Electric Canoe

Ferret · #1 31-10-2006, 05:39 AM

Hi all

Have got some video of my 15' 6" canoe with an electric operating on the Brunswick River.

It can be seen at:
http://www.johnluck.net/index_canoe.html

Just click on the link that says, "Click Here to see the movie"

CHOPS1 · #2 31-10-2006, 06:55 AM

Thats a great set up you have there, a great fishing platform!

Chop

Gudgeon · #3 02-11-2006, 07:59 PM

Hi John

can I ask: what make is the canoe??
The outriggers look like a Roscoe kit??!!
How do you find it?

I ask 'cause I'm seriously looking at a Roscoe BassCatcher Estuary with outrigger kit, but as a Melburnian I don't get to see them that much..

BTW, Brunswick Rvr- lovely sopt. My Dad lives at Banora Point so I fished the Brunswick the last time I was up there...just fantastic.

Ferret · #4 02-11-2006, 08:40 PM

Hi Gudgeon

No, they are not Rosco as far as I know. Bought them at Ballina Recreation Mart (NSW) for about $300.

As for the canoe brand, I don't know that either.

There is no name on it. Bought it on eBay for $650. I'm very happy with it.

I've seen the Rosco with the outriggers. They look a great canoe. You could do a lot worse than buy one of those. Do you have any idea what they cost all up?

If you are ever up this way again let me know.

John

Ferret · #5 02-11-2006, 08:44 PM

Hi Chop

Thanks...I'm very happy with it.

I had a look at your inflatable. Looks like just the thing for in the back of the suzuki sierra. The wooden floor should be good

adidaspeteman · #6 02-11-2006, 08:49 PM

Nice website and not bad canoe either...

still waiting on my kayak to arrive.....

Gudgeon · #7 03-11-2006, 11:26 AM

John

Yeah I'm hoping to do what you've done and get something off Ebay or similar. $650- looks like you great price.
You just don't get that much of this sort of craft (flat-transom canoe) 2nd hand here in Vic, I supect its because we don't have the Bass fishing to the same degree as NSW & QLD??

The Roscoe BassCatcher Estuary is ~$1600 new. Ouch!! But compared to a new Pelican @ $2200, its a bit more reasonable (GRP v's RamX, so that's maybe why?).

Got another trip up there March next year so maybe I'll PM you closer to the date...Thanks.

Jason.

Lizard_King · #8 03-11-2006, 08:01 PM

Hey,

adidaspeteman, what type of yak are you getting?, I have been looking at a malibu mini x, am still to make a decision!. Would be interested in your thoughts now or once you get your yak.

Thanks LK

adidaspeteman · #9 03-11-2006, 11:30 PM

Hey Lizard King,

I'm getting the mini x. I'll let you know what it's like after i have used it for a bit.

Pete

Lizard_King · #10 03-11-2006, 11:57 PM

That sounds great, I look forward to a report before I commit the dollars. Good luck and I hope it is all you exptected.

LK