Advantages of an Inflatable Canoe
Weight
The first advantage of an inflatable canoe is the weight. They are much lighter than all hard-shell canoes. This lighter weight means they are much more maneuverable and easier to paddle.
Cracking
Another advantage of an inflatable canoe is that it won’t crack. Hard-shell canoes like those made from wood and fiberglass may shatter or crack on impact. An inflatable canoe is usually made of synthetic rubber, so it will never crack or shatter. However, it may still puncture if you run into a sharp rock or piece of wood.
Portability
An inflatable canoe is also very portable. All you have to do is deflate the canoe, roll it up, and put it in your trunk. You will also save money because you won’t have to buy a car rack to carry the inflatable canoe on top of your car.
Storage
These types of canoes are very easy to store also. Since an inflatable canoe can be deflated, you can store it practically anywhere in your home. You don’t need a special place outside just to store your canoe. You won’t even have to worry about animals or insects getting into your storage place and destroying it.
Capacity
Another advantage of an inflatable canoe is its capacity. They are more buoyant than hard-shell canoes when filled with air. This means that they can carry much more equipment without worry about the inflatable canoe capsizing or sinking.
Paddles
If you already own canoe or kayak paddles, you will be happy to know that you won’t have to buy new ones if you get an inflatable canoe. If you previously owned a canoe, you will already have a single-blade paddle. If you had a kayak, you would have had to use a double-blade paddle. You can use either type of paddle with an inflatable canoe.
These are some of the advantages of an inflatable canoe. They are more portable than hard-shell canoes because you can deflate them and put them in your trunk instead of buying a car rack. An inflatable canoe will also be able to carry more equipment because it is more buoyant than a hard-shell canoe when it is filled with air.
