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Solo Canoes

Wee Lassie

Wee Lassie

Length
Weight
11'6"
11-15 lb
Canoe or Kayak Style Paddling, Leiure, and Pack Canoe
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June Bug

June Bug

Length
Weight
12'6"
15-19 lb
Touring / Freestyle / Class 2-3 whitewater / Pack Canoe
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Illusion

Illusion

Length
Weight
13'6"
16-21 lb
Touring / Freestyle / Class 2-3 whitewater / Pack Canoe
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Harmony Solo

Harmony Solo

Length
Weight
15'
20-26 lb
Touring / Freestyle
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Blackwater 15

Blackwater 15

Length
Weight
15'
Performance Touring, Wilderness Tripping, Downriver
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Deep Creek Solo

Deep Creek Solo

Length
Weight
16'6"
25-30 lb
Leisure Touring, Sport, Freestyle, and Wilderness Tripping
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Blackwater

Blackwater

Length
Weight
17'
19-25 lb
Performance Touring, Wilderness Tripping, and Stock Class Racing Canoe
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Tandem Canoes

Harmony

Harmony

Length
Weight
15'
22-28 lb
Touring / Freestyle / Light Wilderness Tripping
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Deep Creek

Deep Creek

Length
Weight
16'6"
30-35 lb
Leisure, Touring, Sport, Freestlye, Whitewater, and Wilderness Tripping
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Blackhawk

Blackhawk

Length
Weight
18'
32-39 lb
Performance Touring, Downriver Whitewater, and Wilderness Tripping Canoe
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Susquehanna

Susquehanna

Length
Weight
18'6"
32-39 lb
Performance Touring, Wilderness Tripping, and Stock Class Racing Canoe
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Muskoka

Muskoka

Length
Weight
18'6"
32-39 lb
Performance Touring, Wilderness Tripping, and Standard Class Racing Canoe in Canada (4x32)
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Voyageur

Voyageur

Length
Weight
18'6"
35-42 lb
Touring, Wilderness Tripping, Hunting, and Expedition Tripping
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C-4 Canoes

Saranac

Saranac

Length
Weight
23'
52-55 lb
Touring /Wilderness Tripping/ Adventure Racing/ Marathon Racing
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Racing Canoes

Racing C-1

Racing C-1

Length
Weight
18' & 18'6
20-26 lb
Marathon Racing / USCA Competition Cruiser
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JD Pro 2

JD Pro 2

Length
Weight
18'6"
29-35 lb
Marathon Racing / Pro Boat
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JD Pro 3

JD Pro 3

Length
Weight
18'6"
29-35 lb
Marathon Racing / Pro Boat
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Diller Pro 2020

Diller Pro 2020

Length
Weight
18'6"
29-35 lb
Marathon Racing / Pro Boat
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Corbin 95

Corbin 95

Length
Weight
18'6"
29-35 lb
Marathon Racing / Pro Boat
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Kayaks

Loon

Loon

Length
Weight
13'6"
28 lbs.
Touring / Wilderness Tripping / Fishing Kayak / Sailing
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Falcon

Falcon

Length
Weight
17'
34 lbs.
Touring /Wilderness Tripping /Adventure Racing/Sea Kayaking / Kayak Sailing
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Osprey

Osprey

Length
Weight
18'6"
42 lbs.
Touring / Wilderness Tripping / Adventure Racing / Sea Kayaking / Sailing
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Other

Edge

Edge

Length
Weight
14'
24 lbs.
SUP touring / Racing
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Blackwater

Blackwater

C1 / Solo / Asymmetrical
Performance Touring, Wilderness Tripping, and Stock Class Racing Canoe

Overview

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This is a great solo tripping canoe for lakes and rivers of all types. The sleek lines and light weight makes it probably the fastest tripping cruising canoe of its kind. It is also surprisingly stable and the extra volume above the water line gives the Blackwater a great secondary stability for leaning and carving turns while going through class II whitewater. It also meets the specs for the stock racing class. The tucked in gunwales makes for comfortable paddling and the flared bow sheds the water on choppy lakes and whitewater. At the end of the day its light weight makes it an easy carry back to the car or cottage. With the addition of the optional rudder, the Blackwater is very easy to steer especially in windy and rough water. Whether a quick trip around the lake for a workout, a day of fishing, or a week long wilderness trip the Blackwater is a great boat of choice.

