mainer_in_ak
Well-known member
This is the first time I've actually been able to view the dimensions of this great canoe.
The length of the canoe is perfect for maneuver with a paddle, the extra wide width means very little on a river due to the semi rounded hull. I'm imagining that this canoe will be absolutely phenomenal and responsive to a paddle.
I would run this canoe up/down class ll with a moderate-heavy load. I would also not hesitate to run it down class lll sections with a light load.
A 1400 lb. load would be possible with this canoe.
Although the dimensions of this canoe are similar to my older Discovery Sport Canoes, the Cargo is capable of much higher performance for the following reasons:
1. Stiffer Royalex Hull that's just as cabapble of handling violent impacts and abrasion.
2. 3.5 inches of rocker at the bow and 1.5 inches of rocker at the stern allowing quicker turns with a paddle or motor
3. NO KEEL, this will obviously improve safety during fast and rocky bends that require abrupt maneuver, and further improve the ability to maneuver a technical river.
4. Semi round hull will improve flat water efficiency with a paddle, but the wider width will still provide great stability.
These improvements over my other canoes along with knowledge and experience of the rivers I continue to run should provide a higher level of comfort. I NEED to get one of these cargos onto the upper sections of the Charley River with my new 12 hp copperhead motor. Don from Go-Devil Anchorage came over the other day, he's really impressed with the build quality of the Copperhead design. I finally received my Hull ID # so there's no troubles at the border when I return to AK in a few weeks with it on top of the truck with AK boat registration already on the hull.
The length of the canoe is perfect for maneuver with a paddle, the extra wide width means very little on a river due to the semi rounded hull. I'm imagining that this canoe will be absolutely phenomenal and responsive to a paddle.
I would run this canoe up/down class ll with a moderate-heavy load. I would also not hesitate to run it down class lll sections with a light load.
A 1400 lb. load would be possible with this canoe.
Although the dimensions of this canoe are similar to my older Discovery Sport Canoes, the Cargo is capable of much higher performance for the following reasons:
1. Stiffer Royalex Hull that's just as cabapble of handling violent impacts and abrasion.
2. 3.5 inches of rocker at the bow and 1.5 inches of rocker at the stern allowing quicker turns with a paddle or motor
3. NO KEEL, this will obviously improve safety during fast and rocky bends that require abrupt maneuver, and further improve the ability to maneuver a technical river.
4. Semi round hull will improve flat water efficiency with a paddle, but the wider width will still provide great stability.
These improvements over my other canoes along with knowledge and experience of the rivers I continue to run should provide a higher level of comfort. I NEED to get one of these cargos onto the upper sections of the Charley River with my new 12 hp copperhead motor. Don from Go-Devil Anchorage came over the other day, he's really impressed with the build quality of the Copperhead design. I finally received my Hull ID # so there's no troubles at the border when I return to AK in a few weeks with it on top of the truck with AK boat registration already on the hull.
