C-Forum

Kaz,
Is there a particular type of river/rapid the Swamp Hen is best used on (or not used on)? I'm thinking specifically of some of the narrower rockier races in the NECKRA circuit, like the Scantic, Hockanum, or Otter Brook . . . or on the other end of the spectrum Zoar Gap.

-Eric

Downriver racing OC-1 made by Millbrook Boats.
New and mint condition.
Never paddled.
White.
Un-outfitted.
$1300.
Located in sw NH.
I can ship it anywhere.

JKaz

... around too lol) 1 Spark 1 Salsa 1 Cu-Fly 1 Short Edge 1 Medium Edge 1 Swamp Hen (Kaz downriver racing canoe) 1 Caption (set up for solo for camping trips) Plus at my parent's ...

"Swamp Hen" built by Millbrook Boats.
Color is white, brand spankin' new.
$1400.

JKaz

... the program. It's not like they are really expensive, from what I see a Swamp Hen and Spanish Fly aren't that far apart. But all you hear is cost, cost, cost. Ever take ...

... for a trip like this. Too slow and not enough capacity. I suspect the Swamp Hen would be in the same situation.

I was going to suggest the Swamp Hen when you first posted, but I thought you were joking about the trip.

I've got an old Wenonah C1W that's got decent upstream ability. But it's wet & doesn't turn well (unless you're REALLY moving). I haven't tried to cary anything in it though.

... two most important criteria, since there will be little whitewater. The Swamp Hen looks fast but may not have the carrying capacity. Is the A.C./D.C. fast? The trip is over ...

... as I can tell, there are only two boats being produced today, the 15'6" Swamp Hen from Millbrook Boats (made by Jon Kazemierszyk), and the 16'8" Savage C-1 from Savage River ...