This canoe is an impressive multi-tasker. Memory now tells me, however, the Grumman, presumably because of its pronounced keel, was very easy to paddle solo, much easier for me than the Penobscot. It is an all around great boat that a novice can learn in, and an experienced paddler will never tire of. I've owned my Penobscot 16 for 20+ years and have been delighted by its performance and reliability for Ozark streams and small lakes. Reading the reviews here, people seem to think it's tippy. It tracks well on flat water, so it's a good choice if you are looking for a versatile canoe. I've canoed the Jersey Pine Barrens rivers solo, which are slow moving skinny rivers with many hair pin switchbacks and overhanging branches and submerged stumps and logs. The thwarts broke and the boat flattened into a sheet of green ABS. The Penobscot is also a quiet boat, which is great for fishing, birding or just paddling across the lake. OT told me to paint it with Krylon Fusion. Just turn the boat around, sit in the front seat and face the stern, which is now the bow. Just a very solid boat that will last a lot of days and miles with standard maintenance. Great boat! I wanted the cargo capacity for all my gear. For such conditions, a larger tandem is better. It was pinned a couple of times, with barely a scratch. I am looking forward to the next generation replacement material for the Royalex. Our used boats that are for sale have been used for at least one season. The Royalex Penobscot 16 was what I was looking for. Major gear included 40lb tent, folding cot, chair, 2 sleeping mats, 2 sleeping bags, coleman campstove, gas, and up to 12 gallons of water with a 4 gallon shower bag. It's always a rocky trip; many large abrasive rocks to hit. It worked pretty well for my son and me on the Moose River-Attean Lake "bow trip" and on the West Branch of the Penobscot River/Chesuncook Lake trip (calm water, fortunately) several years ago. Either canoe only show some minor scuffs and scratches. Neither the asking price nor the calculated payment includes tax, title, license, administrative fees, or optional services. I rated it 7 based only on my own situation and experience. It easy to portage, although the portage yoke must be removed to use the center seat. In rough water, it handles waves very well (I've had it on large lakes in 1-2 foot swells), taking on only spray. Instead I applied it to a used 16' Penobscot and for 18 years have been the happiest canoeist on the river. The Penobscot 16 has a straight keel and fine ends (for a Royalex canoe). is great on portage. In brief, a good tandem but not a particularly good solo, but a big improvement over my previous canoe, a 17' Grumman. The sporting goods shop, Dom's in Livermore, CA, riveted the deck on for free about 15 years ago. Its a great all around canoe. It won't perform with a dedicated river runner in the whitewater, it can be a little wet. And still it has enough volume to carry two people and gear for week-long trips. This balanced the boat out a little more & it seemed to handle really well like this. So my next canoe will be a fast and light solo. A light touch and a little lean gets you a good result. I guess I should give it an 8 after all it's been through, poor thing ! I have used it for river trips on class 2 white water, taking the kids out on lakes, winding through twisting, narrow streams, and it does all this well. It handled extremely well loaded, though it will weathercock in strong (over 10 mph) winds. I'm a avid canoeist who also enjoys a sawyer summersong. We're often the fastest boat in the group. I'm an experienced paddler with a number of canoes. Light-weight versions of the Penobscot. Billed as Old Town’s “sleek, nimble tripping canoe for solo or tandem paddlers,” this all-around touring canoe is large enough for most overnight trips yet short enough to serve as a solo tripper for skilled paddlers. I prefer to paddle it solo or with 2 adults and a light load. But back to the review. In other words, have the heaviest person (me in this case) sit in the bow seat facing the wrong way, and the lightest person sit in the stern seat facing the wrong way. We were pretty much in the middle of our 10 day trip with no one around to help and no other canoe, so we didn't have much choise, we had to get this canoe off the rock. But within a few minutes it all feels natural. Paddles nice heeled over and very amenable to the "Indian Stroke" as Bill and Becky Mason have called it...I favor ottertails and beavertails which work very nicely with this old dude. It will hold quite a bit of cargo. Added skid plates after 22 years of use. Unless I’m missing it I’d like you to have a “Buy it for Life” category, or at least a tag. It was obvious we weren't going anywhere soon, but atleast no one was hurt and we didn't loose anything but a water bottle. Text. All and all for the money, it is a great boat. The Penobscot 17 is an excellent choice for lakes or rivers that can still handle class II rapids with ease. $650. I am pleasantly surprised by the versatility and feel of the boat. I've been paddling this boat for 10+ years and am generally very satisfied. So, based upon a trial experience, I'm taking the time to write that I would take the Penobscot over the Camper any day, and would advise anyone looking into a Camper to also try the Penobscot. Be sure to treat the royalex surface with UV protector! Have