Gift From My Dad...

[Fish_Whisperer]

My dad is a disabled vet, and hasn't had an active life for 15+ yrs due to cancer.  His stories of canoeing the local rivers always intrigued me, and when he told me he was buying me this as a gift I got so excited as I'll be able to take him out to the places of his yesteryear...

 

 

 

 

 

Grab n go! This is a large canoe that has an aluminum skeleton on the inside for extra stability and support.

The canoe has two main seats, front and back with a portable seat situated in the center (see pic) that simply drops right in. It is a folding seat, it's red, so you have to look closely because it blends into the red background

There is a bait bucket with an oxygenator that works off the 12V battery to keep your bait alive.

The new front bucket seat is very comfortable and detaches if you want to use the regular seat for just your basic canoeing. This one comes with the boat along with the portable red one pictured in the center. 

A nice Garmin, hend held GPS, complete with the box and in excellent condition is also included and perfect for marking important or special locations, good fishing spots, or where you launched from if you're primitive camping. 

(Fishing poles pictured not included)

The motor mount quickly comes off with two wing nuts. Also, the motor tilts up if you want to switch to to paddle. 

Not only comes with the two paddles pictured, but it also comes with an extra portable French paddle that quickly assembles and disassembles if needed. 

The Kubota motor propels the canoe quickly and quietly or slowly and stealthily and runs all day on a good, freshly charged, deep cycle battery (Battery not included). 

The beam is wide for stability and this canoe has a keel to keep it tracking in the water with minimal drift. The canoe has a strong aluminum rail at the top, and for such a sizable canoe it is easy for two people to manage. In fact, one fit person can manage alone if you have good balance - I did. 

The center beam has two positionable pole holders that adjust up/down and they additionally pivot 360 degrees. 

Grab your poles, drop in a deep-cycle 12v battery, and you can leave my home and take it right to the lake and fish.

This is a really nice canoe setup that is big enough to give you the room you want and will surely appreciate.

Items included: 
Motor, Kubota
Motor mount, (removable)
GPS, hand-held
Front folding seat with back (removable)
Portable drop-in foldable seat
2 standard paddles
1 portable French paddle
1 live bait setup with 12v aerator
2 Fishing pole holders
3 childrens life vests
1 adult life preserver
Anchor and rope

 

 

We've called and reserved a pickup time on monday.  I have plans to browse for a depth finder suitable for this rig.  

 

This topic is open for discussion on your opinions of the rig, what modifications I could make,  or tips on the operation and ownership of the rig.

[Mr_Scrogg]

That will get the job done for sure.  I would suggest fishing it as is for now, after a few trips you'll start noticing what you like, and what you dont like.  Then you'll see ways you can make it more "yours" to fit your needs.

 

Congrats

[rockchalk06]

You're a hellova good kid!

[Fish_Whisperer]

The past few years my dad and I haven't done much because of his health, he just doesn't have the gas anymore.  With fall approaching I can see us using the canoe for activities often as the weather will cool.

[expediter]

My dad is a disabled vet, and hasn't had an active life for 15+ yrs due to cancer.  His stories of canoeing the local rivers always intrigued me, and when he told me he was buying me this as a gift I got so excited as I'll be able to take him out to the places of his yesteryear...

 

 

 

 

 

Grab n go! This is a large canoe that has an aluminum skeleton on the inside for extra stability and support.

The canoe has two main seats, front and back with a portable seat situated in the center (see pic) that simply drops right in. It is a folding seat, it's red, so you have to look closely because it blends into the red background

There is a bait bucket with an oxygenator that works off the 12V battery to keep your bait alive.

The new front bucket seat is very comfortable and detaches if you want to use the regular seat for just your basic canoeing. This one comes with the boat along with the portable red one pictured in the center. 

A nice Garmin, hend held GPS, complete with the box and in excellent condition is also included and perfect for marking important or special locations, good fishing spots, or where you launched from if you're primitive camping. 

(Fishing poles pictured not included)

The motor mount quickly comes off with two wing nuts. Also, the motor tilts up if you want to switch to to paddle. 

Not only comes with the two paddles pictured, but it also comes with an extra portable French paddle that quickly assembles and disassembles if needed. 

The Kubota motor propels the canoe quickly and quietly or slowly and stealthily and runs all day on a good, freshly charged, deep cycle battery (Battery not included). 

The beam is wide for stability and this canoe has a keel to keep it tracking in the water with minimal drift. The canoe has a strong aluminum rail at the top, and for such a sizable canoe it is easy for two people to manage. In fact, one fit person can manage alone if you have good balance - I did. 

The center beam has two positionable pole holders that adjust up/down and they additionally pivot 360 degrees. 

Grab your poles, drop in a deep-cycle 12v battery, and you can leave my home and take it right to the lake and fish.

This is a really nice canoe setup that is big enough to give you the room you want and will surely appreciate.

Items included: 

Motor, Kubota

Motor mount, (removable)

GPS, hand-held

Front folding seat with back (removable)

Portable drop-in foldable seat

2 standard paddles

1 portable French paddle

1 live bait setup with 12v aerator

2 Fishing pole holders

3 childrens life vests

1 adult life preserver

Anchor and rope

 

 

We've called and reserved a pickup time on monday.  I have plans to browse for a depth finder suitable for this rig.  

 

This topic is open for discussion on your opinions of the rig, what modifications I could make,  or tips on the operation and ownership of the rig.

procure another adult life preserver

[expediter]

Procure another adult life preserver

[Darren.]

Nice....

[tomustang]

Definitely going to make some more memories with that!

[ksboy]

I hope you and your Dad get to spend many long, comfortable trips in your new boat!!

[buzzed bait]

Very nice! 

Just an FYI, in many states you have to register your "boat" if you have a motor of any kind (trolling motor included) so be careful of operating with that motor if you haven't registered it yet. 

[AK-Jax86]

Very nice god a tricked out canoe looks like the Fishing Pimp My Ride hooked it up.