Eureka or Peterborough14

**westerncedar** · 9th December 2010, 07:48 PM

I am new to canoes but I need a light car top boat for fishing and would like some advice.
I like the Eureka and it is an Aussie design but the stability with those hard chines could be a problem as one review suggested.
If someone has one of these I would like to hear there comments on its performance.
The other canoe which I am leaning towards is the 14' Peterborough with 7 strips per side and trumblehome.
A lot more work in building but a nice looking hull.
The Eureka looks great too although more hard chined.
I will probably be fishing alone and may use an outboard in the lakes. except the Nanny State of Victoria where you need to paint ugly numbers on the hull to use a 1hp outboard.
Do they inforce this?

**robhosailor** · 13th December 2010, 04:36 AM

Read articles which can be helpful for your choice:

Choosing an Open canoe

The two plywood canoes in my range – How to choose.#|#Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans

...and compare:

Open Canoes up to 15'

Eureka Canoes - Light Simple Wooden Touring Canoes Stitch and Glue - Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans

For quick and easy building and performances I prefer MIK's Eureka canoe, but for traditional look and stability you can choose a 14' Peterborough.

Probably Fisher 14' Peterborough would be better for fishing (she has bigger stability I think) and for touring (she has bigger displacement I think) but for this purpose I prefer Peterborough 15' 7"
Open Canoes 15'-17'

...or Prospector 15' 8"
Open Canoes 15'-17'

IMHO - If you are not experienced builder Quick Canoe is the best choice for you - cheap and easy for building, and she is most stable compare to each other.

**Boatmik** · 13th December 2010, 08:01 AM

Howdy WesternCedar
(and welcome)

I don't think the Eureka is really suitable for an outboard. It is much more of a pure paddling boat.

There are some comments on the stability of the Eureka from some very experienced canoeists here
Eureka Lightweight Plywood Canoes - more pictures and review - Michael Storer Boat Design

Generally a paddling canoe of the Eureka's length will end up travelling at a bit over 3knots.

Even a single horsepower will push the boat to 5 or so which really requires a different shaped boat.

Also it pushes towards a much more stable boat as sharp changes in direction at those speeds could be more interesting. A much more stable boat with a outboard transom won't be as nice to paddle as a purpose built paddling canoe of course.

Best wishes
Michael.

**robhosailor** · 13th December 2010, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Boatmik

I don't think the Eureka is really suitable for an outboard. It is much more of a pure paddling boat.

An outboard??? Sorry for inconvenience - my English is really poor... I've miss/overlook it.

Westercedar - I think: Quick Canoe electric outboard version is your choice (with posibly stronger elements consulted with the designer - Boatmik) :

Quick Canoe Electric – a simple, cheap electric powered boat. | Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans

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