2004 Buyer’s Guide
performance canoe n. 1 canoe designed for straight-ahead efficient paddling without the need for constant correction strokes. 2 canoe with design ele- ments that maximize forward speed: long length, narrow width, minimum rocker and round bottom; and expensive, lightweight and rigid materials with sharp entry and exit lines. 3 canoe with both performance and lakewa- ter-tripping design characteristics for lightweight, medium-distance camp- ing trips. 4 canoe with marathon racing features such as moulded seats, footrests and sliding bow seat.
Performance
Manufacturer, Model & Website Length Width Depth 18'6"
Bell Canoe Works Mystic
www.bellcanoe.com
Bluewater Freedom Tripper
www.bluewatercanoes.com
Evergreen Canoe Company Maple 17'
www.evergreencanoe.com
Langford Canoe Hudson
www.langfordcanoe.com
17' 17'1" 18'
g=33" w=30"
g=33"
g=34" w=32"
g=36"
b=20" c=12.5" s=16.5"
b=19" c=13" s=17"
b=20" c=24" s=20"
c= 12'"
Lightning Tech
laminate
Carbon/ Kevlar
composite Kevlar
Vacuum- formed
carbon fibre 50 lbs 51 lbs 42 lbs
Material Weight Capacity 42 lbs
300–510 lbs
Price
Highlights
970 lbs $1995.00 US Attributes of a competition hull in a cut-down tripping package. Excellent tripping boat for paddlers with the need for speed. Slight rocker for turn initi- ation. Optional sliding bow seat.
$3350.00 1250 lbs $2135.00 725 lbs $3295.00
The flagship of the Freedom series—the "paddler's canoe." Responsive, quick & turns well. Options include sliding bow seat and kneeling thwart, other materials. Performs remarkably.
Asymmetrical, shallow-arch hull with sharp entry and exit lines. A fast tan- dem boat. Contoured web seats. Hardwood yoke. Available in many layups, colours and trim options.
With speed, tracking and sheer performance, the geometric hull shape, low gunwales and sharp entry lines make this a great performance canoe.
Test paddle the latest canoes, rent a Kevlar canoe package, take a lesson or join one of our guided trips into the park.
(705) 652-3731 ~
info@youngspointoutfitters.ca www.youngspointoutfitters.ca
2095 Nathaway Drive ~ 30 seconds off Hwy. #28 in downtown Young’s Point, ON 58
www.canoeroots.ca
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