2005 Buyer’s Guide
SPORTING CANOE n. 1 a means to an end such as fishing, birding or photography, where stability is more important than speed. 2 canoe with features such as square stern, oar attachments, moulded seats, fishing rod holders and stealthy colours.
Sporting
Manufacturer, Model & Website Length Width Depth 14'6"
Bell Canoe Works Angler
www.bellcanoe.com
Bluewater Sauble Y Stern
bluewatercanoes.com
Coleman Odyssey
www.coleman.com
Esquif Héron
www.esquif.com
Evergreen Canoe Company Bob Special
www.evergreencanoe.com
Grumman G-1640CFS
www.marathonboat.com
Langford Canoe Angler
www.langfordcanoe.com
Mad River Canoe Explorer 14 TT
www.madrivercanoe.com
North Bay Canoe Company Tripper 16
www.nbcanoe.com
North Woods Canoe Company Ltd. Wenatchee Square Stern Duck Boat
www.northwoodscanoe.com
Nova Craft Canoe Angler
www.novacraft.com
Old Town Discovery Sport 15
www.oldtowncanoe.com
Pelican Bayou
www.pelicansport.com
ScanSport Inc./Pakboats Pakboat 150T
www.pakboats.com
Scott Canoe Feather
www.scottcanoe.com
Souris River Canoes Quetico 16
www.sourisriver.com
Voyageur Canoe Co. Ltd. Abitibi
www.voyageurcanoe.com
Wenonah Kingfisher
www.wenonah.com
West Coast Canoe Co. Trapper
www.islandnet.com/~canoes
Western Canoeing (Clipper) Sportsman
www.clippercanoes.com
Westport Canoe Mistassini River
www.westportcanoe.com
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www.canoeroots.ca 17'5" 14'6" g=38” g=38"
14'10" g=35" w=34"
15'7" 13'6" g=36.3" g=40"
13'10" g=36" w=35"
16' 15.5' 15' 15'3" 16'3" 15' 12' 16'2" 16' 16' 10' 15’ 17' g=36"
g=45" w=41”
g=33" w=27"
g=40" w=40"
g=43”
g=34" w=34"
g=44" w=39"
g=34" w=33"
g=34" w=38"
g=38" w=40"
g=35" w=36"
g=36"
g=42" w=43"
16'
g=35.5" w=35.5"
g=39" w=40"
b=18.5" c=13" s=17"
b=19" c=12.5" s=18"
n/a
b=22" c=14"
b=19.5" c=14" s=19.5"
Royalex w/ vinyl trim
Fibreglass Ram-X(r) Royalex
Hand-laid fibreglass
Material Weight Capacity 58 lbs
950 lbs 90 lbs 84 lbs 69 lbs 65 lbs c=13.1" Aluminum 63 lbs c=13"
b=22" c=14.5" s=21"
b=22" c=13" s=22"
b=20" c=13" s=24"
b=19" c=13" s=19"
c=15" n/a
b=18" c=13" s=18"
b=19.75" c=13" s=16"
b=20" c=14" s=20"
c=13"
b=19" c=13" s=17"
b=18" c=12" s=18"
b=20" c=15" s=16"
b=17" c=17"
Vacuum- formed KevLite
47 lbs Polyethylene 69 lbs
Cedar/ canvas
Fibreglass Fibreglass 65 lbs 80 lbs 64 lbs Superlink 3 110 lbs Ram-X(r)
Skin/frame (folding)
Fibreglass 123 lbs 45 lbs 57 lbs Kevlar/epoxy 42 lbs Kevlar/epoxy 48 lbs Royalex
Wood/ canvas
Fibreglass
Wood/ canvas
65 lbs 35 lbs 76 lbs 125 lbs 500- 750 lbs 900 lbs 800 lbs 940 lbs 655 lbs 650 lbs 850 lbs 800 lbs 800 lbs 900 lbs 850 lbs 950 lbs 300- 650 lbs 673 lbs 920 lbs 950 lbs n/a 500 lbs 800 lbs $1069.00 $2545.00 $3895.00 $1538.00 $1600.00 $1395.00 1200 lbs $5500.00 $799.00 $1600.00 $1049.00 $1638.00 $2345.00 $799.00 $3645.00 $1252.00 $1295.00 $1540.00 $899.00 $2250.00 Price $1470.00 $1495.00 Manufacturer’s Comments
Special fishing package holds tackle box, fishing rod, tools and drink. Swivel seats offer the optimum in high backsupport and convenience for fishing and birding.
Great for hunting or fishing and for hauling lots of gear. Wide, stable and takes up to a two-horsepower motor on Y-transom.
Versatile and lightweight canoe with high stability and smooth gliding. Exclusive impact-resistant Ram-X(r) hull. Outfitted with 3 moulded bench seats, drink and rod-holders.
The first Royalex square-stern. Light, stable and quiet. Can be paddled or motored with three-horsepower motor or electric equivalent. Very comfort- able for a long day on the lake.
Symmetrical, flat-bottomed with shoe keel. For low-draft situations where stability is a priority. Contoured web seats. Hardwood yoke. Available in many layups, colours and trim options.
Square stern, five-horsepower rating.
Ideal for the angler, photographer or birdwatcher. A boat with excellent stabil- ity. This is an all-purpose canoe.
Easily manoeuvrable, compact canoe with shallow-vee hull that also tracks well; flared hull provides superb final stability.
Traditional design based on the Chestnut Ogilvy Henry model. Traditional craftsmanship of uncompromising quality. Designed with the angler in mind. Ideal for photography and family outings.
Classic features and tapered lines make it a favourite for effortless paddling, rowing or cruising with a small outboard motor. Fishing, hunting, day or weekend camping trips or playing at the cottage.
An ideal choice if stability is a priority. A wide, flat bottom carries well into the ends. Perfect for fly fishing or nature photography. Ample tumblehome and a straight keel.
Offers fantastic stability and plenty of room for cargo. At 15'3" it is well suit- ed for tandem and solo access to the outdoors. Outfitted with oar sockets and sturdy grab handles.
A sportsman’s square back with a wide and flat bottom, tri-keeled hull for super stability, double hull ribbed liner for greater rigidity, moulded seats, built-in motor mount on transom, rod and drink holders.
Unmatched versatility. Excellent stability and lots of space for fishing and watching wildlife. Simple conversion kit makes this a deep-hulled PakCanoe 150 backcountry solo.
Effortlessly explore small lakes and streams in a safe, stable and dry Scott Feather. Designed as a small, sporty, lightweight craft that can be easily portaged and propelled by a small motor.
Stable and good for fishing. Lightweight. Good for day use or tripping. Also an excellent solo canoe.
Available in fibreglass and Kevlar-glass-epoxy construction with different yokes and removable thwart/yoke bracket options.
Rock-solid best describes the Kingfisher's stability. While amazingly stable, it is surprisingly easy to paddle and user-friendly. Also available in Tuf- weave and Kevlar.
A wide, flat bottom ensures stability for fishing, and its light weight is won- derful for loading and handling.
Built for demanding use by hunters and fishermen. Extremely stable platform for all types of outdoor activities and cargo like kids or dogs. With a small outboard, the Sportsman really shines.
Paddle, row, sail or use a small motor. This classic square-stern freighter can handle it all with style.
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