Richard,
I've paddled an Outrage and find it has no trouble with my weight at #240.
I also think the Encore is one of the better boats you can find, with either
the Encore or the Outrage a far better boat than the H2Pro, which is a slug.
I don't think you (or anyone else) needs an Outrage X, unless perhaps for
class III tandem tripping.

Brad


"Richard Ferguson" wrote in message
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Another posting in the ongoing saga of my search for a solo whitewater
canoe for not too much money. (I recently noticed someone was offering an
outfitted Outrage for $500, a great deal, but at 200 pounds, I need an
Outrage X).

Once upon a time, Old Town made a whitewater canoe called the Otter. In
their current catalog, the Otter is a Kayak.

Someone is offering me one of these canoes, fully outfitted, Perception
saddle, thigh straps, float bags, etc. He is asking $300, he might take
less. I have seen the pictures, but not the boat. On paper, it sounds
like a good deal. It is maybe 30 minutes away, so I am inclined to at
least go over and look at it.

It is 13' 10" long, I don't know the width. I would guess that it
probably is an old style whitewater boat. Based on previous discussions,
I suspect that it might be fairly good on bigger water. At that length, I
suspect that I could load it up with camping gear without problems. I
assume it would be a step up from my 16 foot Old Town Camper canoe, but
not as good as something shorter and more modern, especially in tighter
creeks, etc. If I thought that I could get an Outrage X for $500, I would
hold out, but I doubt that I will be that lucky.

Is anyone familiar with an Old Town Otter whitewater canoe?

Richard


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