Model Variations:

Blackwater X (High Volume Version. Great for those who want great weight compacity and more stability.)

Blackwater 15 (Shorter Version. Good for paddlers looking for a shorter tacking canoe.)

Customization Option: Up to 1" higher sides.

Designed by John Diller

Technical Specs:

Length:
17'
Weight:
19-25 lb
Max. Width:
28"
Max. Gunwale Width:
21"
Height:
16" / 12" / 12"
4" Waterline: 27"

Out in the Wiled

Blackwater
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How to Order

How to order your custom built Savage River canoe.

  1.  Choose the model you want
  2. Choose a layup, that works best for for you, from “Layup Options”. You can click on “Layup Description” to compare layups as well as looking at the “Layup Comparison "chart. Our standard layup is the first one listed.
  3. Check the “Extra Reinforcing Options”, if you want to increase the stiffness and strength of the boat. These will be needed for rocky rivers and whitewater.
  4. Choose an inside layer. Details can be found under “Layup Description”.
  5. Pick your desired seat style.
  6. Pick any seat options as well as other options from the lists that you would like to add.
  7. If you have questions or are ready to order feel free to call us at 301-334-2335 or e-mail at sales@savageriver.com
  8. Payment:
    We require a $2000 deposit on orders over $4500 and $1500 for orders under $4500.
    You can send a check to:
    ‍Savage River
    581Clifton Drive
    Oakland MD 21550
    We also take credit cards but charge a 3%processing fee.
    Balance is due before shipping or at time of pick up.
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Layup Options

Layup Description
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A plain weave carbon fabric is the standard for the outside layer. Backed up with Kevlar. It is tough and stiff. Good basic layup for C-2s and durable C-1s
Carbon

Carbon

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A plain weave carbon fabric is the standard for the outside layer. Backed up with light Kevlar. Lighter weight then Carbon layup but not as strong and stiff. Good layup for C-1 racing canoes and light touring solos.
Carbon Lite

Carbon Lite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A lighter weight version of the regular carbon. Not as stiff or strong but lighter weight. Backed up with Kevlar. Good option to lighten up a C-2 with out sacrificing a lot of durability. A good intermediate layup for C-1s to balance weight and durability.
Light Carbon

Light Carbon

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A lighter weight version of the regular carbon. Not as stiff or strong but lighter weight. Backed up with light Kevlar. This is one of the lightest layups we build. Only recommended for ultra light C-1s for paddlers under 160. It will may have a little flex to it and may make a crinkling sound when stressed.
Light Carbon Ultralite

Light Carbon Ultralite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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Flat woven carbon that has a beautiful checkerboard appearance. The same weight as regular carbon with greater stiffness and durability. Slides over rocks and stumps easier with less damage. Backed up with Kevlar. The checkerboard appearance increase in durability is the big draw for TeXtreme, but comes with a higher price.
TeXtreme

TeXtreme

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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Flat woven carbon that has a beautiful checkerboard appearance. The same weight as regular carbon with greater stiffness and durability. Slides over rocks and stumps easier with less damage. Backed up with light Kevlar. The checkerboard appearance increase in durability is the big draw for TeXtreme, but comes with a higher price. With the light Kevlar this layup is a good choice for racing C-1s as well as light touring solos.
TeXtreme Lite

TeXtreme Lite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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Same appearance as regular TeXtreme with less weight. Similar durability but less stiffness as light carbon with a little less weight. Lightest outer skin we use. Backed up with Kevlar. Good for a light weight C-2 where light weight is more desired then durability and stiffness. Good option for lighter C-1s for balance between durability and weight.
Light TeXtreme

