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As a year-round fishing, hunting,
& wilderness guide in New York state I have to choose my equipment
carefully to be sure that the gear that I use is pleasing and comfortable
to my clients, and durable, safe, & functional for me.
The combination of white cedar & fiberglass is a
perfect blend of aesthetics & durability. The Great Canadian cedar
canoes are more than just pretty craft.
I purchased a 17 ft Huron to use as a rowing guide boat
for my fly-in trips in the Adirondacks. The boat is perfect weighing in
at 65 lbs. It is easy to fly on the plane and it's carrying capacity at
1000 lbs makes it capable of handling two clients plus myself and gear.
These boats are a great pleasure to spend time in, the
wide beam makes them very stable and roomy inside as well. As for a fishing
craft it is quiet and easy to maneuver, my clients have caught many nice
brookies & salmon from my Great Canadian.
Sincerely,
Walter Boname
"Lindavue Adventures"
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Classic Cedar Canoes
Our master canoe artisans (with over 100 years of combined
experience) blend traditional materials, forms and craftsmanship with
modern epoxy technology resulting in beautiful, handmade canoes that are
surprisingly light weight, rugged, easy to care for, and a pleasure to
paddle.
Huron Cedar Canoes
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Huron Design - Graceful lines with a traditional, recurved
bow. Gently arched bottom provides superior handling in choppy waters.
Moderate width and ample volume for excellent initial stability
and carrying capacity. Truly a classic!
Huron Outfitting Ash gunwales and decks (also available
with optional mahogany trim). Ash keel is standard (may be ordered
without). Square stern model can be outfitted with an optional center-seat
rowing package.
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| Huron Cedar Canoes specifications |
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Length:
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15' 0"
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17' 0"
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16' 0" Sq St
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Width:
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38"
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38"
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38"
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Depth at Center:
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12 1/2"
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12 1/2"
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12 1/2"
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Height at Ends:
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22"
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22"
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22"
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Weight:
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54 lbs
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65 lbs
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63 lbs
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Load Capacity:
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750 lbs
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1000 lbs
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950 lbs
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Max. Power (Square Stern): 2 Horsepower (or electric equivalent)
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Le Voyageur Cedar
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LeVoyageur Design Canoes - Beamy, flat-bottomed stability
with flared sides. Slightly recurved ends for low wind profile.
Sure-footed. An ideal choice for casual recreation and fishing.
"Rib-and-Plank" Construction All of the Huron
and LeVoyageur models feature eastern white cedar ribs, half-ribs
and planking. Signature carry handles, sculpted carrying yoke, and
seat frames are ash. Seats are hand-laced with rawhide. An ash keel
is standard (may be ordered without). Solid brass stem bands are
secured fore and aft. All fasteners are brass or stainless. The
tough, low-maintenance exterior covering is clear 6 oz. fiberglass
cloth permanently bonded to the cedar using specially formulated
epoxy with UV inhibitors. The interior and trim receive a high gloss
finish of premium marine varnish with UV inhibitors.
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| LeVoyageur Cedar Canoes specifications |
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Length:
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12' 0"
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14' 0"
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16' 0" |
15' 0"Sq St
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Width:
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35 3/4"
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37 1/2"
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38 1/2" |
38 1/2"
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Depth at Center:
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12 3/4"
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12 3/4"
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12 3/4" |
12 3/4"
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Height at Ends:
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20"
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20"
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20" |
20"
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Weight:
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42 lbs
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49 lbs
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57 lbs |
58 lbs
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Load Capacity:
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550 lbs
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750 lbs
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850 lbs |
825 lbs
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Max. Power (Square Stern): 2 Horsepower (or electric equivalent)
LeVoyageur Outfitting Mahogany gunwales, decks, and signature hull
accent stripes. Ash keel is standard (may be ordered without). Square
stern model can be outfitted with an optional center-seat rowing
package.
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Coaticook Cedar Canoe
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Coaticook Cedar Canoe As seen on TV (Outdoor Life Networks
Gear Guide) "An absolute joy to paddle." This
is the total package; unparalleled in esthetics, fit and finish,
execution of construction and design, and on-water performance.
Initially it proves to be very responsive. Don't hesitate to paddle
this canoe in a variety of water conditions because it provides
excellent stability, both initial and final. At only fifty pounds,
portaging the Coaticook is easy, at times you may delight in this
exercise. As beautiful as it is to view, to paddle a Coaticook is
to reach the pinnacle of the canoeing experience. It is simply without
peer.
Cedar Strip Construction Cedar strip canoes came to pass
with the advent of fiberglass. Tongue & groove, or in this case,
bead & cove cedar strips are stacked and pressed together while
glue is allowed to set, securing the strips in place. Typically
the strips are held by staples while the glue sets then the staples
are removed. In the case of the Coaticook, the strips are stacked
upon one another in a mold and clamped while the glue sets. As a
result the seams are tight and free of staple holes. This structure
will act as the core of the hull and fiberglass cloth is applied
to both the interior and exterior to sandwich the cedar strips.
Not only is the Coaticook light, strong and stiff, the finish is
exquisite!
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| Coaticook specifications |
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Length:
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15' 8"
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Width:
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37"
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Depth at Center:
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13"
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20" |
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Rocker:
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1 1/2"
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Weight:
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49 lbs
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Load Capacity:
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850 lbs
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Great Canadian Canoe & Kayak Co. | 1-800-98 CANOE |
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