I hit a log under water

Went out with the dog. The river is very low. Sand bars are all over the place. That is why the canoe is the better choice . At the end of the video, I hit a log under water.

[@Saidagive]

Water dog for ballast!

[@tomzamiska7083]

Technically, you hit a log that was under water. You were not under water.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

That's a good one 👍. I stand corrected.🙂

[@ripptydevibes2581]

I actually SAW the spot before you hit it! This is why I spent a year installing a jetski motor in my flat modV. Where im from, our rivers are so fast and steap that you either need a jet or you can only float them. Learning to read the water is the key, even with jets you still have to see what to avoid, cool video!

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

I would have seen it also. But I was looking at the camera at the time. I did see the "V" in the water, when I looked at the video at home.

[@tdog9150]

I was with dad the time he did that , only thing missing was the words dad said... lol ,, the sons of a stump ... lol .. great video ..

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

It happens! The good thing about the canoe. You aren't going fast enough to hurt anything.

[@zhenzhenyouyu2776]

Good video! I've subscribed to your channel

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

Thank you. I just put things on here to help people deciding on canoes and motors. I just like to get out on the water. Stay safe out there.

[@johng.9877]

I guess you didn't notice the current seam caused by the obstruction.. lesson learned. As you get used to rivers that is a tell tale sign.. very similar to a wingdamn

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

I was looking at the camera at the time. I do know the signs of obstructions under the water. Our river is mostly 4 to 6 foot deep. You learn how to read a river very fast around here. But when I looked at the video. I saw the "V" of the water current around the log.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

I have been running rivers for over 55 years. I know what logs, rocks, wing dams look like.

[@shakira1784]

Been there done that.. clean the propeller and drive om

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

I never had any damage. I was only going about 8MPH. That is why I like the canoe. Never hurt the motor or anything before. The big boat, going 40MPH does cause damage.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

It was a log. Didn't have to clean anything. Maybe my shorts. ;-)

[@andys4971]

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures man I have a canoe with a 2 hp evinrude from the 70s on the back and that thing will idle along at like 300 rpm (just checked with a metronome lol) and because of my use in creeks, it’s awesome to be able to just have a little bit of thrust but so slow you could hit bottom and you’d barely notice

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

@@andys4971 I know. I love just going slow and looking at things. You feel you are closer to nature in a canoe. I can idle along at about 2MPH. And the motor is so quiet. I love the 4 stroke on the canoe. You sould like you like to canoe like I do. Exploring the back waters and creeks. Trouble is. Around here, I have seen everything! I had a 2HP Johnson from 1977. I exchannged it for a 5HP Merc. A couple years ago. Nice to have the power. But can still travel around slowly. I can idle it around all day without loading up. Good improvement.

[@joricopittman1279]

Maybe if you don't ride more out in the middle u wouldn't have hit it

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

@joricopittman1279 I was in the channel. If I would have been more out in the middle. I would have been on a large sand bar. In about 6 inches of water. I know this river and where the sand bars are. But logs move all the time.

[@joricopittman1279]

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures ok cool.just be safe dude