The Discovery 174 was the longest in the Discovery series. Member. Pulled wet dogs aboard, 55 lbs dry. Great canoe. Old Town Discovery 133 Recreational Canoe; Old Town Penobscot 174; Sun Dolphin Mackinaw 15.6 Canoe; Mad River Adventure 14; Mad River Journey 156 TT This is a great "freighter" for tripping or for family's. 17` 4 long. Yes, under windy conditions, it can sail and can be hard to turn. By personal choice, most days, it is the slowest craft on the river. Good condition. It slides over rocks like they were greased! Condition is Used. Gloucester County makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. But that's what I wanted and I'm quite happy with mine! Very stable. The Discovery 174 was the longest in the Discovery series. One thing we notice: when we lined the canoe, the Discovery 174 is extremely stable and easy to handle in rough water. View a wide selection of Canoes and other great items on KSL Classifieds. Great for lakes and rivers. Even when loaded down with gear, the Penobscot 174 … It's still manageable by myself putting it in and taking it out of the water. We've had our Discovery 174 for over 15 years and use it for both lakes and rivers. This canoe is in very very good condition throughout . 252 likes. It glides over rocks in very shallow water while other people we were with were scrapping bottom. I'm very pleased with the way it handles. Our high quality Canoeing Canoes are thoughtfully designed and built to last season after season. Sometimes they slip and the wheels rub but after a little adjustment I'm ready to go again. Old Town Discovery 174 Canoe, red color exterior for auction. Just wish it was lighter as we head into our 60's we do have some difficulty lifting it onto the truck cab. If a kayak is missing the “Add To Cart” button, it is only available through an Authorized Dealer. Its fun watching the expression on the kids' faces in the next boat over, digging in as I slide on by. It is a smooth ride and is can be paddled by one man with a little work. The Old Town website list the Penobscot 16 & 17, which are Royalex, and the Penobscot 164 and 174, which are PolyLink3. I have had this canoe for about one year and have enjoyed paddling, rowing and driving it under the power of my 5hp Mercury Outboard engine. The asset is offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS." The thwart and yoke had rotted out of it but the rest of it was in good shape. Wide and flat. We had our two kids try to topple it when climbing in and out as it rocked back and forth nicely, and did not capsize. It takes some effort to turn though. It is a great leisure craft. Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is the premiere kayak, canoe & stand up paddle store and paddling school in Oregon. Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Pedal Fishing Kayak (Marsh Camo) $2,599.99 $ 2,599. It does come with oar sockets and durable vinyl gunwales, but … Old Town Penobscot 174. We take pride in our knowledgeable staff and great selection of inventory. DECK HEIGHT. Carries a lot and gets the job done. FREE Shipping. It's always handled well and is very versatile. This might be attributed to the web seat option that I chose, which lowered the center of gravity. $69.95 $ 69. $42.80 $ 42. This seat is or has been used in Old Town's Guide 147, Guide 160, Discovery 158, Discovery 169, Discovery 174, Camper and Tripper canoes. We used back ferrying technique on the river. 4.8 out of 5 stars 19. Very stable. 95. I only give it a 9 because it is heavier than our Wenonah canoe. Wise Economy Low Back Seat. The poly models are a bit wider, almost 20 pounds heavier, and roughly $400 less expensive than the Royalex versions. The Discovery 174 is a canoe brought to you by Old Town Canoe and Kayak. I solo a lot and have learned how to maneuver. 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