Canoe Wanted...

[Sydneycraig]

Canoe wanted .... Anyone know where to buy? Or second hand if anyone has one they don't want? Thinking an inflatable hard hulled one but any will do ... Cheers

[stevehaigh]

i've seen some second hand ones on Jao Fa, both east and west, close to the circle. there's a few boat places around there

if you can find a private seller, i'm sure it will be far cheaper through

[petercallen]

They did have kayak type canoes in the sports store on the first floor in Jungcelon

[pagallim]

Surapol (a ships chandlers) has a good selection of new 'Feel Free' canoes. The shop is located nearly opposite the entrance to Boat Lagoon marina.

I do have a Feel Free 14' Atlantis (touring, sit inboard) canoe which I rarely use any more. PM me if interested.

[Sydneycraig]

Thanks, saw those 18500 for 1 man and 28500 for 2 man ... Could be ok... Any other options available anywhere? Jungceylon sports world don't sell anymore ...

[petercallen]

Thanks, saw those 18500 for 1 man and 28500 for 2 man ... Could be ok... Any other options available anywhere? Jungceylon sports world don't sell anymore ...

That's not a bad price mate under $100 Where i come from it would cost $500

[Guest]

Thanks, saw those 18500 for 1 man and 28500 for 2 man ... Could be ok... Any other options available anywhere? Jungceylon sports world don't sell anymore ...

That's not a bad price mate under $100 Where i come from it would cost $500

I'm also interested of getting an canoe for island hopping (2-10km away). What are the things to consider when looking for canoe?

I understood that there is a canoe factory somewhere in Chern Talay, but not sure where exactly.

Please put the currency indications when you talk about prices. I suppose in this case it the case was USD1000?

[petercallen]

Thanks, saw those 18500 for 1 man and 28500 for 2 man ... Could be ok... Any other options available anywhere? Jungceylon sports world don't sell anymore ...

That's not a bad price mate under $100 Where i come from it would cost $500

I'm also interested of getting an canoe for island hopping (2-10km away). What are the things to consider when looking for canoe?

I understood that there is a canoe factory somewhere in Chern Talay, but not sure where exactly.

Please put the currency indications when you talk about prices. I suppose in this case it the case was USD1000?

Yes you are right about $900 AUD/USD for the 2 man my mistake

I have not priced a canoe for about 20 years, back then a 2 man Canadian/ Indian canoe

was $600 AUD, taking inflation into account $900 is not a bad price although you may

get a better price direct from the manufacturer although i have found the distributors

and manufacturers will not discount the price and the retailers will

[pagallim]

Thanks, saw those 18500 for 1 man and 28500 for 2 man ... Could be ok... Any other options available anywhere? Jungceylon sports world don't sell anymore ...

That's not a bad price mate under $100 Where i come from it would cost $500

I'm also interested of getting an canoe for island hopping (2-10km away). What are the things to consider when looking for canoe?

I understood that there is a canoe factory somewhere in Chern Talay, but not sure where exactly.

Please put the currency indications when you talk about prices. I suppose in this case it the case was USD1000?

For someone with little experience, a 'sit on top' type is fine, and all of these have good stability. I would recommend one where a lower back support can be fitted if it doesn't already have one. There is one supplier in Phuket that has a brand where the canoe is in sections, and can be for single or double use, which also has the benefit of being easily transportable. The link to their site is:

http://www.marineware-asia.com/images/KAYAKS.pdf

If that link is removed for whatever reason, their address is: Marineware Asia, 90/5 Moo 2, Chaofa Road West, T. Vichit, A. Muang, Phuket 83000. Do a search on their name and you will get all the info.

A good waterproof bag (you'll get at any chandlers) for the essentials of phone, camera etc).

[Sydneycraig]

Thanks... Where is the factory in cheng terlay ?

[pagallim]

Thanks... Where is the factory in cheng terlay ?

Can't help you there I'm afraid. I seem to recall someone making wooden canoes here in Phuket at some stage, though don't know if they're still in business.

