Reviews for Woodsman lll Canoe by Bell Canoe Works

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11-20-2003
Submitted by: johnbia

Rating: 10 of 10

     I purchased this boat after hearing about it on this website and calling bell to see if it was the same boat as the 16.6 northwind in royalex. They confirmed that it was the same hull but in olive. The gunwales and seats are different then the northwind. The gunwales only come in Vinyl and the seats are cane on brackets. This canoe is great. I like the drab olive color over anything bright and for $650.00 you can't find a better deal. It turns great and tracks nicely with a balanced load.I would recommend this boat to anyone as an all around canoe.

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03-24-2003
Submitted by: mickjetblue

Rating: 10 of 10

     I wish the Galyan 16.5' Woodsman was available when I started canoeing "some" years ago. This is the best royalex canoe on the market in terms of all-around use, and happens to be the best value on the market, as well. It also soloes great by placing a plastic step tote(discount store) in the center as a seat. The lateral slop in drop down seats can be significantly improved by putting small strips of foam(hot water pipe insulation) between the seat and the royalex hull.

The Woodsman 15.5' is one foot less in length, but is a completely different design of canoe, more suited for white water, or experienced paddling afficiandoes who prefer no initial stability at all. I paddled it, too.

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07-22-2002
Submitted by: mrmetzger1

Rating: 10 of 10

     I love this canoe! The only problem is the color. This canoe is almost identical to the BELL Northwind except it is sold under the Galyan's name plate. If you purchase the Northwind, you will pay ~$1,095.00 but you can get the Woodsman III for ~ $750.00. It is very quick yet stable for its dimensions and can handle a lot of cargo.

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07-01-2002
Submitted by: REP

Rating: 10 of 10

     I paddled my Bell Woodsman III today for the 1st time today. I own or have owned an OTC Discovery, a Wenonah Adirondack, and a Mohawk. I like them all, but this Bell boat is really a nice, well crafted boat that is highly versatile. I was looking at the Mohawk Intrepid and the MR Revelation, but I'm glad I found this Bell. It's good both in still and moving waters, and the paddling is effortless. It's well designed.

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03-11-2002
Submitted by: buzz

Rating: 9 of 10

     I bought the woodsman lll royalex 16.6 ft canoe from Galyen's sporting goods. Bell made it for them to sell. It weighs 62 pounds and wicker seats and plasic rails. I was out in it today on 3/9/02 and the wind was 20-25 miles per hour on my favorite lake. the waves were choppy and the canoe handled great and the boat was dry after 5 hours of fishing. It is very stable and tracks pretty good. I look forward to a weekend canoe trip in it very soon. Quality boat and I am very happy. J. Summers, Victor NY

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