Thanks for the history lesson. I used to own a couple of Old towns but now I own a Hornbeck that weighs 12 # and Placid boat 15 foot that weighs 22# .I look forward to your next presentation. Thanks again Jeff Unser
Hi Jeff - thanks for the comment. Sounds like a couple of great boats. The next presentation should be really interesting - looking forward to having you join!
I purchased an Old Town Tripper back in 1986. I even had a brief tour of the factory at the time. I believe I paid around $870 for the canoe as it was a second. Some of the interior stuck to the mold, and that was the reason for the designation as a second. At the time I believe my tripper was costing around $1200. I purchased molded plastic molded holders for putting the canoe on the roof of my government car. At the time I was a little worried about being turned in, but them part of my job as an environmental engineer was to examine the ponds of woolen mills and I had to use a bass to conduct these missions. I now live in South Korea and take the canoe on the rivers of this country. I’ve lived here since 2003 and travelled a number of rivers. They are usually three or four day trips. The tripper is a wonderful canoe and is tough and light and fits n the car very well. South Korea is never noted as a canoe paradise but I do think it is. The rivers are long at over 198 km long and have rapids and other challenges. I have had had many canoes in my 82 years but the 1987 Old Town Tripper is my favorite. Thank you so much for the history lesson of these great canoes. I never forget the tour of the factory when I purchased the canoe new, along with plastic bladed paddles. The seats are plastic and very comfortable, but I put a cushion on them on long trips. A great canoe on the rivers on the other side of the earth. Greetings from South Korea.
Thanks for the history lesson. I used to own a couple of Old towns but now I own a Hornbeck that weighs 12 # and Placid boat 15 foot that weighs 22# .I look forward to your next presentation. Thanks again Jeff Unser
Hi Jeff - thanks for the comment. Sounds like a couple of great boats.
The next presentation should be really interesting - looking forward to having you join!
I purchased an Old Town Tripper back in 1986. I even had a brief tour of the factory at the time. I believe I paid around $870 for the canoe as it was a second. Some of the interior stuck to the mold, and that was the reason for the designation as a second. At the time I believe my tripper was costing around $1200. I purchased molded plastic molded holders for putting the canoe on the roof of my government car. At the time I was a little worried about being turned in, but them part of my job as an environmental engineer was to examine the ponds of woolen mills and I had to use a bass to conduct these missions.
I now live in South Korea and take the canoe on the rivers of this country. I’ve lived here since 2003 and travelled a number of rivers. They are usually three or four day trips. The tripper is a wonderful canoe and is tough and light and fits n the car very well. South Korea is never noted as a canoe paradise but I do think it is. The rivers are long at over 198 km long and have rapids and other challenges. I have had had many canoes in my 82 years but the 1987 Old Town Tripper is my favorite. Thank you so much for the history lesson of these great canoes. I never forget the tour of the factory when I purchased the canoe new, along with plastic bladed paddles. The seats are plastic and very comfortable, but I put a cushion on them on long trips. A great canoe on the rivers on the other side of the earth. Greetings from South Korea.
Thanks so much for your comment - I'll pass it along to Benson!! Great to hear that you're still enjoying the canoe!!