Canoe vs. Kayak

Are you trying to decide if a canoe or kayak best fits your on-water needs? While canoes and kayaks have a great deal in common, they are different enough that you need to carefully consider what you want out of your boat. What do you want to use it for – kayak fishing or family fun? Do you want to bring gear and/or other people? Is comfort a concern? How about safety and stability? Let’s examine the pros and cons of both.

Canoe Pros:
Space: Room for your gear, your cooler, and your family
Comfort: Room to stretch your legs and move about
Canoe Cons:
Speed and Control: Slower, harder to steer and turn
Efficiency: Less efficient, more affected by wind
High Draft: Limits where you can take it – requires deeper water

Kayak Pros:
Speed and Control: Faster, easier to steer and turn
Efficiency: More efficient, less effected by wind
Lower Draft: Fewer limits on where you can go, easy to launch off shallow beach
Kayak Cons:
Comfort: No room to stretch out, often requires cramped position with minimal back support
Space: Very little room for your gear, usually no passenger space
Re-entry: It can be difficult to re-enter a kayak if it capsizes

Now lets consider the activities for which you intend to use your boat. How about kayak fishing? Clearly a kayak is best for that, as you will need to maneuver efficiently in a variety of water conditions. But naturally you also want to be comfortable and bring along your gear.

Or how about a day on the water with the family? A canoe would be the best choice, but you understandably don’t want to sacrifice efficiency and control. If after examining the pros and cons of both boats you find that you want a boat with all the positives and none of the negatives, well, you are in luck. Meet the versatile NuCanoe!

The NuCanoe brings you the best of both worlds, without the negatives. The NuCanoe come in two sizes, 10’ and 12’. It can be configured for 1, 2 or 3 passengers so you can enjoy solo kayak fishing or spend the day on the water with your family. You can paddle, row, or install a trolling motor on your NuCanoe. You can take it out on rivers, lakes, salt water and fresh water. You can sit comfortably supported, stretch your legs, and stand confidently in this stable boat.

No other kayak, canoe, or small watercraft gives you this much flexibility, stability, comfort, safety, and on-the-water fun!

NuCanoe is an Angler's Best Friend

Want to take your fishing to the next level with added ease and mobility, without spending much money? Want to catch more fish and enjoy the experience? Meet your “Nu” best friend: The NuCanoe!

Problem #1: I have to get to the fish to catch them
“I purchased a NuCanoe about a year ago. I am absolutely delighted with the handling of the NuCanoe as a fishing vessel. I have caught many nice smallmouth in places that I would not have been able to wade and get to.” - Joel Gonzalez in Illinois
Fishing from the shore can be a relaxing experience, but is not always the most effective way to catch the most fish. Sometimes you need a way to access those just out-of-reach calm pools and overhanging trees where the fish love to hide, as well as the ability to move from place to place to follow the fish. This is where the versatile NuCanoe comes in. Kayak fishing in your NuCanoe puts you in control of your location, without sacrificing stealth. NuCanoe’s superior steering is in part due to its V-shaped hull, which reduces drag and makes the boat easy to control. Catch more fish with a NuCanoe!

Problem #2: I need room for my fishing gear (and my beer)
“I just purchased an Adventurer NuCanoe 2 weeks ago. I have already caught more fish from this kayak than I have the past 2 years from a bass boat. I love it.” - G.M., Knoxville, TN.
You don’t have to sacrifice high-tech sport fishing gear for kayak fishing convenience. Your NuCanoe can be outfitted with all the best fishing gear: tackle box, rod holders, anchor system, fish finders, and more. You can add a trolling motor, or choose to silently paddle or row through the water. The versatile NuCanoe Sport Box makes a great fish box, live well, food & beverage cooler, and storage box – it even has two cup holders to keep your drinks safe. Enjoy all your gear and your beer in your NuCanoe!

Problem #3: I need to be comfortable
“I bought a 12′ Tandem NuCanoe a few weeks ago and just took it out for the first time. Fantastic! My wife and I fished in great comfort – our OLD kayaks were wet and uncomfortable.
- Sam Joseph in Greensburg, PA
Unlike many fishing kayaks, you can outfit the NuCanoe with upright, supportive seating for 1-3 people, enabling you to stretch your legs and change your position as needed. You can safely stand to stretch and move in the boat. You can choose swivel-mounted seats for additional comfort and maneuverability. An optional bow water shield gives added protection to you and your gear in choppy waters. Relax and fish in comfort in your NuCanoe!

