Navigation was pretty straightforward, only got confused a couple of times. You need a good map and a good compass. Practice holding and tracking a heading while paddling..there will be a few open long bays you have to cross. There are numbered signs but not too often, I also kept small quality binoculars around my neck to spot signs & features easily.
The engine seems to be side mounted, am I right? I have a fiber glass kayak and I am thinking about also mounting a side engine. Tell me: how does the canoe behaves? Any steering or weight balance issue?
Should use an American made motor. Keep America strong, the Japs and the rest of the world don't care if our economy dies, and they are not willing to buy our products either. Wake up America!
We ran the motor just above "Start"..I'd say about 1/3 throttle, yielding about 5mph and roughly 40mpg. Remember the tank only holds a liter, so you'll need a can & funnel. It's a great motor!
Navigation was pretty straightforward, only got confused a couple of times. You need a good map and a good compass. Practice holding and tracking a heading while paddling..there will be a few open long bays you have to cross. There are numbered signs but not too often, I also kept small quality binoculars around my neck to spot signs & features easily.
samsadventure 6 months ago
How hard was navigating the waterway as I plan to paddle it this winter? Great video?
rmoran113 6 months ago
The engine is in fact mounted to the side, on a strong bracket that clamps across the canoe gunnels. It works fine, no issues, does great job...
samsadventure 9 months ago
The engine seems to be side mounted, am I right? I have a fiber glass kayak and I am thinking about also mounting a side engine. Tell me: how does the canoe behaves? Any steering or weight balance issue?
lgcs3110 9 months ago
my money rewards innovation & quality, the Honda 2HP is the smallest, lightest, most reliable low-horsepower 4-cycle outboard in the world...
our 16-1/2 ft Canadian made Clipper canoe is the only thing in it's class that only weighs 42 pounds! and that's with both the tandem & solo seats in!
samsadventure 1 year ago
Should use an American made motor. Keep America strong, the Japs and the rest of the world don't care if our economy dies, and they are not willing to buy our products either. Wake up America!
gregboyds 1 year ago
most of the way about 4-5mph...to enjoy the journey, also the little Honda motor is much quieter at low speeds
samsadventure 1 year ago
wait most of the way are you going full speed?
Niiteangel 1 year ago
thanks for sharing your video,very nice. Lovely canoe, what is her lenght and beam? cheers......
ruel68ify 2 years ago
reaLLY NICE CANIE ADVENTURE
CedrikTheManiac00 2 years ago
We ran the motor just above "Start"..I'd say about 1/3 throttle, yielding about 5mph and roughly 40mpg. Remember the tank only holds a liter, so you'll need a can & funnel. It's a great motor!
samsadventure 2 years ago
how did you find the gas consumption of 2hp Honda? I have ordered one (2.3hp 4 strokes) and just wondering how was your experience?
vh213 2 years ago