been pleased lately with the ride in Minnesota lakes, but it has always been tought to handle with a lighter load and moderate wind - not a shock, but definitely an inconvenience when the wind comes up suddenly and you have a ways yet to paddle. I have paddled this canoe both tandem and solo on Texas rivers and lakes. I removed the stern seat to make room for gear and paddled from the bow seat. I also used this canoe to paddle the Mississippi River from Bemidji, MN to the Gulf of Mexico. I never pass a portage trail anymore without thinking about that experience. I thought we'd be paddling in circles the rest of the trip, but the Penobscot did good. It's a fantastic family canoe, very safe and easy to paddle. However, I think that is also what I have come to see as it's handicap as well... For rivers I ran in Missouri I'd recommend the Camper or other model with more initial stability - I have paddled with a group of Campers and Penobscots and the campers definitely were the ticket for non-technical river runs with occasional tough spots, far more maneuverability than the semi-keeled Penobscots. The Penobscot 17’s sharp-V entry and shallow arch bottom attest to Old Town’s unique design capabilities. Handled Class II extremely well! We like her so much we just gave her a name, she will be forever known as the "Molly Dellis", she is named after the Native American actress and dancer who was born on the Penobscot reservation in Maine. The only gripe I have is the fact that the initial stability is a little shakey, but not bad. It's a great price. This required the purchase of a new seat, which had to be cut down to fit, as well as drilling a set of holes in the gunwales. At 60 lbs, I can easily put it over my head and load it onto my van or carry it for a long distance. In order to help us with weight distribution due to a significant size disparity between myself and my wife, I've also modified the seats, moving one and lowering both. The ride is so smooth in the water. I am giving the Penobscot 16 a 9 because a 10 would suggest that this boat is perfect (I doubt that any boat is perfect). Skid plates installed on bow and stern keel line. It's not as fast nor does it glide as well as the Jensen, but it comes close. Had room for a 6 man tent, chair, cot, sleeping bags, mats, cookstove, food, water(13 gals max)and more. The Penobscot just rode up and over wakes 2-3 high no problem (although with some white knuckles!) REI customers give it 4.7/5.0 stars. With a sharp bow entry and a somewhat narrow beam, the Penobscot is a swift canoe, and the narrower profile helped with my reach across the gunnels when paddling. This isn't due to great skill; my husband and I are advanced beginners to intermediate. I removed the stern seat and paddled the canoe backwards from the bow. It's light, rigid and a pleasure to paddle. Again, stable and responsive! Sunday morning gave us another opportunity to paddle, so we made a quick trip to Morro Bay and spent the next six hours making a giant loop inside the bay. The bow seat had ripped out and was hanging by just one bolt and the gunwale still broken in three places. Excellent open canoes for family camping trips and longer distance touring. This boat has made 25 plus trips to the Boundary Waters without fail! I wanted the Royalex hull for sturdiness and weight – I think this hull is 25 years old and it's still kicking! It's a great boat--lighter than the Discovery series, and yet it doesn't cost nearly as much as some equivalent models by other manufacturers. NOT the cheaper heavier poly version 164 New, costs over … I actually prefer to use this canoe solo. The heavy canoe was unresponsive paddling until I got up a little speed, then it was fine. Bought this boat in 1993, for a Buffalo River (N.Arkansas)excursion, a five night trip with my 17 year old son. I found it to be quick & well handling. I have been using my Penobscot 16 for my two trips a year, mostly into the BWCA, for about 8 years now. It will outlast us. I don't recommend it for heavy loads or two heavy paddlers in whitewater, as there is not enough volume in the bow to ride up on big waves. Seeing a good deal at a sporting warehouse. It is not perhaps the best canoe for any one thing, but a hull that gives you access to the entire range of beginner/intermediate canoeing. As I recently completed an 8-day solo canoe trip in my Penobscot 16 (first solo), I was very interested in reading Tom Watson's. Looking to buy an Old Town Penobscot 16' in Royalex layup. Pushed the wife out of bed on Saturday morning loaded up all the new gear and a few provisions and set course for Lake Lopez for the maiden voyage. The Penobscot does alot of things, but nothing real well. We did take on water going through class II standing waves and came close to swamping it. We chose 2 16 foot Penobscots because of the durability and the light wieght. Super Durable multi-layer ROYALEX hull material is also light weight. The downside is the boat scratches very easily. By drilling holes through the royalex just below the gunwales with my leatherman we were able to lash the saplings in place. It occurred to me that this style of paddling is much closer to double-bladed kayak paddling than my normal canoe paddling approach, which got me to thinking about the possible advantage of using a double-blade paddle when canoeing solo. This summer ('07) my wife and I paddled it on Moosehead Lake, a huge body of water, and I was a little unnerved by the small length (16') and the big waves. I like the boat much more than the other Old Town canoes that I have paddled. If I only owned one canoe (heaven forbid), this would be the one. A stable boat. It's … We had occasion to test paddle a Penobscot and a Camper today. 