A New Canoe | Souris River, Quetico 16

[@FreakofNature1]

Souris River makes some beauty boats! Awesome sauce, thanks for sharing Kev!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes they do

[@WaterWalker16]

Hi Kevin. Bought my Souris River 16' Prospector from the good people in Atikokan 3 years ago. It replaced my 27 year old Nova Craft Prospector. 39 Lbs vs 65 lbs is like a new beginning!!! Like you I am typically a solo paddler and tripper. The only mods I did were that I found the bow seat was at an uncomfortable angle for a reverse solo paddler so shimmed the front portion of the seat to a more comfortable reverse angle. Also I replaced their thwart with a kneeling thwart which puts you about 6 inches closer to centre for those really windy days. I just love this canoe. Congratulations and enjoy.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Water Walker, some good ideas there. A kneeling thwart is an interesting idea.

[@WaterWalker16]

@@KevinOutdoors The Paddle Shop in London, ON is where I ordered mine from. www.londonspaddleshop.com/product/kneeling-thwart-kit/

[@dukedashwolfgg2283]

Great now I want a canoe even more

[@KevinOutdoors]

That's the problem with pretty red canoes! :)

[@dukedashwolfgg2283]

@@KevinOutdoors I'm looking for a green one

[@KevinOutdoors]

@@dukedashwolfgg2283 I personally like green better. I picked red because now I shoot a lot of video and I think red stands out more for that purpose. Good luck canoe hunting.

[@dukedashwolfgg2283]

@@KevinOutdoors wait do you know any cheap canoe stores In the ACT

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

Congrats on the new canoe! Love watching your canoe adventures from East Tennessee mountains.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@erik_normark]

Yes Kevin, she looks great! I envy you!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Erik, she is beautiful, I hope to get her out soon!

[@ride-paddle-repeat]

New boat day is the best day. Great looking Canoe, always loved Souris River designs.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, yes a new boat is a rare day. Most of us buy many more vehicles than we do canoes.

[@ThePursuitofPassion]

Congrats on the new canoe. I own their 17.5 Prospector and enjoy its paddle, quality and durability. Good choice on the colour too! 👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, I've only been out in it on a few trips so far but I do like it a lot.

[@ChiCan76]

Own the same boat and over the last 5 years, it has become an integral part of the family. So many memories and so much fun! Enjoy yours.

[@19Mark]

Congrats, beauty boat....I have Souris Le Tigre..absolutely love it ! Enjoy

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Mark! Good choice!

[@april906outdoors3]

What a beautiful new boat! Congratulations! Gotta love Kevlar ❤ Can't wait to see the adventures you'll enjoy in this beautiful canoe. Enjoy!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks April, me too. Because of COVID the boat was late in arrival and one trip was already cancelled because of COVID but I do hope to get out on some trips this year in some capacity.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Sweet new ride. Kevin... we will need to chat about this new canoe on Tuesday 😉

[@KevinOutdoors]

Deal!

[@peterwarywoda9646]

Nice new boat Kev! I bought the same boat, but in green, last year! Enjoy!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks 👍 I'm looking forward to getting it out on a trip!

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

42 lbs is super light. Nice pick man!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@Brentdarley]

I have the 17' and the same yoke, I used to use a yoke pad on other canoes but don't bother with it any more. The boat is light enough and the yoke fits me very well.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, that has been my observation so far. I may get a yoke pad that fits this but for most portages I don't think it will be necessary.

[@titanecampi]

Beautiful canoe Kevin. Hope you have a lot of fun with it. Cant wait to see videos.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks 👍 I got red because I think it will show better in photos and video. 🙂

[@MamasBasecamp]

Wow, very nice canoe!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Mama, glad to hear from you. I hope you and your family are doing well!

