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... there are now better OC hulls than the Detonator/Nitro. If you wish to stay with the Ocoee, then try the used canoe market, Ocoee by Dagger, Bell, Nova Craft or even the composite Echoee by Andy Convery/Echo Paddles.

The only slalom boat I've been in is my 4 meter Vajda Nova. I'm down to 205 & it sits a little deep with me in it. It's very fast, but does not pivot anywhere near as smoothly as my Viper. I thought the Viper was fast till I paddled the Nova. The Viper ...

... stuff. I tend to pick up the speed when I get scared. Lol. The storm chaser is faster than my Sith, but no match for my vipers or 4 meter vajda nova. Other than the inability to pivot, I think the storm chaser is a darned good all around boat.

Its a Blue Hole Cumberland. Same hull as the Starburst, but with vinyl gunnels. Steve Scarborough design. Several other builders have also produced this great(est?) whitewater tandem tripper: Evergreen Starburst, Esquif Canyon, Nova Craft Moise.

You’re lucky to have it. Don’t sell it, paddle it!

Westminster Md.

Where are you located?

Boat was bought new two months ago at Appromatox, been out in it twice, too old to be on my knees. Fully outfitted plus extra thwarts $1800

I have a two month old royalex Nova Craft Ocoee I just bought from Appromatox ( last royalex ever) I've used twice. Boat is perfect and outfitted.

I have a Nova Craft Ocoee I'm willing to part with if you are still looking.

Message me if you are interested.

Rob

... it in a bit by cutting a thwart down if you find the reach too much. This leads into my next point, regardless of your size, you will find the Nova Craft version of the Ocoee unstable as a beginner. The NC version is much narrower than the original Ocoee or the Echoee. If you pick one up, I'd ...

... to comfort. Am i thinking about this correctly for OC as well? Where's the trade-off for boat stability? Out of curiosity, how would an Ocoee (Nova craft) be for a first boat of someone my size (140 lbs) - would mostly be river running around southern Ontario. How about a Vertige? Thanks.

sold, Thanks

For sale $900 obo 336-264-7828

Still available

Royalex boat outfitted with I believe all north water products. Very lightly used and clean only light scratches on the bottom otherwise looks brand new. No air bags. Located in Carol Stream IL 60188. Will consider a roadtrip within a couple states to meet with buyer. Ready to text pictures from my ...