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CENTER: 14”; AT STERN: 18” • FIBERGLASS: WHITE ASH TRIM, 49 LBS, $1,453 CAD • KEVLAR: WHITE ASH TRIM, 44 LBS, $2,200 CAD • CARBON: WHITE ASH TRIM, 36 LBS, $2,800 CAD
C ESQUIF MISTRAL (E)
www.esquif.com $2,281–$2,646
D E CLIPPER CANOES YUKON (C)
www.clippercanoes.com $1,325 CAD
The Yukon is a versatile canoe that is built to last with Kevlar reinforcing the bow and stern. It has proven itself in rental use and adventure racing across North America. The formed bucket seats and stern foot brace make this a very comfortable canoe. The Yukon has the capacity and stability to be a good family canoe and is also suited for wil- derness tripping. It glides nicely, tracks well and resists being blown around in the wind.
LENGTH: 16’8” • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 36”; AT WATERLINE: 34” • DEPTH AT BOW: 20”; AT CENTER: 14”; AT STERN: 20” • FIBERGLASS: 70 LBS
COMPOSITE CREATIONS PILOT (D)
www.compositecreations.ca 1,453–$2,800 CAD
The Pilot is a rugged lightweight canoe that offers a stable, dry and comfortable ride on the water. Composite Creation’s Pilot offers a deeper hull depth unlike other boats of this size, for camping gear or the dog. The Pilot is easy to paddle and easy to portage. This canoe is favored by those who paddle with grandchildren, youth groups or simply want to paddle solo in the company of Mother Nature. The composite laminate durability is unmatched by big brand manufactures.
LENGTH: 12’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 34.5”; AT WATERLINE: 32” • DEPTH AT BOW: 19”; AT
Many canoes claim to be versatile, but by combining a clever new design with Esquif’s outstanding Twin-Tex material, the Mistral can truly offer outstanding performance for several different purposes. This canoe has good flatwater speed, yet handles pre- dictably in all conditions. At 16 feet, it has length for tracking and moderate rocker at the ends—this makes for a very efficient tracking canoe, yet maneuverable enough for constricted waterways and whitewater.
LENGTH: 16’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 35”; AT WATERLINE: 33” • DEPTH AT BOW: 23”; AT CENTER: 15”; AT STERN: 23” • TWINTEX: VINYL TRIM, 58 LBS, $2,281 • TWINTEX: ASH TRIM, 58 LBS, $2,646
HELLMAN CANOES KOOTENAY (F)
www.hellmancanoes.com $1,900–$2,400 CAD
The Kootenay is a versatile recreational boat. It has a great load capacity for a canoe of its size and moves quickly and efficiently. The flared ends help it to stay dry in the largest waves and moderate rapids.
LENGTH: 16’6” • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 36” • DEPTH AT BOW: 20”; AT CENTER: 15”; AT STERN: 20” • DURALITE: 56 LBS • KEVLAR: 50 LBS • DURATUFF: 62 LBS
NOVA CRAFT CANOE BOB SPECIAL (G)
www.novacraft.com $1,259–$3,299 CAD
Ideally suited as a tandem day tripper, yet large enough for a weekend canoe trip. It really shines when paddled solo by a compe- tent paddler. The Bob has a unique blend of characteristics that produce a canoe that nov- ice paddlers can enjoy yet experts can savor.
LENGTH: 15’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 35” • DEPTH AT BOW: 21”; AT CENTER: 13”; AT STERN: 21” • FIBERGLASS: 60 LBS, $1,259 CAD • ARAMID: 50 LBS, $2,099 CAD • ARAMID
154 PADDLING BUYER’S GUIDE || Annual 2014 NOVA CRAFT CANOE MUSKOKA (I)
www.novacraft.com $1,299–$3,399 CAD
The Muskoka is a traditional canoe designed to provide comfort and safety for anyone looking for a canoe suitable for light recre- ational use. Easy weekend trips or poking around the lakes and rivers near a cottage are where this canoe will excel. The Muskoka has enough carrying capacity for a young family, yet it provides enough stability to make an outing with kids and dogs enjoyable.
LENGTH: 15’10” • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 35” • DEPTH AT BOW: 21”; AT CENTER: 13”; AT STERN: 21” • FIBERGLASS: 63 LBS, $1,299 CAD • ARAMID: 56 LBS, $2,259 CAD • ARAMID LITE: 49 LBS, $2,599 CAD • SPECTRA: 50 LBS, $2,799 CAD • BLUE STEEL: 46 LBS, $3,399 CAD
NOVA CRAFT CANOE PAL (J)
www.novacraft.com $1,799–$3,399 CAD
The PAL is a great choice for paddlers who want a canoe that does it all well. Nicely suited for flatwater trips or short outings for
LITE: 39 LBS, $2,499 CAD • SPECTRA: 45 LBS, $2,699 CAD • BLUE STEEL: 42 LBS, $3,299 CAD • ROYALEX: 58 LBS, $1,699 CAD
NOVA CRAFT CANOE HAIDA (H)
www.novacraft.com $1,399–$3,399 CAD
The Haida is the big brother of Nova Craft’s Tripper model. It shares all the same han- dling characteristics of the 16-foot canoe but it’s a bit wider and a bit longer. That gives it extra carrying capacity without changing speed or handling. The added roominess and stability means it is an ideal canoe for families who want to enjoy some tripping with young children, whether for a weekend jaunt to a favorite park or a wilderness ad- venture lasting a couple of weeks.
LENGTH: 17’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 36” • DEPTH AT BOW: 22”; AT CENTER: 14”; AT STERN: 22” • FIBERGLASS: 68 LBS, $1,399 CAD • ARAMID: 60 LBS, $2,249 CAD • ARAMID LITE: 47 LBS, $2,699 CAD • SPECTRA: 56 LBS, $2,829 CAD • BLUE STEEL: 50 LBS, $3,399 CAD • ROYALEX: 64 LBS, $1,849 CAD
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