[@bernardbergeron2472]

Congrats on the new canoe,it looks great.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@LostLakes]

Sick boat man. Funny enough, exactly what we were/still are thinking of getting as our lightweight boat. Any initial thoughts?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Jon, so far I love it although I have just had it out on a couple of day trips. We have a Q18.5 that we used a lot when the kids were small and it behaves similarly. It is very light and sits high in the water when not loaded, so it should be great on trips. I turn 49 in Sept. and realized that my next boat needed to be a light one. 🙂 I am slammed at work right now but I hope to get out in Aug and Sept for a few backcountry trips with it. You will be able to see it in action then. 🙂atb!

[@LostLakes]

@@KevinOutdoors hahah good call. Thanks for the info and looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@dirtbagoutside]

Lucky guy!!!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Winter8R1]

Nice boat Kevin - can't wait to see the video of it getting wet for the first time!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, You and me both!

[@grounded81]

Congratulations! I love these Souris River canoes. I have a Quetico 17. Would love a 16' Quetico or Prospector to add to the fleet for more convenient solo tripping.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes, and I would also like to have a Q17 for tandem trips, faster and more payload. Someday perhaps!

[@arctichare8185]

Looks nice.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@jonwilliams23]

Great looking canoe! Plan on ordering a Quetico 16 this Fall.

[@BushtreckBoosh]

Man, I got to use one of these when I worked a season at quetico. Very nice boat; light, fast & stable. I think their shop was right across from the park/mnr offices.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Boosh, I didn't get as much mileage out of it this year as I had intended. Hopefully we all have a better 2021! 😀

[@PinetreeLine]

Congrats Kevin. She’s a beaut!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Congratulations! I was shopping for a Souris on the "pre-paddled" market and lost out on 3! Pretty happy with my Langford 16.6 Prospector though, comes in at 44lbs, light enough for this old guy lol. Take care, enjoy!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Wade, yes the after market for these boats is pretty hot. That Langford will serve you well!

[@jpi8237]

Just put my deposit down on the same canoe. Can’t wait. Are you still loving it?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Jp, Yes, I only got the boat out on a couple of day trips and one longer trip last year but I did enjoy it. It is a little imbalanced for solo use without much gear., I will likely add a drop seat that I can use on solo trips to help balance the boat.

[@jpi8237]

@@KevinOutdoors awesome i plan to paddle tandem! Cant wait!

[@outdoorandbushcraft39]

Omg dude, your property looks amazing!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hey, thanks! Much appreciated.

[@mikeg3230]

Sweet boat. What roof racks are those on your f150? I am looking for some for mine

[@KevinOutdoors]

Those are Yakima racks that mount inside the doors. I have the older round ones that are strong but are very noisy when you are driving. They now make oval shaped crossbars that are much more quiet.

[@Hames_tripper]

I am very jealous! That is my “dream” canoe, congrats.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Ian.

[@jimf1964]

Looks cool, but how will it handle rocks and rough treatment? You think she'll stand up to years of rough treatment?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Well Jim, we are going to find out. The company has a very good reputation with outfitters locally who give their boats a lot of abuse. I hope it will last me.

[@jimf1964]

Kevin Outdoors I hope it'll last you a long time too.🙂

[@mike_outdoors4918]

Gorgeous canoe Kevin, hope you have lots of great trips with it 🛶🙂👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thank you, I will try!

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

I would be interested in know how durable this lay up is compared to the Swift, is your old Swift fiber glass or kevlar? Ill have to look at Souris to see if they put out a stress test on this layup.

[@KevinOutdoors]

My Swift was kevlar also but it also has a fairly heavy gel coat and this one doesn't.

[@AJKPenguin]

All right! Thank you sir Kevin. : ) 19 kg, wow! Makes an Old Town run for its money.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Adam. I'm not getting any younger and a lighter boat will make a difference!

[@AJKPenguin]

You betcha. : )

[@earlhayes2969]

Nice Kevin love Kevlar Canoes I got a Wenonah Adirondack 16 footer so nice to load and Portage only weighing 37 pounds I'm just a little Leary in Rock gardens on rivers Congratulations again Kevin Earl 👍🇺🇲

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Earl! Much appreciated.

