"Jeff Miller" wrote in message
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wrote:

My kids are finally old enough and are showing an interest in fishing.
We have a bunch of canoe only lakes around and the fox and illinois
river are accessible. What type of canoe would people recommend? It
has to be lite enough to allow me to go out by myself. It will also see
duty with possibly 3 guys 200lbs-230lbs (if we fit), 2 adults and 2
kids {the kids are under 8 years old). I would have to value
stability, do not want to be dunkin the kids. At some point in the
future will probably opt to get an electronic trolling motor. Well
what do you use or recommend?


take a look at a gheenoe. very stable, but too heavy at 120 pounds for
single-handed portages. i load it in the back of my truck for travel. i'm
too old and weak to do much portage work, but i have pulled it over banks
and along trails for short distances to relaunch in another creek. it will
handle a 9.9 outboard, but i use a lightweight 2.5 when i want a motor. at
only 16 feet, it's a bit crowded with 3 fishing, but i've done it. google
"gheenoe" and you will find info and photos. similar to an old town, but
i think it's more stable and sturdy.

jeff

Having fished from a Genoee for many years I also would look at it. There is
another boat called a RIVER HAWK, which is made outside Atlanta, that is
quite similar. Both are extremely stable.

Jack