Light TeXtreme

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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Same appearance as regular TeXtreme with less weight. Similar durability but less stiffness than light carbon with a little less weight. Lightest outer skin we use. Backed up with light Kevlar. This is one of the lightest layups we build. Only recommended for ultra light C-1s for paddlers under 160. It may have a little flex to it and may make a crinkling sound when stressed.
Light TeXtreme Ultralite

Light TeXtreme Ultralite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A non woven carbon fabric where fibers are oriented 45 deg from center line of canoe. This gives greater torsional stiffness and strength while saving weight. Backed up with Kevlar. Good layup for c-2s where you want to save some weight without sacrificing stiffness especially in racing canoes. Good tough stiff durable layup for c-1s.
Uni Biaxial Carbon

Uni Biaxial Carbon

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A non woven carbon fabric where fibers are oriented 45 deg from center line of canoe. This gives greater torsional stiffness and strength while saving weight. Backed up with light Kevlar. Lighter weight then Carbon layup but not as strong and stiff. Good layup for C-1 racing canoes and light touring solos.
Uni-Biaxial Lite

Uni-Biaxial Lite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A little heavier and not as stiff as carbon but a lot tougher. White and black weave which gives a gray appearance. Backed up with Kevlar. Good for C-2s where durability is more desired then light weight. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.
Carbon/Inegra

Carbon/Inegra

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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A little heavier and not as stiff as carbon but a lot tougher. White and black weave which gives a gray appearance. Lighter weight then Carbon/Inegra layup but not as strong and stiff. Good layup for light touring solos. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.
Carbon/Inegra Lite

Carbon/Inegra Lite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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Same appearance as TeXtreme with a silvery/gray color. Same stiffness but slightly heavier then light TeXtreme but stronger because of the Inegra blend. Backed up with Kevlar. Good option for lighter C-2s and Mid weight C-1s. The beautiful silver checkerboard appearance is stunning but is our priciest outer skin. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.
Textreme Inegra

Textreme Inegra

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Description
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Same appearance as TeXtreme with a silvery/gray color. Same stiffness but slightly heavier then light TeXtreme but stronger because of the Inegra blend. Backed up with light Kevlar. Only recommended for ultra light C-1s for paddlers under 160. It will have a little flex to it and may make a crinkling sound when stressed. The beautiful silver checkerboard appearance is stunning but is our priciest outer skin. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.
TeXtreme/Inegra Lite

TeXtreme/Inegra Lite

Weight
00 lbs.
Price
$0000
Layup Pricing
Layup
Weight
Price
Carbon
Carbon Lite
Light Carbon
Light Carbon Ultralite
TeXtreme
TeXtreme Lite
Light TeXtreme
Light TeXtreme Ultralite
Uni Biaxial Carbon
Uni-Biaxial Lite
Carbon/Inegra
Carbon/Inegra Lite
Textreme Inegra
TeXtreme/Inegra Lite
19-25 lb
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125
225
350
300
425
300
425
150
275
0
125
350
475
25 lbs.
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Layup Comparison

Strength & Stiffness

Carbon
Carbon Lite
Light Carbon
Light Carbon Ultralite
TeXtreme
TeXtreme Lite
Light TeXtreme
Light TeXtreme Ultralite
Uni Biaxial Carbon
Uni-Biaxial Lite
Carbon/Inegra
Carbon/Inegra Lite
Textreme Inegra
TeXtreme/Inegra Lite
Extra Reinforcing Options
Extra Reinforcing Info
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Glass Skin
A clear layer of s-gass on the outside to make a tougher skin and protect the laminate. Adds strength but also adds weight
Rock Guard
An extra layer of Kevlar under the foam core on the bottom. This will greatly increase the durability of the bottom when scraping over rocks, gravel bars and logs.
Expedition
One full extra layer of Kevlar. Adds a lot of stiffness and durability to the canoe. Great for extended wilderness expeditions as well as mild whitewater. This layup has been tested in rental canoes in the Boundary Waters with great success.
Whitewater
Extra layers of Kevlar are added with an s glass skin to build a very durable canoe capable of using on class 2 and 3 whitewater.