[@jakedobson3422]

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing it in the water. Next new paddles?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Jake, it might get wet tomorrow, let's see what the weather brings. No, I believe I have plenty of paddles, at least my wife would say so. 🙂

[@rawzey]

Congrats Kevin, it’s a beauty!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@OutdoorAbenteuer]

Great new canoe 👍🏻❤️🍾

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, I am looking forward to getting out with it.

[@canesser1]

Beauty canoe with the right weight for an aging back! Driving a Swift Keewaydin 15' for solo and it's great for 3-5 days trips which is all the time I ever have anyway but do miss the primary stability of the Prospector. . . . though love how amenable it is to the kayak paddle for the long stretches of paddling. You can buy yoke pads from Wildnerness Supply or MEC that form fit and secure with velcro, work great.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Canesser, yes this boat should be relatively nice to portage as I get older!

[@kgdblade]

Congrats Kevin. I only ever had the pleasure of paddling rental Souris Rivers but they were a joy to portage. The 16' seems to be the sweet spot of their fleet. Best of luck. Oh...and I have so much respect for you, but then you pull out a partially serrated pocket knife that left me with doubts ;) Just kidding, hope the new vessel gives you many years of great service! Ken

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Kgdblade! Yes it isn't the best knife in the world. Its my 'open stuff up on camera' knife, although I did use it to skin a deer once.

[@Jmaninaz1]

Congratulations, Kevin! What a beautiful boat, and I am sure you will create memories that last a lifetime on your various adventures with this canoe. I will be interested to hear about your impressions, as I am considering this along with the Swift 16 Prospector and 16 Keewaydin. All great boats but most importantly, since I am 59 and although quite fit, my achey back demands a lightweight boat moving forward, that's for sure!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes all great boats. This Quetico model has 2" of rocker and is 16'2" it should be faster than most prospectors on flat water and so therefore a little more efficient over the course of a day than a prospector with more rocker. My old boat is a Swift Algonquin 16 and I liked to but it is significantly heavier, although that boat is more than 20 years old and I am sure the newer models are lighter. I find it hard to believe that mine is rated at 42 lbs it feels much lighter. One thing that keeps the Souris RIver boats lighter is that there is no gel coat on their boats the kevlar is very thin and flexible. To keep the shape of a canoe they reinforce the bottom. Having the seats riveted to the side of the boat also ads stability to the shape.

[@FishTails]

I love all different outdoor topics/themes covered on your channel. Just subbed and look forward to watching more

[@markmatheson603]

Looks like a rocket ship!

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, I hope it is fast!

[@pvesely299]

Lucky!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Paul.

[@steve123261]

Ive been looking for a new canoe . What was the price and where did u get it ? why did you go with the quetico and not the prospector ?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Bob, I ordered it through Wilderness Supply but you can order directly from Souris River. They have pricelists on their website. The Quetico models are very popular and I have paddled them before. We also own a Quetico 18.5 which was great when the kids were little. The Quetico isn't much different than the Souris RIver Prospector The Quetico 16 is 16'2" with 2" rocker. The Prospector 16 is 16' with 4" rocker. They have the same width. Both are excellent boats but in flat water the Quetico should be a little faster.

[@KayakFishing2021]

We love your videos. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thank you! Will do!

[@angusxena]

I just picked up the same canoe for the same reasons. We are a two canoe family with daughters and they seem to be able to manage this canoe very well. Now we will see how it stands up to the abuse of kids, but I do look forward to trying it solo as well.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Fiona and Ken! Have a great time with yours!

[@joeleitschuh2000]

Great video! What is the name of the knot you used to tie the canoe down to the truck?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Joe, I secure one end of the rope to the truck with a bowline, the knot that cinches the boat down is a trucker's hitch.

[@miewzic]

Hi Kevin, I just purchased the same canoe and noticed some areas that appear to have a lack of epoxy on the finish exposing the texture of the kevlar. Did you notice any such thing on your canoe?

[@KevinOutdoors]

No I didn't. You may want to give the folks at Souris River a call. I like their canoes but unfortunately they aren't the most helpful bunch when it comes to customer service. Good luck!

[@miewzic]

@@KevinOutdoors thanks, I’ll give them a call and see what they have to say about it.

