Dirigo Angler 14
Length: 14 ft. // Weight: 59 lb. // Capacity: 350 lb. // Price: $775
This is a ride-in (versus ride-on) model whose roomy cockpit fits long-legged paddlers. In fact, a second seat allows you to place a child or dog between your legs. The craftsmanship is beautiful. The Dirigo is extremely stable, tracks well and handles a chop and 15-knot winds easily. A big, watertight rear compartment is surrounded by gear-holding bungees. A “dashboard” at the forward cockpit has a dry locker for small items. There’s an anchor system and a forward-mounted rod holder, which swivels 45 degrees for trolling and doesn’t interfere with paddling. (207-827-5515; oldtowncanoe.com)