H2O Canoes Canadian 17’6″

Description

Canadian 16’6″

The H2O Composites Canadian 17-6 Canoe is an extended version of our Canadian 16-6, which is a close replica of an “early settler canoe” originally discovered in Southwestern Ontario in the early 1900’s. H2O’s design embodies the finest characteristics from this exceptional craft along with modern refinements. The resulting alchemy of old and new may just be the ultimate “Canadian” canoe. The 17-6 increases the tripping capabilities of this traditional design.

The essence and versatility of traditional canoes is captured with a symmetrical style hull and re-curved ends, made famous by First Nations Peoples. To reduce wind resistance and maximize efficiency a slightly longer length and narrower beam are carefully combined with sharp entry & exit lines and a lower sheer. The Canadian’s shallow arch hull design and shoe keel provide a rare blend of performance and stability, often sought by many canoe builders, but seldom achieved. An exceptional shoe keel design aids tracking, protects against rock strikes, while sacrificing little in the way of maneuverability.

The H2O Canoe Company Canadian 17-6 is a stable, well-mannered and predictable craft, which successfully blends efficiency and a user-friendly nature, while retaining a distinctly traditional “Canadian canoe appearance”.

Dimensions:

Length: 17’6″

Beam at yoke: 36″

Beam at Waterline: 33.5″

Beam at Max: 36″

Bow/Stern Rocker: 1.25″/1.25″

Bow/Center/Stern Depth: 19″/14″/19″

Optimum/Max Load: 425 – 650/1000 Pounds

Weights:

• Great White North Innegra tuff: 58 Pounds (Twill Weave Black & White with Clear Finish Vinylester Resin)
• Great White North Expedition Kevlar: 54 Pounds (Plain Weave Golden Aramid with Clear Finish Vinylester Resin)
• Brute Force Epoxy Innegra Basalt: 49 Pounds (Twill Weave Black & White with Clear Finish Epoxy Resin)
• Brute Force Epoxy Kevlar: 47 Pounds (Plain Weave Golden Aramid with Clear finish Epoxy Resin)
• Brute Force Epoxy Kevlar Carbon: 45 Pounds (H2O Block Weave Yellow & Black with Clear Epoxy Resin)
• Pro-Lite Epoxy Innegra Basalt: 43 Pounds (Twill Weave Black & White with Clear Epoxy Resin)
• Pro-Lite Epoxy Kevlar: 41 Pounds (Plain Weave Golden Aramid with Clear Epoxy Resin)
• Pro-Lite Epoxy Kevlar Carbon: 41 Pounds (H2O Block Weave Yellow & Black with Clear Epoxy Resin)
• Pro-Lite Epoxy Carbon: 41 Pounds (Plain Weave Carbon with Clear Epoxy Resin)
• Pro-Lite Epoxy Carbon Innegra: 39 Pounds (H2O H-Weave Black & White with Clear Epoxy Resin)

Available Options (At additional Cost & Weight):

• Kevlar Skid Plates Installed
• Kneeling Thwart (Substitute for Straight Thwart)
• 3rd Seat Installed
• ABS Hatches with Large Floatation Tanks
• Brass Grommets (4)
• Detachable Yoke (Large Deep Dish)
• Woven Color Layer (Blue, Red, Green)
• Pro-lite Helium (Technical Fabric Top Over Gel Coat Bottom with H2O Stripe)
• Pro-Lite Vision Knit (Vision Knit Fabric Top Over White Bottom with H2O Stripe)