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CLIPPER CANOES


SOLITUDE (C) www.clippercanoes.com $1,395–$2,150 CAD


B


The Solitude is a Jensen-designed canoe that provides versatility for a wide range of solo paddlers. It tracks effortlessly but responds well when leaned. The seat is adjustable fore and aft, allowing for adjustments to the canoe’s trim. The paddler is also able to adjust the height of the seat to increase the stability. The Solitude will keep up with most tandem canoes and is well suited for extended wilderness tripping.


C


Length: 15’6” | Width at Gunwales: 28”; at Waterline: 30” | Depth at Bow: 16”; at Center: 13”; at Stern: 14” | Capacity: 1,000 lbs (6” waterline) | Fiberglass: 52 lbs, $1,395 CAD |/ Ultralight Kevlar: 40 lbs, $2,150 CAD


H2O CANOE COMPANY A


SOLO 16-6 (D) www.h2ocanoe.com $2,295–$2,795


D


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BLUEWATER CANOES


MIST (A) www.bluewatercanoes.com $1,199–$2,669


The Mist is a performance solo boat, excellent for casual paddling or expedition tripping. A first class performer with a hull design that allows you to keep astride with most tandem canoes. The hollowed entry and exit lines of the hull create the unbeatable efficiency, even if you challenge it to class I or class II whitewater. If you are considering the endless possibilities of a solo canoe, the Mist will will always perform to your highly-skilled demands.


Length: 14’10” | Width at Gunwales: 26”; at Waterline: 28” | Depth at Bow: 17”; at Center: 13.25”; at Stern: 17” | Capacity: 400 lbs | Golden Brawn: 35 lbs, $2,669 | Fiberglass: 55 lbs, $1,199 | Kevlar: 43 lbs, $1,950


CLIPPER CANOES


14’ PROSPECTOR (B) www.clippercanoes.com $1,250–$2,095 CAD


The Solo 14’ is one in a series of traditional type Prospector canoes offered by Clipper Canoes. It models the same characteristics of classic design, grace on the water and maneuverability. This model is designed to be paddled from a kneeling position. The 14 Prospector is available in four layups. The standard fiberglass layup is ideal for entry-level paddlers, while the ultralight version provides one of the lightest solo canoes available for wilderness tripping.


Length: 14’ | Width at Gunwales: 29”; at Waterline: 29” | Depth at Bow: 21”; at Center: 15”; at Stern: 21” | Capacity: 700 lbs (6” Freeboard) | Fiberglass: 52 lbs, $1,250 CAD | Kevduraflex: 44 lbs, $1,895 CAD | Kevlar: 42 lbs, $1,895 CAD | Ultralight: 38 lbs, $2,095 CAD


E


H2O’s Solo 16/6 is a multi-purpose solo canoe with a blend of stability, efficiency and capacity to satisfy a wide range of skill levels, novice to advanced. A long waterline, narrow width, finely flared ends and efficiently designed hull offer paddlers a straight-tracking canoe with exceptional glide. The 16/6’s asymmetrical profile coupled with its modern tumblehome sides produce a very distinctive looking, performance-oriented craft. Its slightly rockered bow and semi-arched hull make it comfortable and steady for cruising, fishing and sightseeing.


Length: 16’6” | Width at Gunwales: 25”; at Waterline: 29.5” | Depth at Bow: 18”; at Center: 12.5”; at Stern: 16” | Kevlar: 44 lbs, $2,295 | SL Kevlar: 40 lbs, $2,595 | Helium Kevlar: 36 lbs, $2,795


NOVA CRAFT CANOE


SUPERNOVA (E) www.novacraft.com $1,499–$2,599 CAD


The Supernova was designed as the ideal solution for the paddler who loves to do solo wilderness river trips. While the Supernova’s hull characteristics do what you’d expect from a white water boat—like keep you dry and effortlessly surf a wave—where you really appreciate the canoe is the flatwater sections in between the frothy stuff.


Length: 14’10” | Width at Gunwales: 32” | Depth at Bow: 23”; at Center: 15”; at Stern: 23” | Capacity: 850 lbs | Spectra: 48 lbs, $2,599 CAD | Royalex: 58 lbs, $1,499 CAD


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