Mega Outlander 16'

[ben_20_uk]

Hi

I'm looking at getting a Mega Outlander 16' canoe. Most of my paddling will be lakes and easy rivers but I will be paddling up to grade 3. Does anyone have any experience with these boats that can give me some advice on how good they are and whether they'd be practical. It isn't royalex but I've heard the plastic is pretty good.It'll be mostly used for solo paddling. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

James

[elveys]

I didn't think this was a plastic boat.

Have you looked here yet?

http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/forum.php

There's a fair bit of info in the reviews section and there was one for sale in the classifieds recently.

It's a very friendly site so I'm sure you'd get some replies from those who know this boat.

Good luck!

[Adrian Cooper]

Extract from the Mega website:

http://www.mega.coasthost.co.uk/product ... ander.html

All their canoes are composite, usually glass or carbon/kevlar. I wouldn't want to use one on the boney grade 3 rivers we have in this country.

[gunwalegrabber]

Hi

Have you considered a 16ft we-No-Nah have a look at the one I have for sale on song of the paddle, great boat for either still water or white water, I have taken it down grade 3
white water without any problems .

Regards
Gunwalegrabber

[windy miller]

I've got a Mega 16 and whilst it is a lovely boat and would probably handle moving water up to grade 3, you wouldn't really want to take it down most of the rivers in the UK. The gelcoat and composite build would no doubt end up in tatters. Saying that, if you're very skilled you may be able to get away with it. As others have mentioned, a royalex/plastic boat may be better for thrashing around on rocky river beds.

Cheers, Windy