- Is the Discovery 119 a kayak or a canoe?
- It is a solo canoe hull with kayak-style seating and accessories. You paddle it with a canoe or kayak paddle, and it handles small rivers much like a sit-on-top kayak.
- How does it compare with a sit-on-top fishing kayak?
- It is lighter and easier to car-top than most fishing kayaks, and it carries more gear in an open hull. Sit-on-tops usually offer more open deck space and self-draining, while this boat tracks better in wind.
- Can one person load it on a roof rack?
- Owners say yes. Its low weight is one of the most praised traits, and most report loading it solo onto a car top or into a truck bed.
- What comes in the box?
- The boat ships with a tackle box. The rod holders, accessory track, Flex seat, armrest trays, cup holder and foot braces are built in.
- Is it stable enough to stand and fish?
- Owners describe it as stable, but it is a narrow solo canoe, so most fish seated. Standing is not what reviewers recommend.
- Does it work for duck hunting?
- Yes. Hunters use it for decoys and gear, though the camo finish is not always easy to find.
- Where is the Old Town Sportsman Discovery 119 Solo Canoe cheapest?
- At Backcountry, for $1,349.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Old Town Sportsman Discovery 119 Solo Canoe?
- Buyers like: Easy to handle loading and unloading; nimble in the water; Lightweight and easy to car-top or load in a truck bed; Stable and tracks well, even in 15 mph winds. Common complaints: Seat is uncomfortable; several reviewers call it terrible for the price; Plastic track bar on the forward thwart questioned for durability; aluminum preferred.
- Where can I buy the Old Town Sportsman Discovery 119 Solo Canoe?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Backcountry.