frequently asked questions at folding-canoe.com

Is there a warranty?
How safe is this boat?
Can I take this boat on an airplane?
How does it handle versus a rigid hull?
Is it easy to repair?
How does the folding-canoe stack up against the competition?

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Is there a warranty? - The manufacturer provides a three year warranty on parts and labor. Since we do our own quality control at the factory in St. Petersburg we offer the following: If the defect happens within one year of the purchase, we, folding-canoe.com, will replace the defect part as a fast service to you on top of the manufacturer's warranty!
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How safe is this boat? - There are two air sponsons alongside the entire length of the canoe that make it unsinkable. As long as you are not fully immersed in water the light displacement is a safety factor as well since you can take on more water than a similar sized rigid canoe. In comparison to small cockpit kayaks it is also much easier to get back into the boat if you happen to turn it over. I only managed to do that on purpose and it was pretty hard to do!
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Can I take this boat on an airplane? - Yes! All major airlines will check the canoe in its backpack like regular luggage. It is within most size and weight restrictions. Take the folding-canoe around the world!
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How does it handle versus a rigid hull? - Better! The flexibility of the hull is always an advantage except when sailing. The hull is rigid enough to keep its hydrodynamic characteristics in most conditions. If the forces of the waves become too strong the hull will flex, first the skin and then the frame and then return to its original shape almost like a shock absorber - imagine driving a car without them! The advantages of the skin boat are similar: You do not have to fight all those forces and have a smoother ride, get further with the same amount of effort etc.! Check out the links for further reading!
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Is it easy to repair? - Yes, very! Field repairs can be easily made with the included repair kit and/or off the shelf products. Unless you seriously abuse the boat a piece of self-adhesive tape will do most repairs in a heartbeat until you have more time and drier conditions to do a longer lasting job!
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How does the folding-canoe stack up against the competition?- If you look at comparable boats from Ally, Pakboats and others you will realize that you will have to pay a minimum of $1,600 just for the boat. Once you have added the sprayskirt, the backpack, the keel strips and the shipping you will end up spending over $2,000. In other words you will save at least $600 and get a comparable, if not better, boat!
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