Old Town Saranac 146: an Honest Review 

I have this canoe and it’s gonna warp regardless , I went to Lowe’s and purchased 2 cedar fence pickets , I removed the middle section and slid the pickets under the front and back seat , not far just an inch or 2 , then I put the middle section back on , was amazed by how much it helped , it’s not perfect but helps a lot, a great upgrade especially if you want to stand ( put a couple short stainless screws in middle so they don’t slide

Thanks for this review. Im currently looking at this same Canoe. $647 at Dicks sporting goods. 6/23/23

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

Great, honest review👍🎣 looks like a pretty decent rig!

Fair review. This canoe really takes a good beating when you run into rocks and logs...nice to see you've gotten a lot of use out of yours.

great review!!!! i have had mine for about 6 years, the only dislike is the seat us very uncomfortable

Awesome, thank you for the reply. I'm in the process of picking one up this weekend!!

Got mine 2 yrs ago still look brand new. Got a mount and a trolling on it. Gonna buy some PVC pipe and do some DIY stabilizer soon.

Had one of these and switched to the Discovery 158. It doesnt have all the molded in bits but I added seat backs and rod holders. The discovery paddles much better and its significantly more stable. Im 6'3" 275 and can stand and fish from it.

Great video. Do you know if you could put a back rest somehow on the bench seat in middle?

Have you ever tried some of the foot propelled kayaks? I find it a pain to keep in the same spot because I drift and then have to put my rod down to reposition with the paddle

The boat has character.

Just got lucky and picked one up for free! Needs a little tlc… grab handles broke, paracord on the seats snapped but other than that it looks great! Waves in the bottom just like yours but almost no scratches

Since Old Town canoes have a lifetime warranty, I wonder if you can return the warped canoe for a new one?

I bought a Ram-x Wind River, which is of similar design, a foot longer. I appreciate you showing how the hull has developed the "washboard" issue, as I noted that on mine, last Fall. The seat design in your's is better, especially the existence of a backrest. However, I noticed that you removed the steel tube that runs longitudinally along the keel indentation of the inner hull. While I find some flex of the floor, it is not as exaggerated as you have shown your's to be, so, you may find that installing a similar tube may improve the floor issue. I'm thinking of filling mine with lead shot to improve the righting moment. Very informative video! Thanks!

I just sold mine. It was super comfy paddling and tracked well. Just too big and heavy for one person to manhandle 14.5 feet of canoe onto a car top.

Can the molded seats be removed to be replaced with web seats?

Thanks,

Do you ever go in it by yourself? And if you do, where do you sit in the middle or the back? And is it sturdy enough to do so?

Will it sink is the question? Used to have an aluminum sears and roebuck. It wouldn't sink. Had flotation in the front and rear.

Has the bowed hull affected handling or performance ?

That watertight, pain in the butt storage compartment, looks to have an o-ring that keeps water from entering. I wonder if you could put a light coat of Vaseline on that o-ring and lip surrounding the o-ring.

I want to put my gear and dogs in one. Can the middle and front seat be removed?

Where did you get the seats

How staple is this boat better than a kayak

I own one. It's a poor solo canoe. Because of the seat type, can't flip it around and be near the middle. OK for two people I guess. The middle "seat" is worthless added weight. I removed it and built a cedar thwart with hull support. Saved 7 lbs and now possible to kneel near the middle. Still a heavy, slow canoe. Have a 13' Grumman double ender. 20 lbs. lighter and so much more maneuverable., but a lot more expensive.

Why don’t you put worms in that container?

There ISN'T ANY KEEL. If you're out on a lake, the wind will have its way with you.