Problem #4: I need a safe, stable boat I can stand in
The NuCanoe is stable enough to permit standing, whether to cast a line or to obtain a better view of the fish lurking below. - Paddler Magazine
The NuCanoe excels at ensuring your safety. This fishing kayak is wide, stable and hard to tip. The stability of the NuCanoe enables your focus to be on fishing, not on operating the boat or maintaining balance. You can even stand in this boat to stretch, cast, or reel in your fish – it’s that stable. Rest assured that if you do capsize the boat, it will not sink. A sealed hull design provides high internal flotation and allows the NuCanoe to float even if capsized or full of water. Launch your NuCanoe without worry on lakes, rivers, salt water or fresh water – wherever your passion for fishing takes you. Stand up and reel in the big one in your NuCanoe!

Problem #5: I need a NuCanoe!
Ask your local dealer about the NuCanoe Adventurer and Angler packages. They offer the most versatile, stable, and portable fishing platform of this style an angler can find. All kayak fishing packages come with seat(s), rod holders, paddle holders, and an anchor system – some also include the custom sport box. They can accommodate a trolling motor, if you choose. They can be transported on the roof of a vehicle, the back of a pickup or stacked on a trailer. No other fishing kayak, canoe, or small watercraft gives you this much flexibility, stability, comfort, safety and ease of use. In a word… FISHABILITY!

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Kayak Fishing: A Better Way to Fish

Want to take your fishing to the next level with added ease and mobility, without spending much money? Want to catch more fish and enjoy the experience? Then kayak fishing is for you! Versatile kayak fishing boats can be purchased inexpensively and have low maintenance costs. These boats can be stored in small spaces, transported easily, and launched quickly - while retaining many of the bells and whistles you expect from a sport fishing boat.

One of the best kayak fishing boats for your money is the NuCanoe. It combines the best of kayak fishing and canoe fishing into one versatile, stable and easy to use watercraft – with no training or experience required. You can even stand up in it!

Enjoy the speed and maneuverability of a kayak, with the gear storage and passenger capacity of a canoe. You can safely stand in this stable boat to cast or reel in your catch. Your NuCanoe can be outfitted with all the best fishing gear: tackle box, live well, rod holders, anchor system, fish finders, and more. You can add a trolling motor, or choose to silently paddle or row through the water.

Is comfort a requirement? Again, the NuCanoe delivers. Unlike many fishing kayaks, you can outfit the NuCanoe with good supportive seating for up to three people, enabling you to stretch your legs and change your position as needed. You can even choose swivel-mounted seats for additional comfort and maneuverability. An optional bow water shield gives added protection to you and your gear in choppy waters.

The NuCanoe also excels at ensuring your safety. The boat is wide, stable and hard to tip. Rest assured that if you do capsize the boat, it will not sink. A sealed hull design provides high internal flotation and allows the NuCanoe to float even if capsized or full of water. Launch your NuCanoe without worry on lakes, rivers, salt water or fresh water – wherever your passion for fishing takes you.

The NuCanoe comes in two sizes, 10’ and 12’. It can be configured for 1, 2 or 3 passengers so you can enjoy solo kayak fishing or share your joy of fishing with your family. You can sit comfortably supported, stretch your legs, and stand confidently in this stable boat. No other fishing kayak, canoe, or small watercraft gives you this much flexibility, stability, comfort, safety and ease of use.

In a word… FISHABILITY!

A Small Watercraft for All Occasions

Do you have a passion for the water? Paddling a rushing river, kayak fishing for trout or salmon, or gliding your canoe around a placid lake or bay with your family... there is nothing quite like it. These activities would usually require you to own three different boats, a very expensive and space-consuming predicament. But thanks to the versatile NuCanoe, you can enjoy all of your water pursuits with just one boat!

The NuCanoe is a versatile, stable and easy to use watercraft – with no training or experience required. It is a fishing kayak, a river canoe, a lake cruiser, and a family fun boat.

The NuCanoe combines the best of a canoe and a kayak. Kayaks are fast and maneuverable, and bring paddlers a greater sense of control. But where do you put your fishing, hunting or camping gear, or your cooler full of drinks and food? Your family can’t join you; there is no room to stretch your legs and very little back support. Also, standing up to reel in a fish or photograph a passing dolphin is out of the question. A canoe has room for all of your gear and passengers, plus you don’t have to be a yoga master to get into one. But it has a higher center of gravity, making it more likely to tip over. It is also harder to steer, more affected by wind, and more likely to take on water.

The NuCanoe brings you the best of both worlds, without the negatives!

The NuCanoe is available in 10’ and 12’ models. It can be configured for 1, 2 or 3 passengers so you can enjoy a day of solo kayak fishing or spend the day on the water with your family. You can paddle, row, or troll with a small motor. You can take it out on rivers, lakes, salt water and fresh water. You can sit comfortably with great back support, stretch your legs, and stand confidently in this stable boat. No other kayak, canoe, or small watercraft gives you this much flexibility, stability, comfort, safety, and on-the-water fun!