Old Town Discovery 169 Green Open Canadian Canoe And Equipment

OLD TOWN DISCOVERY 169 GREEN OPEN CANADIAN CANOE and equipment. Condition is Used. This has been stored under cover and had light family use for several seasons on lakes and rivers. The pictures show condition with scrapes and dints but no major gouges. It served us well on trips down the Eden, Derwent and Spey and was pretty unsinkable when piled with kids on days to islands on Derwentwater, Conniston and Ullswater.

The canoe comes with two Palm adult life jackets and one child’s. A removable Old Town seat enables two children to sit side by side. Two Ainsworth paddles included, both in excellent condition. The sale is collection only - we live in Kendal, South Lakes but would package for shipping at buyer’s cost. Please look at other items for sale - buoyancy bags and canoe trolley available.

I may close the auction early for a reasonable offer. Viewing welcome. Old Town Discovery 169 At close to17 feet in length, the 169 is the longest in the Old Town Discovery series. Primarily designed to cover distance, the Discovery 169 performs efficiently even when it is heavily loaded with gear. The three layer construction is well manufactured to be tough and durable, providing many years of maintenance free canoeing.

Popular with outdoor centres worldwide thanks to its stable, proven hull shape and build quality. Also popular with paddlers looking to do multiday overnight canoe camping trips whether in the Highlands of Scotland or the sunnier rivers of Southern France. Paddled tandem, with lots of kit the 169 is many open boaters canoe of choice. For solo paddling, or carrying less gear, the Discovery 169 has the same great quality and hull shape, but in a smaller package. As a canoe that tracks well, can carry an enormous load, and stable, although not the lightest or most manoeuvrable- the Discovery 169 is a great choice for the paddlers who aspire to cover longer distances, need plenty of stability or may need additional room and load capacity.