[Guest]

I'm not sure where is it. A friend told me about it some time ago and I understood that those were light weighted, so I guess that rules out wood?

Pagallim: Thanks for your tips! I have done some day trip canoeing back in Finland with a canoe, where I 'sat on a hole'. It was absolutely wonderful way to spend a day on a very calm sea. That's what I'm looking as well.

Today I went to Ao Por pier and asked people if it would be possible to rent an canoe for a day. The canoes are the ones which are used for canoeing trips to Phang Nga bay caves. Eg. Sit on the top of the canoe. Daily rent would be 400B, which I think is pretty great deal.

I was thinking of trying to go from Ao Por to Koh Red, Koh Naka Yai and maybe to Koh Naka Noi. Not in a hurry, just go by the feeling. If there is a nice beach, then have a good rest and a beer there etc. Anybody interested to join?

[longstebe]

Would also love to know where you can get one. One were you would need to wear a spray deck though.

[longstebe]

I'm not sure where is it. A friend told me about it some time ago and I understood that those were light weighted, so I guess that rules out wood?

Pagallim: Thanks for your tips! I have done some day trip canoeing back in Finland with a canoe, where I 'sat on a hole'. It was absolutely wonderful way to spend a day on a very calm sea. That's what I'm looking as well.

Today I went to Ao Por pier and asked people if it would be possible to rent an canoe for a day. The canoes are the ones which are used for canoeing trips to Phang Nga bay caves. Eg. Sit on the top of the canoe. Daily rent would be 400B, which I think is pretty great deal.

I was thinking of trying to go from Ao Por to Koh Red, Koh Naka Yai and maybe to Koh Naka Noi. Not in a hurry, just go by the feeling. If there is a nice beach, then have a good rest and a beer there etc. Anybody interested to join?

Oilinki

If it is a canoe were a spray deck is needed and we can rent I would love to join you. I have another 6 weeks here.

[pagallim]

A bit more advice, always have a decent lifejacket with you. I never actually wear mine, though it's always attached to my canoe when I use it.

I know the area that you are talking about well, as I used to keep my boat at Ao Po Marina. Yes, some attractive islands within a relatively short canoeing distance. Another word of caution though, watch out for the weather. Sudden squalls, particularly from the direction of Krabi, are not unusual, and in driving rain and rising seas, the visibility can get down to 50 metres very quickly. As this area is the main 'lane' for the speeding tour boats heading to and from Phang Nga Bay from virtually everywhere in Phuket, there's the very real risk of a collision.

If you only intend to venture out very occasionally, renting for the day is probably the best option, and takes away the hassle of transporting and storing the canoe.

Edited April 12, 2012 by pagallim

[longstebe]

A bit more advice, always have a decent lifejacket with you. I never actually wear mine, though it's always attached to my canoe when I use it.

I know the area that you are talking about well, as I used to keep my boat at Ao Po Marina. Yes, some attractive islands within a relatively short canoeing distance. Another word of caution though, watch out for the weather. Sudden squalls, particularly from the direction of Krabi, are not unusual, and in driving rain and rising seas, the visibility can get down to 50 metres very quickly. As this area is the main 'lane' for the speeding tour boats heading to and from Phang Nga Bay from virtually everywhere in Phuket, there's the very real risk of a collision.

If you only intend to venture out very occasionally, renting for the day is probably the best option, and takes away the hassle of transporting and storing the canoe.

Good post. Especially in bold.

[Guest]

The canoes what I saw were not 'sit on top' canoes, not the spray deck ones.

I agree with the advice of taking an life jacket to the trip. Never know what could happen. Some kind of 'dive flag' on top of the canoe would be nice as well, but I guess not available.

Now I'm healing sores on my hands and hopefully be able to go for a day trip next week.

[Old Croc]

A bit more advice, always have a decent lifejacket with you. I never actually wear mine, though it's always attached to my canoe when I use it.