12’ 6” / 3.8 m. WIDTH. I am very satisfied with this boat. I used this canoe to paddle the Missouri River; 115 days. It replaced an Old Town wood/canvas boat I had to leave in Boston, years before. I came home, cleaned it up some, installed the thwarts and built a new seat out of oak scraps in my garage. Lots of them. For families, overnight trips, or having more that two on a canoe…go at least 16'. The popular Penobscot series track and glide through the water with ease. The lower I can get my center of gravity, the steadier the canoe feels. I was carrying lots of gear and sat in the bow seat facing the stern so as to be closer to the center of the boat. It is very fast, and maneuverable at speed. Royalex is the bomb. The best feature of this boat is that it is very light for a 16 ft ABS canoe. Fast for an all around canoe. Bought it and called OT with the serial. Now I have a little canoeing experience, from my YMCA summer camp days, back in the early 60's, so I imagined, I was more than ready, my wife not so much. Your email address will not be published. My first impression was tippy. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Headed north on I-95 exit 199 To route 16 Bennett Road go left .06 miles to route 116/SouthGate Rd. It's ready to go when I am. I sometimes paddle it solo, so loading it on the car by myself is easier too. $500 Designed for versatile performance in calm water, waves, and whitewater, the Penobscot can handle a large range of needs. I prefer it over the less expensive Old Town Discovery series boats because it is about 20 pounds lighter. I purchased the Penobscot 16 about 3 months ago after doing a lot of research and review reading. I handed the owner $150 and we loaded it up. My Penobscot 16 is 20 years old. Maybe another 200 pounds of load would change things a little better for the Camper, but I think the Penobscot would stay on top. I love it and look forward to enjoying for years. Many trips since in the mid-west and in California, as well. I have owned an OT Penobscot 16 rx, an OT Camper 16 rx, and a Wenonah 18' Jensen, as well as test paddled a number of other canoes. By pulling this rope we were able to straighten out the twist. Still able to run some rapids while fully loaded. My son just graduated college and shares the same love of canoeing, maybe even more so, so I gave her to him for a graduation present. Realitivly light and a blast to manouver it has taken me on many dream trips and back. Serial number would indicate a 1980 date of manufacture. The bottom of this canoe has taken a lot of scratches, but they are purely cosmetic. Most of my use has been with my 8 to 13 year old sons in Class 2 to occasionally Class 3 whitewater. This canoe is a favorite of our canoeing group, and is a great choice if you need a tandem but sometimes like to solo. We noticed that wind affects tracking, but after shifting the load a bit we had no problems. The hull design lends it to flat water up to class II whitewater. I have wished occasionally I had bought something that was a little less "semi-good at everything", but I still use it a lot of days every year. I would have one caution around stability: I think that the seats are pretty high up, which raises the center of gravity and makes the boat a lot more twitchy. For running rivers, it does track well, holding lines through rapids very well but turning can be a lot harder than a Prospector or other river boats. I love paddling it solo, kneeling just in front of the kneeling thwart. Complimenting its initial build quality is this canoe’s easy reparability; Royalex can be patched with fiberglass and epoxy. This is my first canoe. The Penobscot today costs $1350! Amazing! But III is right at it's limit. At $949. This is the closest thing to a perfect all use canoe that I've paddled. It was a joy to paddle, even when pushed to the limit. The best I have paddled without getting too expensive. My OLD boat was a Mohawk 16...but usually rode with friends...most have multiple canoes. The round bottom is great; you can lean it until water comes over the gunwale and bring it back upright again. Only two minor complaints: (i) the hull scratches easily, and (ii) the boat is difficult to handle when paddling it solo in windy conditions (this should not be an issue when paddling tandem, and might be less of an issue when paddling solo if the boat is heavily loaded). I store my Penobscot in a storage shed to keep it out of direct sunlight. Only 65 lbs. I even scooted it thru gravel areas in low water on our local river. I have to say the Penobscot canoe has the best value of any recreational product that I know of. This is not just against rocks, but sand, stumps and any other obstruction you will find in the water. Compared to polyethylene—a common canoe hull material—the Royalex in the Penobscot has lighter weight, greater stiffness, superior UV protection, and higher resistance against deformation (especially under heat and pressure). The Royalex is also quite ideal for slipping around rocks; it's very strong and takes a pounding well. Here