the second seat to my 119. Old Town canoes for sale. 1) We-no-nah adjustable footbrace Current Price: 49 lbs. This is my first canoe I have owned and over the last 5-6 years I have owned kayaks. I bought the 119 guide and have been very satisfied. The double-blade worked fine when kneeling. It is a great downstream craft. Compact and fun to paddle, the Old Town Discovery 119 Canoe has been a long time favorite. Wanted to know if people perfer a kayak paddle or a canoe paddle. I can see someone using a kayak paddle with it but I haven't tried it because I like the easy of getting a single paddle out of my way. And add kneeling pads. You may not see a backband though you usually do. I bought one a year ago and my wife liked it so well, I had to order one for her. Accessories +-Discover. Great value and the camo color I have looks good too. Indeed , these boats are better suited for a double bladed kayak paddle. I have traveled several Ozark creeks and rivers with out a bit of trouble. J stroke works fine, as long as you are happy to zigzag forward at a snail pace (which could be enjoyable if one is after after a rather slow and relaxed paddling experience). I have canoed on and off for the last 15 years. Wanted to know if people perfer a kayak paddle or a canoe paddle. » CANOE GUIDE 147 « Retour à la ... Depuis plus de 10 ans Old Town se perfectionne dans la maîtrise de la technologie 3 couches (mousse PE entre deux couches de PE linéaire), un procédé de fabrication qui permet de produire des canoës légers, résistants aux chocs et à l'abrasion. )It must be a stable fishing platform and not be too high priced. Just bought an Old Town Guide 119. I'd recommend going single bladed if you think you'll need to kneel in the boat for stability. Canoes. rnsparky. We have been building adventure since 1898. Decent single person canoe. We are currently oversold on many kayaks. I have seen very many Old Town three layer poly canoes become hogged or rippled as they age, even with proper storage. The Best Canoes in 2020 I lowered the seat about an inch in the back and it feels much better. Old Town Canoe - Guide 119 (New Haven / Westville) $300. Having a seat at the rear and a seat at the front would have raised the bow out of the water too much when cruising solo. Let the Discovery 119 help you explore new territory. Do you need a backrest if using kayak paddles? Discovery 119 Manuals & User Guides. The Pack has lower sides and is easier to paddle because of it. Holds plenty of stuff for a day of fishing, maneuvers well in tight, small creeks. GST. Qty. hmd. It would be great too if the front was elevated a little. Product Code: 524154; $1,509.00 AUD. What I like about owning both of these models is that you can remove the seats and yoke from the larger canoe and “nest” the guide 119 … If you like a low maintenance canoe then replacing your existing seats with a blow-molded polyethylene seat is the way to go. Today, we look at the 2010 designs of Old Town Canoes and Kayaks.Stay tuned next week for more from our Boat Book. They tend to deform over time. Not a bad idea to carry both, since you'll have room! I was told … The 119 is relatively new to me. This a great zero-maintenance solo canoe. Offering the simplicity and utility of a classic solo canoe with the agility and sleek handling of a kayak, the Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman hybrid canoe is a stable, lightweight boat that is easy to handle on and off the water. Do you agree? View attachment 122297 View attachment 122301 View attachment 122300 View attachment 122298My old town pack came with a second seat installed, the previous owner did a good job, they put it in lower than the original and they used a double blade, the canoe could be paddled either way. $949.99. In my experience with these canoes, the seat should be placed so that the front edge of the seat is within a couple inches of the center of the canoe. The Penobscot pattern was the first design used and variations of this earliest Old Town model can still be found. Discovery 119 Manuals & User Guides. It tracks well and I use a single blade 4 foot paddle. The adjustment works. Beautiful finish. This solo canoe is agile, stable and easy to handle. The 119 has more protection from waves, being a bit taller above the water. JLA FORUMS | Classifieds | FOR SALE - New England | FOR SALE - New Haven, CT. Sun Dec 06 2020 1:04 pm Advertisements. Current Price: $725 Condition: Used. anyone try both th pack canoe and the discovery 119. the deference bet them…? As a small canoe, it does feel tippy at first, but I have never dumped this canoe in any conditions including running minor rapids in a local creek. I have paddle it over a 1,000 in MS, AR, LA, AL. Old Town Discovery 119 Compact and fun to paddle, the Discovery 119 has been a popular choice for canoeists wanting to paddle solo, without having to transport