I know the area that you are talking about well, as I used to keep my boat at Ao Po Marina. Yes, some attractive islands within a relatively short canoeing distance. Another word of caution though, watch out for the weather. Sudden squalls, particularly from the direction of Krabi, are not unusual, and in driving rain and rising seas, the visibility can get down to 50 metres very quickly. As this area is the main 'lane' for the speeding tour boats heading to and from Phang Nga Bay from virtually everywhere in Phuket, there's the very real risk of a collision.

If you only intend to venture out very occasionally, renting for the day is probably the best option, and takes away the hassle of transporting and storing the canoe.

Good post. Especially in bold.

Ever try to put a lifejacket on when you're already in the water? Very difficult.

[pagallim]

Ever try to put a lifejacket on when you're already in the water? Very difficult.

In this environment, it's actually not very difficult, particularly if you are using the smaller, waistcoat style lifejackets.

[Old Croc]

Ever try to put a lifejacket on when you're already in the water? Very difficult.

In this environment, it's actually not very difficult, particularly if you are using the smaller, waistcoat style lifejackets.

I'm not sure what environment you mean, but I would assume that if you suddenly found yourself in the water and needing to put on a life vest, conditions would be less than ideal.

Here's a video on how to get a vest on using the most common sort found on ferries, etc. Can you image the level of training given to passengers by crew to do this?

[pagallim]

^

By this 'environment', I mean mean warm water and a sea state that rarely goes beyond 2 metres (inshore). The lifejackets that you're showing are those for large, commercial vessels, and not the life vests that are typically worn for water sports (including canoeing). A couple of quick shots that I've just taken of my own as an example. Click to enlarge.

[Old Croc]

I suppose I could envisage a situation where you become separated from your canoe and wind and waves quickly take it out of reach and you can only watch your LV moving away from you with the craft. It's a bit like taking your helmet from the back carrier of your bike and putting it on after a prang.

However, I've never practised what I preach. I've owned power boats for many years, often fished 20+ miles off shore in bad conditions, and have never worn a lifejacket!

A mate once pointed out that he had found a good place to store the Life jackets on his boat - under the floorboards! I asked how quick he could access them if a rogue wave tipped us over. He hadn't thought about that.

[petercallen]

I found a business on the Internet that said they manufactured fibreglass

canoes and kayaks and sent them a email requesting prices as i am

interested in purchasing a twin kayak as well, had no response so they

may no longer make them

The Business name is Thai Marine Centre

[pagallim]

I found a business on the Internet that said they manufactured fibreglass

canoes and kayaks and sent them a email requesting prices as i am

interested in purchasing a twin kayak as well, had no response so they

may no longer make them

The Business name is Thai Marine Centre

In respect of the actual cost of a canoe, I would recommend actually seeing it in the 'flesh' rather than ordering it. Feel Free are probably the most popular brand available locally, http://www.feelfreekayak.com/home/

Apart from the discussed requirements for comfort and safety, transporting it from and to home and subsequent storage is a consideration. I wouldn't recommend leaving it chained to a coconut tree on your favourite beach (as I've seen on a few occasions), as whilst it might seem a good idea at the time, it rarely is.

The other, and really important aspect is, actually rent a canoe a few times and see if it really is something that you'd like to get into. What looks great whilst sipping a couple of beers under a thatched roofed bar restaurant, can be completely different once you've gone/drifted a couple of miles and need to get back home again.

[longstebe]

A bit more advice, always have a decent lifejacket with you. I never actually wear mine, though it's always attached to my canoe when I use it.

I know the area that you are talking about well, as I used to keep my boat at Ao Po Marina. Yes, some attractive islands within a relatively short canoeing distance. Another word of caution though, watch out for the weather. Sudden squalls, particularly from the direction of Krabi, are not unusual, and in driving rain and rising seas, the visibility can get down to 50 metres very quickly. As this area is the main 'lane' for the speeding tour boats heading to and from Phang Nga Bay from virtually everywhere in Phuket, there's the very real risk of a collision.

If you only intend to venture out very occasionally, renting for the day is probably the best option, and takes away the hassle of transporting and storing the canoe.

Good post. Especially in bold.

Ever try to put a lifejacket on when you're already in the water? Very difficult.

Fair point.

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