I am in Madison WI, looking for a kevlar 3 person, I am leaning toward a SR 18.5 despite a few mixed reviews, Or a Seneca, I dont mind being a barge and need a canoe for 3 adults with their stuff.

Thanks!
Josh

Watch Sawbill Outfitters website, or contact them. They sell off a portion of their rental fleet every fall, and usually includes a couple MNIII canoes. I would contact them now, maybe even arrange a down payment. Sawbill reconditions the canoes before selling.

FYI, Sawbill Outfitters just announced that they will indeed be selling off some MN-III canoes. So contact them directly www.sawbill.com and ask for Dan or Clare, the owners.

thanks i did message them

I know there are some negative reviews for the Souris River Quetico, but I've owned several Quetico canoes and rented many more. In my opinion, the Quetico is a great solid tripping canoe!

I highly recommend the Souris River Quetico. Our group beat the heck out of one this year and it held up great. Just placed an order for one.

I have a SR QT17 currently and like it. any other input on the 18.5 is appreciated.

I have a MN3 on rack currently, heading south through Madison Sunday 9/27, for sale.

I should clarify, I could deliver. Rack of roof
765.994.9949.

Not sure if you are still looking...message if you would like pictures

We have 3 Wenonah Senecas for sale:

All are equipped with an adjustable/sliding bow seat and stern foot brace.

Wenonah Seneca – #1
$2,400
2021 – 19ft 4in – 55lbs
Great condition with only minor scuffs and no repairs

Wenonah Seneca – #2
$2,200
2021 – 19ft 4in – 55lbs
Great condition with only minor scuffs and 1 small repair on the side

Wenonah Seneca – #3
$2,200
2021 – 19ft 4in – 55lbs
Great condition with only minor scuffs and 2 small repairs on the side

We have a couple of 2017-MN3s for sale from Ely, MN. $1150 & $1350. I've attached a link of a photo. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Fenske Lake Cabins/Echo Trail Outfitters
218-365-5481

As for the SR canoes, I have three and like them all very much. Over the years I had rented Souris River Quetico models. I love the stability and huge capacity. The weight isn't bad at all. Now that I own a Q16, Q17, and Q18.5, I still love those qualities, but also appreciate the ability to easily repair them. Souris River uses a layer over the Kevlar that makes it very easy to repair without causing the surface to fuzz. There are some pretty good tutorials on refinishing and repairing SR canoes online. Let me know if you have any specific questions. I'd try to help.

I have owned a mn3 for 15 years.
fast and straight tracking.
Senaca will have much more room and will be very stable .
I always paddle in the bow. You can not put your feet side by side.
If you need to stand up to get your lure out of a tree in a mn3 . it takes some skill
Senaca is rock solid.
If you paddle big water. lean toward the Seneca.
We have experienced big wave in the mn3. not fun.
I have both of these in my back yard and live by a lake if you come to Minneapolis before the lakes freeze.
My next canoe will be a northwind 20, but hard to find used. It has more volume then the mn3 and more stream linned then the Seneca

I am 60 and my brother 63. We would like a little more stability than the mn3. We were not a fan of the Seneca, really haven't paddled it much, only when empty. We do fish a LOT.