I can explore with my family and friends the estuaries of Point Reyes, Elkhorn Slough, the Sacramento River and the many lakes of the Sierra Nevada. If a rock is hit, often you can feel the Royalex bend over the rock and slide right off with little worries. It will be a little challenging for novice paddlers because of its minimal initial stability, but once you are comfortable, the secondary stability gives nice feedback when you lean the boat over to turn. With the Penobscot configured this way, and paddling on both sides, I was running about as fast as the tandem canoes I encountered on the river, and I was able to maintain good progress even when paddling into stiff upriver winds. I can't say this is a perfect model for everyone... but it is the best "station wagon" IMP. At 61#, it's the easiest of the three that we have to get on and off the car and down to the lake. It's my first canoe. I have paddled mine on rivers, creeks, and lakes. In a long stretch, you tend to slowly fill the boat, and we've overfilled (submerged) it many times. In white water, this twitchiness can be quite disconcerting. The canoe is also a bit hard to control in a strong wind, especially if it is not loaded with much weight. Three of us worked the boat free and I dragged the stiff, flat object ashore. As a shorter 16 ft tandem, I think this boat would be ideal for one adult paddling with a child on day trips or over-niters of a few nites or even a week. Its primary stability is a little touchier than some other boats, but it makes up for it in performance. It's not too long for creeks and it did well on our first over night canoe camping expedition. However the secondary stability is excellent. Took it fearlessly out onto choppy water on a windy ocean bay (Tomales, CA). We had less than a canoe length between rocks and little water to work with and the boat handled easily and kept us dry. The other time I had my canoe on the SUV roof rack and the wind blew the Penobscot off the car onto the asphalt, fracturing the aluminum gunwale. Special Rate for Repossessed Vehicles. The rivers there are very remote, wild, and free. $780 I don't know the point of going over...but movement while fishing etc....seemed uncomfortable at times and never really seemed as if it would easily tip...can anyone tell me if the secondary stability is solid enough to really lean over the side without going over? The cane seats are still in good condition; stretched a little, with one broken strand. All tip overs have resulted from unseen monster logs underwater with too much water suction for any canoe to avoid. Made from three layer polyethylene, the Penobscot is built to be durable and tough. The functionality and quality of the product is amazing. Did 85 miles on Missouri's Current River last summer. One caution - the bow flare is inadequate for large standing waves (class III or more). I will say it is a bit tippy, but keeping gear and butts centered will keep it from tipping over. I've used it for fishing, day trips, weekend camping trips, lake travel, and 5 day trips through rapids. This boat has pretty good speed and I can keep up with most royalex boats of the same size even while I am soloing and they are tandem-paddled. Even when loaded down with gear, the Penobscot 174 is an efficient ride when paddling longer distances. This is not true of many other canoes such as kevlar, wood-canvas, wood or even aluminum canoes that tend to grab onto rocks. I've been very happy w/my Penobscot 16. At a boat weight of 58 lbs, I am able to load and unload it on my car by myself. I've own my Penobscot 16 RX since '89, have had on many trips in the BWCA, both solo and tandem in addition to thousands of miles on Mississippi (all solo, lightly loaded in both back waters and main channel). It's not as relaxing to just float in, but still a very pleasurable ride. I had a Mad River Explorer in Royalex that was more seaworthy and maneuverable but it was a barge to paddle solo. A plastic 5 gallon pail of water in the front trims the boat out well for solo use. Over the years I've dinged, scraped, and crashed my canoe against rocks and docks, marring the bottom all over, but never has the damage been significant. My partner has a Discovery 169 and stays a lot drier. An aggressive canoe with a hull designed around pushing the limits. The best part about having a Penobscot canoe is it never fails to work perfectly when I take it out on the water. I purchased an OT Penob 16 royalex boat about 2 months ago and have had it on 5 class I/II river trips in CO,UT, NE, and WY this summer. Its virtues include: 1) light weight; 2) ease of paddling; 3) good tracking; and 4) durability. I would strongly recommend that you consider this... weight is a key factor to consider if you don't have a home on the water and your own dock. I wanted to say I contacted OT prior to the purchase to get some details on it, and they were super helpful, even sent me an ad from the 1981 catalog informing me of the history and details of the boat. The layers are bonded via vulcanization. My needs are for a boat that can handle mostly class I and II water, and for general purpose family outings, particularly fishing. The boat is stable, light, keeps up with everybody in the flats, tracks well, turns much better than we expected, and hauls a lot. I wonder why OT is not going to produce the Royalex version any more. After about 6 