[@sinfonianbarelytone9191]

Congratulations man. Looking forward to getting out in mine. 42 pounds is far nicer than 78 for my Old Town Discovery. Hope it works well for you.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Sinfonian, I am going to have to put her on a scale because she doesn't even feel like 40 lbs but that is what they list it at.

[@21ZacDUDE]

Hey Kevin, just curious why you chose that one over the prospector?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Zac, I do a lot of flat water paddling and this boat should be marginally faster. The prospector has about 2" more rocker and is a good boat. The Quetico is their most popular model.

[@21ZacDUDE]

@@KevinOutdoors As soon as I sent that message I was looking into Souris River and I think I'd have made the decision as you! Please release more Canoe Videos!! :)

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Kevin, I didn’t know where else to post this so, here goes… Would you please do a video on how to properly set up a canoe? Maybe cover topics like: Mandatory safety equipment Optional/extra safety equipment ie throw bags Proper rope for bow and stern lines for securing the canoe and lining etc. length, diameter, floating Customizing options like kneeling pads, tie downs, seat backs, rod holders, Luci lights Proper loading techniques for lateral and longitudinal balance Securing your load for flat and whitewater And of course anything else you’d feel is pertinent or informative. After all, it is your channel lol

[@gailreese4699]

Hello Kevin . My name is Gail and threw my reasherch you were the one that was recimended for advise . Please excuse the spelling . I was wondering if I could dehydrate my meals and store them in jars ? And if you know about how long they would be shelf stable?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Gail, dehydrated food can be kept in jars especially if you have a vacuum sealer for them. How long they last depends on a lot of variables including how well you dehydrated the food, how completely you removed the fat, how airtight, cool and out of the sunlight they are kept.

[@gailreese4699]

@@KevinOutdoors Thank you Kevin.

[@Hames_tripper]

Hi Kevin, I saw your FB post regarding SR’s hiring practice. To think I was seriously considering calling them this week to enquire about a SR Q16. If you had a do over, which manufacture(s) and models would be at the top of your list?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Ian, in my mind Swift and Nova Craft make excellent boats and I have paddled in both. Esquif is also very popular especially among white water paddlers. I also hear very good things about Clipper, but I haven't been in one. I hear nothing but good things from all these manufacturers. I could go on about models, but if you are looking for a similar lightweight boat that would replace this one I would look at the array of boats that Swift makes. As I say in the video Souris River makes great boats but if you put one beside a Swift there is no comparison in the quality and attention to detail that the Swift provides. The Souris River is a good well running pick-up truck that holds gear and drives well. The Swift boats offer the same utility but the seats, gunwhales, fit and feel are superior.

[@ricardoneto7789]

Great looking boat Kevin! I’m looking t getting a tandem canoe myself . I may look into the quetico 17 instead of the 16. Your choice on getting the 16, is it based on using it for solo paddling? What options do you recommend with the boat? Where did you buy your boat . I!m in Montreal QC area . Not sure if they!re dealers in Quebec. Thanks again for sharing and for all your hard work you have been putting out these last few months😉👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Rick, Yes I got the Q16 so that I can solo some of the time. If I was going to always be in a tandem situation I would choose the Q17. It is just a little bigger and a little faster when you are tandem. Finding a Souris River dealer near Montreal may be an issue. You probably want to give the company a call and inquire about transport.

[@ricardoneto7789]

Well I got the quetico 17 last week. They delivered in Renfrew so I pick it up there. Good looking boat. Thanks for the video😉

[@robertpapps5383]

Nice boat! I'm guessing given the weight that yoke will work out fine.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes, I have used the boat since then and didn't find any issues. I may get the pads that fit that yoke anyway as they may be handy on longer portages.

[@UguysRnuts]

They say the two happiest days in a sailor's life are the day he buys his new boat, and the day he sells her. Glad you're happy. I think she looks like wax lips.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks I agree, red is an impactful colour!

[@Alexb_1775]

Tell a lot about a man’s knife..

[@KevinOutdoors]

Ha, I had to go back and re-watch the video to see which one I used.