Old Town Discovery 119 review

This is a little review of the old town discovery 119. For some video of the discovery 119 in action keep an eye out for some of my future videos as i put it to the test this summer.
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[@authormikemontie250]

Excellent solo canoe. Bought my first one in 1992. That model had a higher seat so was a little tippy until I got used to it. If you keep it out of the sun and keep the wood varnished it will serve you well over time. I keep the first one at my cabin on Lake Superior and have used it on the lake as well as in streams. I just bought second, the same as yours, for my house on the Menominee river. Canoes are much better than kayaks for fishing, and for hauling gear. Love this canoe. As I get older I appreciate the light weight, 43-45 lbs.

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watch and the comment. You brought up a good point I forgot to mention about storing it out of the sun.

[@ArfOtis]

@@fredyd13662 - I use 303 Aerospace UV protectant on the hulls of plastic boats kept out in the sun. It works very well and is easy to use.

[@TRSwanVideos]

The seat drop is the first thing I noticed. Mine had 1" drop spacers, it was tippy as could be. I ended up removing the seat entirely and sit on the floor. Mike Montie - what's the drop on your seat?

[@fredyd13662]

@@TRSwanVideos It's more like 5-6 inches on mine

[@XPLRNW]

Awesome video my friend... Thanks for sharing.. I've been looking at this canoe for my outdoor content... I appreciate that time you put into this video. Thanks for the insight

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for checking it out. This canoe is a little heavy, but it makes a great platform for doing videos. It's vary stable and has plenty of room for the extra gear.

[@XPLRNW]

@@fredyd13662 Most awesome... the price is right too... I've been looking at the fishing kayaks too but they don't pack as much gear as this canoe... I hope everything goes in your favor this new year my friend.. keep up the good work! Stay safe

[@SoProMedia]

Good job! I have had mine for few months and really enjoy it.

[@fredyd13662]

The more i take this one out the more i like it.

[@nickvolpe7521]

awesome! super helpful thanks!

[@fredyd13662]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@ruggedsons2157]

Very informative, thank you sir

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watching. If you are really interested in the 119, I am working on a 2 year review right now. Keep an eye out, should be posting it in the next couple weeks. Thanks again for dropping a comment.

[@lamarsmall3261]

Just order the camo one great review man

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watching, Rodney. I'm sure you are going to love it.

[@MauricioPorrasPlazaPonte]

Nice video

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@joybatistic884]

I want to get one and put a 30lb trolling motor on it, does that seem like a good idea?

[@kraoutdoor1565]

Superb review! How long paddle do you use?

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watching. I'm using an 86" kayak paddle right now. It's OK but, I think i could use a little longer one though. I'm picking up a regular canoe paddle in the next couple days, that I'll be checking out on a trip this weekend.

[@dougoliver5964]

I like my Bending Branches Impression Solo 280cm.

[@tylerbasch3586]

Great review, I'm lookin for a canoe for hunting, would really open up where I can hunt on public land. Thinking this would be perfect.

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watching. Getting to remote parts of NY state land for hunting was one of the factors that made me choose this canoe. I've had mine out goose hunting 3 times this year already. Plenty of room for all my gear and, with a 500lb capacity you could get most big game out of the woods too.

[@Mike_B_724]

Great review. Curious, is there enough room under the seat to kneel? or do you have to put your legs our straight?

[@fredyd13662]

Thanks for watching. You definitely don't sit anything like you do in a kayak or some other one person canoes. With the web seat it's more like a regular canoe. You cant put your legs completely under the seat but, you sit up high enough to easily tuck your feet up under, stand up, or go to a kneeling position. This makes it way more comfortable for fishing and long trips. Hope this helps.

[@joybatistic884]

I really wanted to know that also . I like kneeling and paddling as a change of pace. Great info

[@goobs9975]

can you detach the seat?

[@fredyd13662]

Its held in by bolts. You could take it off if you wanted to.

[@tmb1065]

could you fit a kid in a a passenger?