We went through this exact line of questions earlier in the spring, and
ended up with an Old Town Allagash 16'4".

We have 2 children, aged 4 and 9, and have been out several times since
purchase. It's great, wider than some, but plenty of room for all of us with
dollies, toys, spare clothing, food etc etc . I think we''ll put in some
extra seats in time. We though about a Coleman, but their reputation could
mean that resale value is poor, and the Keelson can be a pain in the neck.
Get a few lessons at your local canoe club, so you can get in and out
without getting wet, and paddle in a straightish line, and just incase you
have an "incident".....

Cheers

J


Hi

I'm in the market for a canoe and have my eye on an old town discovery. I
have also seen a number of ads fole Colemans which appear to be a fair bit
cheaper.

How do these compare?

I would be using it for family day trips, camping trips, and a bit of
fishing. All of this on the rivers and lakes of Norfolk.

I'm new to this so any advise gratefully received.