Reinforcing

Rock Guard
Price:
$100
Weight:
3 lb
Expedition
Price:
$200
Weight:
5 lb
Whitewater
Price:
$300
Weight:
8 lb
Glass Skin
Price:
$200
Weight:
4 lb

Inside Layer

Layup Description
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Standard on Recreational canoes toughest interior layer. Color: Yellow
Kevlar

Kevlar

Weight
00 lbs.
$0
Layup Description
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Standard in C-1 racing canoes. Lighter but not as stiff as Unibiaxial Carbon. Color: Black with yellow between ribs
Light Carbon

Light Carbon

Weight
00 lbs.
$150
Layup Description
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Basic inside layer for racing C-2s. Uni-Biaxial is lighter and stiffer then Kevlar or regular carbon. Used over the foam on the floor and over ribs. Color: Black with yellow between ribs
Uni-Biaxial

Uni-Biaxial

Weight
00 lbs.
$75
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Stiffest interior. Color: All black
Full Unibiaxial Carbon

Full Unibiaxial Carbon

Weight
00 lbs.
$150
Layup Description
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Same weight and stiffness as Uni-biaxial Carbon w/ checkerboard appearance. Color: Black checkerboard with yellow between ribs
Reg TeXtreme

Reg TeXtreme

Weight
00 lbs.
$250
Layup Description
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Stiffer between ribs but heavier. Color: All black checkerboard
Full Textreme

Full Textreme

Weight
00 lbs.
$350
Layup Description
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Lightest interior. Color: Black checkerboard with yellow between ribs
Light TeXtreme

Light TeXtreme

Weight
00 lbs.
$200
Layup Description
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Stiffer between ribs but heavier. All black checkerboard
Full Light TeXtreme

Full Light TeXtreme

Weight
00 lbs.
$350

Seat Style Options

Racing
Description
Standard carbon racing seat
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Racing
Price
$0
Triebold
Description
Carbon seat with higher back for back support
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Triebold
Price
$0
Big Seat
Description
Standard recreational carbon seat
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Big Seat
Price
$0
Tractor
Description
Carbon seat with larger seat base
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Tractor
Price
$0

Seat Options

Seat Mounted in Bulkheads *
Description
Stiffens up canoe. More solid base for seat mounting
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Seat Mounted in Bulkheads *
Price
$75
Seat Mounted in Bulkheads for kneeling
Description
Lets you kneel with legs beside pedistol bulkheads
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Seat Mounted in Bulkheads for kneeling
Price
$75
Height Adjustable
Description
Seat can be raised or lowered easily for more stability or for using a Kayak paddle. Price is per seat
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Height Adjustable
Price
$250
Seat Pad **
Description
Regular ridgerest seat pad
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Seat Pad **
Price
$20
Z-Light Seat Pad
Description
soft buble foam seat pad.
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Z-Light Seat Pad
Price
$30
Dual Seat Pads
Description
Regular Seat pad with Z-Light on top
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Dual Seat Pads
Price
$40

