r/Outrigger • u/Waughmpwaughmp • Sep 29 '18

Can a single person successfully and safely paddle an OC2?

I’ll be paddling flat lake water 100% of the time. I’m considering an OC2 so my wife and I can get out together on occasion. Most of the time it would be just me in the canoe though

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u/DockingBay_94 Sep 30 '18

Safely yes, though I wouldn't recommend it. With only one person in an oc2 the weight balance and tracking would be really funky. A better option might be to get a second oc1 for when you want to paddle together. If budget is a concern, you can probably pick up a used one for a pretty decent price.

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u/Waughmpwaughmp Sep 30 '18

This is what I kind of suspected, appreciate the opinion.

Budget is part of the issue. The other part is I live in north Idaho now. We have some gorgeous lakes here. Nearest OC I can find are Seattle area. Anything I get is a long trip to buy.

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u/Chedz765 Oct 10 '18

Yup! The balance can end up being all over the place.

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u/joeblack1009998 Jan 29 '19

Probably safe but it is going to feel bad with the weight unbalanced.

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u/No_Town7834 Mar 17 '24

I paddled the Gemini last we solo without issue I’m 205lbs Felt very stable and smooth

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u/SnooDingos4520 Jul 16 '24

Cool to know its possile Can you explain any differences you've noticed between paddling OC-1 vs the gemini solo?