Rapid Media’s PADDLING BUYER’S GUIDE isn’t just canoes. In this annual 212-page book you’ll fi nd hundreds of touring kayaks, recreational kayaks, fi shing kayaks, whitewater boats, paddles, PFDs and accessories. Get it and get on the water.
whitewater
the Moisie will get you through and keep your heart pounding!
Length 16' 6" Beam 34" Weight 78 lbs. Capacity 1100 lbs.
Shallow Arch High Volume Ends Symmetrical Moderate Rocker
The Moisie 16'6" Named after one of the most beautiful wild rivers of North America, this exciting canoe will appeal to seasoned paddlers with a taste for whitewater. Extremely responsive under the toughest conditions, the Moisie is perfect for turn-on-a-dime action... even when carrying a big load!
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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 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
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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
The Pilot is a rugged lightweight canoe that BOB SPECIAL (G) offers a stable, dry and comfortable ride on
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
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
G
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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ing maximum stability. Perfect for lakes and rivers,
the Mackinaw offers comfortable
seating for three, a built-in cooler under the center seat, a storage compartment, comfortable carrying handles and paddle and beverage holders, all at an affordable price. Made from extremely durable, dent- resistant high-density polyethylene.
LENGTH: 15’6” • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 42”; AT WATERLINE: 37” • DEPTH AT BOW: 18”; AT CENTER: 11”; AT STERN: 18” • UV-STABILIZED, HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE: 95 LBS
J SUN DOLPHIN
SCOUT ELITE SS (O)
www.sundolphin.com • $399
sightseeing or fishing, the PAL handles rough water well and feels comfortable in windy conditions. Indeed, it’s a pleasure to paddle either tandem or solo. Once you paddle one you’ll know why owners call it, “My PAL.”
LENGTH: 16’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 34” • DEPTH AT BOW: 20”; AT CENTER: 13”; AT STERN: 20” • ARAMID: 54 LBS, $2,249 CAD • ARAMID LITE: 42 LBS, $2,599 CAD • SPECTRA: 49 LBS, $2,829 CAD • BLUE STEEL: 46 LBS, $3,399 CAD • ROYALEX: 58 LBS, $1,799 CAD
OLD TOWN CANOES & KAYAKS CAMPER 15 (K)
www.oldtowncanoe.com $1,599.99
The Camper is lightweight, easy to maneu- ver and built to put parents and kids at ease with its on-the-water stability. Its Royalex construction makes this all-purpose canoe a durable favorite with the family. You’ll have a bunch of happy campers with the Camper.
LENGTH: 14’10” • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 36”; AT WATERLINE: 35.5” • DEPTH AT BOW: 22”; AT CENTER: 13.5”; AT STERN: 22” • ROYALEX: 57 LBS
OLD TOWN CANOES & KAYAKS
DISCOVERY 158 (L)
NEW FOR 2014
and durability. Agile, stable and easy to handle, let the Discovery help you explore new territory.
LENGTH: 15’8” • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 35.5”; AT WATERLINE: 35.5” • DEPTH AT BOW: 21.5”; AT CENTER: 13.5”; AT STERN: 21.5” • ROTOMOLDED: 87 LBS
PAKBOATS PAKCANOE
160 (M)
www.pakboats.com $2,060
The best all-round PakCanoe. It has great stability for fish- ing and family use, enough capacity for a week of camping and performance to make miles easy. The Pak-
Canoe 160 is a very forgiving canoe
www.oldtowncanoe.com $899.99
Old Town first started making the Discovery Series in 1984 and, over 25 years later, they’re still renowned for their versatility
One canoe does not do it all.
in whitewater and runs much drier than traditional canoes.
LENGTH: 16’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 37”; AT WATERLINE: 37” • DEPTH AT BOW: 18”; AT CENTER: 14”; AT STERN: 18” • SKIN ON FRAME, FOLDING: 53 LBS
O SUN DOLPHIN
MACKINAW (N)
www.sundolphin.com • $499
The Mackinaw 15.5-foot recreational canoe tracks and paddles with ease while offer-
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If you could fi sh, paddle wilderness whitewater rivers, race slalom and marathon courses, dance, make love and carry an expedition-sized load all in just one canoe you wouldn’t need our 2014 Paddling Buyer’s Guide. But you can’t. This year you’ll fi nd 60 of the best canoe models ever built. When you take into account that most models are available in many different materials with dozens of trim options you’ll realize that you have hundreds of choices. So why limit yourself to just one?
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The Scout Elite ss 14-foot canoe steers and maneuvers like a regular canoe with the built-in benefit of a motor transom. The stur- dy square back transom is ideally suited for electric trolling motors. Other convenience and comfort
features include seating for three, a built-in cooler under its center seat,
storage compartment and paddle and fishing rod holders. Made from extremely durable, dent resistant high-density polyethylene.
LENGTH: 14’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 38”; AT WATERLINE: 35” • DEPTH AT BOW: 16”; AT CENTER: 13”; AT STERN: 16” • UV-STABILIZED, HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE: 84 LBS
WENONAH CANOE FISHERMAN (P)
www.wenonah.com $1,399–$2,399
This short and wide canoe is super stable. Its slightly rockered bottom makes the Fisherman maneuverable, while its shallow draft will get you into places other boats only dream to go. Kids and other light- weight paddlers are sure to feel secure in the Fisherman.
LENGTH: 14’ • WIDTH AT GUNWALES: 37”; AT WATERLINE: 37.5” • DEPTH AT BOW: 19”; AT CENTER: 14”; AT STERN: 18” • KEVLAR ULTRALIGHT: 36 LBS, $2,399 • KEVLAR FLEX- CORE : 46 LBS, $2,199 • ROYALEX: 59 LBS, $1,399
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RECREATIONAL 153 WHITEWATER SOLO
SPORTING
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PERFORMANCE 160 FOLDING PADDLES
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