Hassel

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• Dimensions

  • Overall Length:  18'-6"

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Bruce Barton via USCA Canoe News (March 2004, Volume 37, Issue 1), "Which Pro Boat?" article by Gareth Stevens

"The [earlier design] Hassel is a stable boat and is fast in shallow water.  It is hard to paddle in 3-5 ft water — unless lifted.  It is also very hard to move up through wakes because it rides over them, not cutting through.  It is not good in rough water; it bounces over waves and takes in a lot of water.  It’s very narrow in the rear, making it hard to move the seat back for lighter stern paddlers.  The Hassel is the best on narrow, twisty rivers."

Al Rudquist via USCA Canoe News (March 2004, Volume 37, Issue 1), "Which Pro Boat?" article by Gareth Stevens

"The old Hassel is a very popular boat for paddling in shallow water.  It has a relatively flat bottom which lets it “pop up” very easily.  It gives a perception of being screamingly fast when popped up, but I think that is partly a reflection of how slow it is when it isn’t!  It is a very stable canoe, and may well be the best boat for a team which is (you think of how to say this politely) not as fast as the best teams."

Gord Cole via USCA Canoe News (March 2004, Volume 37, Issue 1), "Which Pro Boat?" article by Gareth Stevens

"Little slower top end, doesn’t corner as well as the V-1, easier to run through shallows.  Very stable.  Handling similar to V-1.  Hard to get bow down so a large bow paddler is good."

Jim Normandin via USCA Canoe News (March 2004, Volume 37, Issue 1), "Which Pro Boat?" article by Gareth Stevens

"The Hassel does not have the fastest hull, but it is more stable than the V-1, great in adverse conditions and for beginners."

Carl Normandin via USCA Canoe News (March 2004, Volume 37, Issue 1), "Which Pro Boat?" article by Gareth Stevens

"The Hassel is a good all round entry level boat, very comfortable and maneuverable."  [For a heavier, but experienced, team in big, rough water, Carl Normandin rates the Hassel with the V-1.  For an inexperienced team, he recommends a Hassel or a Newman Pro equally over a V-1 and way over a Gillies or a Corbin.  For an experienced but lighter team, he puts the V-1 ahead of the Gillies and the Corbin, but drops the Newman Pro and the Hassel to the bottom of his list].