So....what kind of canoeing will you be doing most of the time?

Here are some general categories of canoeing, along with suggested Merrimack models. Of course, we think you should own two or three Merrimacks so that you can use the canoe that best suits the day's activity, but we realize that may not be practical. So again, decide what it is that you will be doing most often. None of our canoes is so specialzed that they can't be used for many types of paddling, but most are better for some activities than others.

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Family canoeing.
Want a canoe to load Mom and the kids into, and just enjoy being outdoors and on the water? Maybe for use at the lake house where there will always be several people who want to go for a paddle? Stability and roominess are what you are looking for.

We suggest: the Souhegan.      description & specs    reviews     

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Fishing, photography, reading & relaxing.
Need a canoe to fish with your grandson on your favorite lake or pond? Easy rivers, stopping often to cast a line? Like to photograph birds? Just want to paddle out on your lake, lay back and read a book? Will you be by yourself some of the time?  Our widest and most stable canoe!

We suggest: the Osprey.           description & specs         reviews    

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Solo paddling.

Looking for a solo canoe that's incredibly responsive, lightweight, and great looking? Or, do you want to be able to paddle with another person, yet have a canoe that handles well solo, too?

We suggest:  the Baboosic for strictly solo paddling for the experienced paddler.         description & specs          reviews    

Or: the Tennessean or Osprey for both solo and tandem paddling.

      Tennessean:           description & specs     reviews    

      Osprey:                   description & specs     reviews

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Camping & Tripping.

Do you want to be able to load lots of gear and another paddler for all-day or multi-day camping, fishing, or hunting trips?

We suggest: the Souhegan, Traveler.   Or, for the more experienced paddler, the Prospector.

                 Souhegan:      description & specs   reviews     

                 Traveler:        description & specs    reviews     

                 Prospector:    description & specs   reviews    

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Touring.

Looking for a fast, maneuverable canoe.  Maybe for use on big, open water?

We suggest:  the Traveler.       description & specs      reviews    

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General purpose/Don't know?

Just want a great canoe to paddle around in?  You want a good all-round canoe that you might wind up using for most anything.  Maybe you are traveling and want a lighter, smaller canoe to use for short, casual paddles on lakes and smaller rivers?

We suggest:  the Tennessean.     description & specs      reviews

If you have a specific question about choosing a Merrimack Canoe, please feel free to give us a call or email us at

850-504-1212        info@merrimackcanoes.com

Interested in reading what others are saying about Merrimack Canoes? Visit the Reviews area.