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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Is the TOTE
'N BOAT Folding Canoe "soft" or "hard"?
In short, it is hard. It is made from a flexible material called
Polypropylene
and is designed to "feel" like a hard & stiff Canoe
when assembled.
There is more detailed information about this on the "TECHNICAL
INFO." page.
2. How long does
it take to set up?
The first time you assemble it you may take 15 to 20 minutes.
Once you "get the hang of it" you can expect assembly
to take
as little as 10 minutes on average. If you're really good... about
5 min.
3. How much abuse
can the folding canoe take?
The Polypropylene is Impact resistant and very strong.
In fact, it is stronger than most other plastic or fiberglass
canoes.
Bumping rocks and branches will not damage it, even in below 0¡Æ
weather.
4. How well does
it "track" or handle?
The tracking or performance can be best described as being
somewhat like a cross between a standard canoe, and a kayak.
It does not have the weight and length of a standard canoe,
but it does handle better than your average kayak.
Keep in mind that the TOTE 'N BOAT Folding Canoe is not designed
to out perform
high-end canoes on the market. It was designed to be a very high
quality
canoe with the ability to fold to a compact size. There is some
"give & take".
5. Why doesn't
it have seats that mount higher?
Since the TOTE 'N BOAT FOLDING CANOE is so light-weight it means
that you need to keep
a lower "center of gravity" to maximize stability. Standard
canoes weigh enough
to allow you to sit higher, while the TOTE 'N BOAT FOLDING CANOE
weighs much less for portability.
Our Seat Planks add padding if a typical kneeling position does
not suit you.
6. Do the folds
leak?
The folds are engineered so that there is no open end below the
top level
of the canoe. There are no seams, or open folds that come in contact
with the water.
There are no "seals" to wear out either.
7. Do the folds
cause drag?
The average draft of the canoe is 4" to 6" inches (depending
on load).
There is very little folded area in contact with the water at
those marks.
Drag, if any, is not really noticable.
8. How heavy is
everything together?
The complete package including hardware and rails only weighs
31 pounds.
A fully loaded case with a canoe, parts, 2 paddles, and life vests
still comes in
around 35 pounds.
9. Will it sink
if it tips over?
The canoe material has a "neutral buoyancy" and will
not sink
to the bottom. We have added "sponsons" (foam floats)
to the side
of the canoe that will keep it up if swamped, even at full capacity.
If the canoe tips over, you can still paddle it to shore.
10. Can I put
a small trolling motor on it?
Yes, but we do not recommend a standard "side-mount"
version.
The TOTE 'N BOAT FOLDING CANOE is so light-weight that it will
cause tipping.
We carry a custom mount for small electric motors that "self
correct".
A SOLID FOLDING CANOE THAT'S
AS PORTABLE AS AN INFLATABLE.
EXCEEDS U.S.C.G. SAFETY STANDARDS & MADE IN THE USA.
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