and handle a 15 foot plus boat. I have experience in several types of boats. OT Guide 119 Modifications This thread is dedicated to documenting my Old Town Guide 119 canoe modifications. I have 2 other canoes and 2 kayaks and for the purposes described like this one best. The plastic seat is the only con. cause there is a huge deference in price. We log all of our trips on Fb The Man in the Dugout Canoe. Now the 119 is kind of the odd-man-out. We also ordered the Carlisle standard kayak paddles and they work very well with this canoe. Old Town’s new Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman is a canoe and kayak hybrid; picture a small canoe paddled with a kayak paddle. I also want my seat high nough that I can get my tackle box (an auto battery box) under it. Compared to other hybrids, the Sportsman excels at combining the best qualities of a canoe and kayak. Our popular Guide 147 represents a breakthrough in design and construction that provides a durable, stiff and affordable canoe. I bought the 119 so that my wife and I could do overnight trips and be in our own boats. This prevents distortion or … Love it because it fits in my pickup well. Now the bad, well not really bad just more of of a thing for me. $849.99. The Guide 119 is a custom version of the Discovery 119 that is made, in the camouflage color pattern available in the Guide series, exclusively for Dick’s Sporting Goods. I have paddled easily in class 1 and class 2 rapids with my packed canoe. In my opinion, if you have the molded in seat, the very first thing you should do is take the darned thing out and throw it away. At 56 lbs., the Old Town Sportsman Discovery Solo 119 canoe is the ideal grab-and-go watercraft for anglers and hunters alike. I personally didn't like the black plastic seat it came with, so I replaced it with a more traditional wooden seat that had a built-in yoke cutout for easier porting. FOR SALE - Atlanta, GA - I am selling the beautiful solo canoe modified for adult and kid (look at the pictures) with extra chair for kid, ram ball, 2 scott ... canoe solo Old Town Guide 119 $790 - JLA FORUMS We have been building adventure since 1898. I believe the hull is the same, but the seat in the Guide is a molded in seat, while the seat in the Disco 119 is the webbed bench seat. I've been paddling it with a long double-bladed paddle, and while it occasionally hits the sides, and requires a wider grip than I used for my kayak, it is doable from the seat. I have no doubts that my Guide 119 will perform well. Old town is a great product and I will continue to use old town as my canoe of choice. I plan to raise the seat an inch or two and rise the front maybe 1/2" higher than the rear to eliminate the sliding. A good backrest is a really nice thing to have, though not necessary. It's even well-suited for a double-bladed paddle. Let the Discovery 119 help you explore new territory. Overall, it's a good boat and easy to paddle all day. It offers the simplicity and utility of a solo canoe with the agility and sleek handling of a kayak. Maybe a short person could be more stable standing. Discover new territory with the compact and fun Old Town Discovery 119 solo canoe. It’s even well-suited for a double-bladed paddle. This thread is dedicated to documenting my Old Town Guide 119 canoe modifications. As a reference, I stand-up paddle board on a slightly narrower SUP that feels more stable. Old Town Discovery 119. I only paddle the 119 unloaded, so with added weight this might change. But at slow speeds seems to glide nicely and goes straight when I stop paddling, so it is nice to paddle. I love my "Little Red Canoe" and I am refered to as "The Lady in the Little Red Canoe" My husband paddles a dugout canoe he carved out of a poplar tree. I just received my Guide 119 the other day. However, I do plan to take it out next time. Limited Stock! But looking at the email and the content Old Town has on their website regarding the Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman, I can easily say that it is a cross between the Old Town Guide 119 sold exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the Old Town Next canoe/kayak hybrid sold darn near everywhere. I have seen many reviews saying that it works best with a double bladed paddle, I disagree. Old Town Next vs Discovery 119 After reading a lot of advice on this site, I am leaning towards the Discovery solo canoe. As said above, the single blade will be more precise. I’ve had my canoe in the water half a dozen times since buying it, twice to the Boundary Waters. This thread is dedicated to documenting my Old Town Guide 119 canoe modifications. I agree. Meanwhile, our newest creations steer us in novel directions, pushing the boundaries of performance and comfort with innovative materials and design. The back rest feels fine also. 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