months or looking and searching, I finally bought a Pnobscot 16. That also means you're on your own. After tying the rope to a rock the best he could he pulled on that rope while I pulled on the stern line. This boat is fast, and only takes a few good strokes to get it going. Best all-around canoe I know of. My initial impression of the boat is a good one. Had it loaded with gear and it was super stable, very responsive (after a couple of gear position/weight tweaks). Love 'em. We are average sized, and were the only load at about 310 pounds, so that is light. It has never failed me. When I started actually paddling on canoe trips I loved it even more. My son & I took it out for about 3 hrs. I've yet to paddle the penobscot 16 solo, but I've heard it's exceptional also as a large capacity solo tourer with center seat added. The next time I go on a solo trip, I will probably rent a double-bladed paddle (maybe two in different lengths) and give it a test. Even though it is 16' and made of Royalex, it is surprisingly light. really like this boat. See pics for normal river rash and wear. We have also run thru Class I rock gardens in low water with no damage. It's an extremely capable fun to paddle canoe if you keep it out of whitewater it wasn't intended for. Old Town Penobscot 164 . I also recommend appling Keeleazy as a skidplate instead of kevlar. All the previous review comments apply. Our first was stolen from the canoe rack at Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Since it came with some scrapes, we didn't feel bad about dragging over rocks occasionally. I've been paddling a Penob 16 for over four years now. The wood pieces are a bit worn now, but not broken. It is constructed with Royalex, a layered composite of vinyl, ABS plastic, and ABS foam. Growing up in the U.P.of Michigan a great number of lakes and rivers were in my back yard.The canoe I grew up with was a Alumicraft 17 footer which was stable,motor worthy but too heavy for one person to load and unload with ease. It's worked perfectly since. You can use this low-maintenance canoe year round without concern about extremes of temperature and humidity. Owning 6 canoes, I think this is the best. BedsAny1+2+3+4+5+ Use exact match Bathrooms Any1+1.5+2+3+4+ Home TypeHouses Manufactured Condos/co-ops Multi-family Apartments Lots/Land Townhomes Max HOA Homeowners Association (HOA)HOA fees are monthly or annual charges that cover the … Old Town, Penobscot County, ME Undeveloped Land for sale Property ID: 335048902 | LandWatch. Withal, this boat is a good companion. Awesome durability - I trapped the submerged boat on a rock just below a large standing wave on Esopus creek. Then was able to approach one end of the canoe from river left, and retrieve a 60 foot piece of rope that I keep for just such a thing, but had never needed for this purpose before. I just leaned that it was made back in 1994. I was hooked. Thoughts/recommendations: As many have said, it does scratch and dent easily but none so far have made any impression on the inside of the boat. I need to add Kevlar strips to bow and stern – or beat my kids more so they will lift/not drag to shore. I am hopeful to float the Willamette River from Eugene to Salem this Summer, and take my adult kids and spouses with me. I've been meaning to replace the gunwales with vinyl ones and install a new seat too but I just keep paddling it like it is . View 22 homes for sale in Penobscot, ME at a median listing price of $227,000. After a couple of hours I finally got a positive response out of her when she finally turned around for a photo op with a smile, she had me worried for a while, thought I was going to be a solo paddler. He is only 100 lbs & I go 220 so after about 30 min we turned the boat around & I sat in the front seat & he in the back seat. I've used it guiding down a shallow & gentle river without a problem. I have been canoeing since I was 8; I am now 49. However, the lack of bow flare allows it to ship water in big waves or even moderate drops. Then using a couple carabiners we set up a z-drag pully system tied to the yoke and a third tree perpendicular to the canoe. Quick question for you Old Town guys, I say an old "Old Town discovery 17" for sale on an online buy and sell site up here. I have a 7 yr old and this boat allows us to paddle it effortlessly up and down slow rivers and accross windy lakes. With enough cordage and a few more holes drilled in the right places we were able to rig a servicable bow seat. Nobody around to give you a hand should you need it. Excellent used condition. This brings me and all my weight closer to the center of the boat. Its shortcomings include 1) wobbly feel and 2) insufficient flare for class III whitewater. I have the feeling because of it's dryness that it will make an excellent sailing canoe as well. Mine has the third center seat, and it is decent as a solo. I have had mine ten years and it has been paddled a lot. A great all-around canoe. I was looking for a canoe that could do just about anything I asked of it. With its ability to carry 1,100 lbs., the Penobscot is perfectly suited for long canoe trips. Real good freeboard & carry capacity. No other maintenance seems to be needed. For anyone who's not always sure of finding a paddling partner, but isn't satisfied with a little 12-footer, this is an awfully good choice. 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