"Old Town Discovery Sport" vs. "Scott Makobe"

Model	Length	Width	Bow Height	Depth	Weight	Capacity	Max. Motor	Keel	MSRP
Sport 15	15'3"	43"	25.5"	15"	110 lbs.	850 lbs.	5hp	1(1)	$975
Sport 17	17'3"	44"	25.5"	16"	119 lbs.	1,000 lbs.	5hp	1(1)	$1,025
Makobe	15'8"	42"	27"	17"	100 lbs.	1,150 lbs.	6hp	3(2)	$1,200

Notes:

• Due to the materials (i.e., Polyethylene) and construction (i.e., Roto-Molding) used in the Old Town Discovery Series, an exposed internal "Keel Brace" (a length of pipe running in a "Gutter" like depression up the middle/bottom of the hull) is required to strengthen the hull and prevent (but not eliminate) warping. This feature can cause fly lines, rods, terminal tackle, etc., to get wedged between the support and hull resulting in annoying inconveniences or worse, damage to expensive fishing gear.

• The "Triple Keel" construction used in many of the Scott canoes creates an extremely rigid hull (helps when under power by eliminating hull flex) while providing for much straighter tracking and outstanding stability.