Boating: Buying A Boat: Selecting
Paddle Boats
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Canoes
Paddle-powered craft for exploring shallows to running white
water. Great for fishing techniques. All-purpose aluminum
to high-tech composites. Easy to use and enjoy. Range from
about 10 to 22 ft. (Trailerable; 1-3 people)
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Dinghies, Rowing
Rather fish than sail? Get the rowing dinghy to get around
the harbor and wet a line. Small, car-topable at eight to
12 ft. or so. (Trailerable; 1-3 people)
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Kayaks
One- or two-person craft traditionally used for short- distance
transportation, now expanded to include whitewater rapids
duty and some for "sea kayaking" on bigger lakes and along
coasts. (Trailerable; 1 or 2 people)
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Pedal Boats
Leg-powered, two- or three-seaters for lazy small- water
excursions. Classic lake boat, great diversion for the kids
and not-so-serious anglers. Eight to 12 ft. or so. (Trailerable;
1-3 people)
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