Other Options

Carbon Outfitting

All aluminum is replaced with carbon were posable. Thwarts, tubes and angles. Adjustable footbrace can not be changed.
Price $300
Carbon Angle
Carbon Angle
Carbon Thwarts
Carbon Thwarts
Carbon Tubes
Carbon Tubes
Small Bailer *
Description
Drains water from splash or rain while paddling hard. For solo canoes
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Small Bailer *
Price
$140
Carbon Thwarts c
Description
Increases stiffness, strength and aesthetic appeal
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Carbon Thwarts c
Price
$225
Small Carbon Deck
Description
Small flat carbon deck for mounting flash light or other accessories to. Bow up to 16" / Stern up to 11"
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Small Carbon Deck
Price
$35
Large Carbon Deck
Description
Larger flat carbon deck for mounting flash light or other accessories to. Bow up to 32" / Stern up to 28"
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Large Carbon Deck
Price
$75
Molded Carbon deck
Description
Larger deck to help shed water in waves. Bow up to 32" / Stern up to 28"
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Molded Carbon deck
Price
$100
Adjustable Footbrace *
Description
Adjustable footbrace for added control and paddling efficiency
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Adjustable Footbrace *
Price
$100
Parallel Sliding Footbrace **
Description
Footbrace slides with the seat when changing trim. Slides easier than telescoping footbrace.
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Parallel Sliding Footbrace **
Price
$175
Telescoping Sliding Footbrace**
Description
Footbrace slides with the seat when changing trim. Expands and contract with the width of the canoe for widest foot spread.
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Telescoping Sliding Footbrace**
Price
$250
Rudder System
Description
Used for easier steering in wind and current.
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Rudder System
Price
$350

Outfitting

Foot Strap
Description
Holds feet in place on footbrace for more boat control as well as more powerful stroke
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Foot Strap
Price
$25
Paddle Clip
Description
Mounted to thwart to hold paddle shaft.
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Paddle Clip
Price
$5
Paddle Holder
Description
Mounted on bottom or side of canoe to hold paddle blade, to be used with paddle clip
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Paddle Holder
Price
$25
Jug Holder
Description
Foam donut mounted on floor to hold drink jug. Specify jug size
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Jug Holder
Price
$25
Jug Holder w/Sleeve
Description
Foam donut mounted on floor w/sleeve to hold drink jug. Specify jug size
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Jug Holder w/Sleeve
Price
$50
Foot Plate
Description
Clamps to footbrace for more solid and comfortable feet placement
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Foot Plate
Price
$100
Removable Carbon Yoke
Description
Attaches to canoe with a strap for quick on and off when doing portages
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Removable Carbon Yoke
Price
$200
Removable Wood Yoke
Description
Attaches to canoe gunwales with clamps for quick on and off when doing portages
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Removable Wood Yoke
Price
$100
Canoe Cover
Description
Protects the canoe from damaging UV rays. Highly recommended for traveling or when ever canoe is in the sun and not in the water.
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Canoe Cover
Price
$300

Testimonials

"Really a beautiful piece of work. My compliments to you and your crew. I've had it out a few times now and really couldn't be happier with the performance. There is great stability, which I really appreciated in some rougher wind chop this morning. And it sure feels fast. It tracks very well, yet does turn nicely with a bit of a lean. Really the perfect boat for me. Thanks. Hope to be back in touch in a couple of years for a C1 pro boat!"
- Eric Gallandt, ME
Review on
BWCA.com
- Jsa
"The boat handled well in some big lake rough water stuff. With the two packs there was room for the 80 lbs. dog. For a 23 lb boat the greatest part of the trip was walking and climbing the portages. What a breeze. The Chosen Valley yoke worked well. I had a great time and a lot of people asked me about my boat."
Pete , WI
"Well I figured out how to make the stock C-1 move. It really likes the shallow water. When I hit the first shallow I picked up the pace and dropped both Nick and Ray. I expected Nick to get back up on me but I kept pushing it until I had hit the upper buoy turn. The first one going back down stream always gets the big distance gain. What really amazed me was running the bank going up stream in front of the hospital. I was able to stay with Tom Walton most of the way upstream. He did get past me until almost the bridge. Now I'm thinking the 70 would be the perfect race for this boat. Has anyone run it yet in this boat? Thanks for designing and building such a nice canoe to paddle."
- Steve Stoddard, PA
"It is exactly the boat I was looking for. The transport from the boathouse to the water is easy because the boat is so light. It's fast and it's surprisingly stable. I am very happy that everything went so well and thank you for the excellent work." - Manfred
- Manfred
The boat worked well up in Canada (Yukon River Quest). I took 5 hours off last years time and ended up with 1st solo canoe.