BUYER’S GUIDE 2011
Inside this year’s Canoeroots Buyer’s Guide you’ll find more boats to choose from than ever before. Each boat on the following pages is built on hundreds of years of design evolution and specialization. No matter where you want to go, your paddling style or budget, your next canoe is here waiting for you. To find the perfect match, take a moment to understand how each design feature affects a canoe’s performance.
HULL SHAPE BOTTOM
The shape of the bottom of the canoe will determine its overall stability. Primary or initial stability refers to how solid the boat feels when level on calm water. A boat with good primary stability is difficult to tilt, but when leaned too far, it may quickly capsize. Secondary or final stability determines how the boat behaves as it tilts. A canoe with superior secondary stability may feel a little tippy initially but can be heeled confidently, useful in rougher conditions.
FLAT-BOTTOMED: Offers excellent primary stability, a great option for recreational and sport canoeists. Flat- bottomed canoes tend to sacrifice speed and rough-water performance.
SHALLOW-ARCHED: Intended for all around performance, canoes with shallow-arched hulls balance the confidence of primary stability with the efficiency of secondary stability.
ROUND-BOTTOMED OR V-SHAPED: Great for speedy and effi- cient paddling. However, these canoes offer very little prima- ry stability, making them best for specialized race designs.
SIDES
The shape of the sides of the canoe will determine dryness as well as the comfort and ease of taking paddle strokes.
FLARE: Flared hull sides help deflect water, keeping the canoe dry.
STRAIGHT: Straight-sided hulls balance the dryness of flare and the comfort of tumblehome.
TUMBLEHOME: Sides that curve inward at the gunwales make it easy to place paddle strokes comfortably, closer to the hull.
SYMMETRY
Viewed from above, symmetrical canoes have identical bow and stern ends with the widest point at the center. This design offers versatility because it can be paddled solo or tandem. Asymmetrical canoes typically have the widest point behind the center, creating a longer bow. This increases speed and tracking, ideal for touring and performance canoes.
PROFILE
The profile of a canoe is called its keel line and will affect the boat’s overall maneuverability. Rocker describes the upward curvature of the keel line at the bow and stern. A heavily rockered canoe turns well and is typically designed for river use. A canoe with less rocker will track well, making it more efficient for longer distance lake travel.
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