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bumabu

06/11/2013 10:36AM

Has anyone rented one of these this season? or own one? Looking for a larger-ish family canoe for myself, wife, and three kids. Wondering how stable this is compared to a SR Q18 or a MN3

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mooseplums

06/11/2013 11:31AM

I own a Bell Northwind 17, (not a Bell Composites).
It feels less stable than the Souris River, But you will get used to it. In my opinion it is head and shoulders better to paddle than a MN II....(but then I'm a Bell snob)... I have paddled each of the other boats.

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jhb8426

06/11/2013 06:30PM

From what I understand the new Bell Northwind is the same as the original except for the tumble home. I really like mine and don't find it to be at all unstable. It's a nice canoe.

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bumabu

06/12/2013 07:39AM

Thanks guys

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McVacek

06/13/2013 09:52PM

We own this canoe! Just bought it at the Expo in April. Paddled it in WCPP just a couple weeks ago and loved it. Very stable and can fit a TON of stuff. You'd love renting it. Just make sure to load it properly. :)

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