The International Canoe

Well hubby has finally fitted out his National 12 and is in need of another project (i.e. I want to get him out of the house!!) He's always dreamt of owning an international canoe and promised himself one for his 50th. The time has come, birthday next month and I'm no closer to tracking one down. I need a boat that isn't too far gone, and if it's wooden that's ok too. I'd like a complete boat if possible, and don't want to spend more than £1500,so I'm guessing it's going to have to be pretty old!! If you know of anyone with a boat for sale or have one yourself, please reply and I'll be in touch. If you want a boat to have a really good home, ours is the place, hubby never lets anything out of the garage until its varnished to within an inch of its life!! (only if its wooden, of course)
Thanks,
from the boring scientist (don't want other half to see this and know it's me)

If you or the scientist are anywhere near West Kirby on the Wirral on Saturday 10/4/10, we'd be happy to talk Canoes at the West Kirby Sailing Club open day and maybe give you some ideas on how he may acquire a canoe.