The Saranac 160 can be loaded up with gear and performs well on longer trips. Board index » General Discussion » Equipment, View unanswered posts | View active topics, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 2 guests. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. ID p1362369. Mad River Adventure 16 Canoe - $899.00. I can cast standing up in a $785.00. It looked good thinking the kids can share the middle bench. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Thanks!Thanks for the feedback. ... Canoes For Your Next Lakeside Adventure. Old Town Saranac 160 #8 in Recreational Canoes Specs. main areas of concern: I would consider getting a “real” canoeinstead. ... Old Town. ... Mad River Adventure 16 Canoe. Gear Guide 2012: Old Town Saranac 160 XT Canoe. I have canoed and kayaked for many years in many different boats, both whitewater and flatwater. Apply for an Explorewards Credit Card. or Best Offer. by Mad River Canoe. The Old Town Saranac 160 is one of the best recreational canoes on the market and an excellent canoe for families because of how incredibly stable, spacious and durable it is. We have a bunch of Gander Mountain gift cards to use, so that limits our selection to mostly Old Town and Mad River. In terms of durability, it's a toss-up. It lacks manuverability and isn't very dry. I have an Old Town Guide 14'7". The old town will be heavier. Both of the models in the Saranac range are stable making them perfect for family canoeing trips. Hi Rolf. ($34.95 - $4,258.22) Find great deals on the latest styles of Green old town canoe canoes. The Old Town Discovery series is justifiably popular with youth camps. Essentials. Gear Guide 2012: Old Town Saranac 160 XT Canoe. 4.8 out of 5. Old Town. $799.95. May 22, 2015 - Explore Carl Anderson's board "Old Town Canoe" on Pinterest. Mad River Explorer 16. Looking to keep it under $1000 for the boat, I am primarily looking at Old Town’s Saranac and Guide series. If you had to choose between a Mad River Passage 14' or an Old Town Guide 147...which would it be..kinda narrowed it down these 2...I know longstreet1 really like his Mad River would love to hear some about the OT 147 if any of ya have been in one..They both weigh about the same & … The Adventure has seat structures that keep you from kneeling. LONG TRAILS. In terms of durability, it's a toss-up. ... Old Town. main areas of concern: Keeping the kids contained as best as possible. We have both canoed before but not with any regularity. ... Lucky for you, Old Town has you covered with the Saranac 160. Its always good to plan for an upset. Type: Triple/recreational. I thought the build quality was better than other boats. It is a Mad River Passage 16 Canoe. We have a bunch of Gander Mountain gift cards to use, so that limits our selection to mostly Old Town and Mad River. Essentials. Sea Eagle TC16 Travel Canoe. Another good choice is the Novacraft or Wenonah Prospectors. Price Historic Range: $699.00-$799.99 ... Can seat three and hold enough gear for a couple nights on the lake or river. Recently on Trailspace. Old Town Saranac 146 Canoe. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Old Town's special design foam seat pad offers just enough pad thickness to make a day on the water as comfortable as in an easy chair. Car topping. Hello all. NCMedic, Mar 1, 2016 #1. It's not a fast boat, but at the same time I did'n't think it was particularly slow. The Old Town Saranac is a canoe designed for recreational use on flat water, calm rivers, estuaries, lakes, canals and lochs. Like the Saranac 146, the Saranac 160 canoe packs in a ton of features at a great price. You’ve decided you want to try canoeing, so you’re considering the best canoe options available. Gear Review: Wenonah Royalex Spirit II Canoe. 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