Giving the 5HP a workout.

In swift waters the canoe handled great! There isn't too many places I can't go with this outfit. As long as the water is flowing under 12 MPH, it can handle it just fine. And the good thing is I can go in 6 inches of water. Enjoy the adventures of me out in the craft I love the most. Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@rootwad]

All the stuff i've read says "A canoe is a displacement hull, and you can't exceed hull speed, you'll just swamp it". Meanwhile, it sure looks like these transom canoes can plane out just fine. I picked up my new canoe yesterday, and wouldn't you know it, it's raining cats and dogs here along with a flash flood on my most convenient river. I'll find SOMEWHERE to take it for a spin with the troller this weekend. Looks like you had a good one Ralph! Always look forward to more.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

@rootwad As you can see. I add weight in front. I have gone out without weight and it is very tippy. The more of the bottom you have in the water. The better. I hope you shoot a video of your outfit and maiden voyage. You'll have a blast with it. 😉

[@elstevobevo]

Looked pretty smooth beaching that thing, man.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

@@elstevobevo thanks. 5 decades of practice. I have only flipped it once. I was young and stupid.

[@samhoustonpubliclandhunter5367]

How long is your canoe?

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

@@samhoustonpubliclandhunter5367 17ft. All the info is on my channel page.