Esprit
13' LOA, 28" beam, 13" center depth, 3" rocker, plumb sides, 35-40 lbs.
The Esprit is a specialized solo canoe for Freestyle paddling. It is small and lively requiring a skilled paddler.
From $4,500
Red Fox/Swift Fox
14' LOA Red Fox/15' Swift Fox, 30" beam, 13" center depth, 1.5" rocker, tumblehome, 40-45 lbs.
The Red Fox is a reproduction of an old Chestnut FOX model canoe. It is a very versatile all-round solo canoe. The Swift Fox is built on the same mold but the stems are place further out for a lightly longer canoe with finer entry/exit lines.
From $4,500
Pleasure/Cruiser/Dart
16' LOA, 34" beam, Pleasure & Dart 12" center depth, Cruiser 14" center depth, 1.5" rocker, tumblehome, 60-65 lbs.
All three of these models are built on the same mold. The Pleasure is an excellent all round cottage style canoe. The Cruiser is slightly deeper so that it is more versatile for canoe tripping. The Dart has a "Courting Canoe" trim package that is patterned on the Peterborough Dart.
From $4,800
Boreal
16' LOA, 36" beam, 15" center depth, 3" rocker, tumblehome, 65 lbs.
The Boreal is a blend of the shapes of the E.M. White 18'6" Guide canoe and the general proportions of the Chestnut Prospector. The result is a very smoothly shaped hull with excellent handling qualities. This canoe can handle large loads under pretty much any conditions. Also paddles wonderfully using the Canadian "Style Paddling" approach to solo paddling.
From $4,800
Kildonan "Timber Cruiser"
17'6" LOA, 39" beam, 17" center depth, 1.5" rocker, flare, 80 lbs.
A reproduction the Kildonan "Timber Cruiser" The dimensions make this sound like a big barge of a canoe, but it is not. It is , in fact, fine lined and an easy paddling canoe. The extra volume is all above the waterline providing a lot of interior space for hauling gear.
From $4,900
Legacy
17'6" LOA, 35" beam, 13" center depth 1.5" rocker, tumblehome, 7-75 lbs.
The Legacy has the same shapes as the E.M. White 18'6" Guide canoe, but is reduced in length by 12" to make it more manageable in boreal forest conditions. Modest rocker keeps it well mannered.
From $4,900
NRC-Northern Racing Canoe
18' LOA, 36" beam, 20" center depth, 1.5" rocker, plumb, 75-80 lbs.
In northern Manitoba there is a special kind of canoe race using freighter canoes converted to racing. These are required to be 18' LOA, built with wood & canvas construction, and have a "Y" stern. The bow crew rows and the stern paddles.
From $4,900
Whitehall "Bailey/Rangely"
16'6" LOA, 46" beam, 16" center depth, 1.5" rocker, flare sides.
Inspired greatly by the "Bailey" Whitehall in the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Rangeley boats of Maine. Glued lap construction. Two rowing positions. Available sail rig including: sail, mast & spar, leeboard, rudder, tiller, mast partner & step. For oars, see the section on paddles.
From $18,000
Oars $300 each
Sail rig $3,000 Includes: sail (Sprit rig), spars, 2 leeboards and leeboard thwart, rudder, hardware, and lines.
