chris667 said:Generally, look at spending half of what you spend on the new model.
As someone that lives on a boat and has spent an inordinate amount of time looking at old boats, I can tell you there's no way to get a bargain unless you can (a) can do a lot of work or ( know someone who is selling what you want and does mates rates.
If you're handy, some of the DIY ones are nice, and you could be sorted for £100. But despite what people say, you have to be handy.
Thanks Chris, but that's a bit much for me. Not for your canoe, but I don't really want to spend that much.
I've been warned off the silly prices on Ebay, and Bilbo's suggested forum have said that some of the fishing forums are a good bet.