Designed by Muskeg John Velchuk in the late 1970s in Red Deer Alberta, this canoe resembles closely a Bobs Special. It is a tried-and-true versatile entry level canoe for rivers, lakes and is relatively light weight. At one time thousands were made throughout the prairies by half a dozen canoe groups/enthusiasts.

The moderate rocker and soft bilges make this a great canoe for traditional style tandem paddling. You can easily set up the canoe for solo paddling by making the beam narrower (pull it in to 31 inchs).

Dimensions 

• Length 15'5”

• Rocker 2”

• Maximum beam 34"

• Beam waterline 32"

• Beam gunnel 34" (can be custom ordered 31” for solo paddling)

• Bow height 21"

• Centre Depth 14"

• Capacity 850 lbs

Weights and materials

• Fiberglass: 50-60 lb

• Whitewater Expedition: 50-55 lb

• Kevlar/Carbon: 40-45 lb

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Attributes

• Symmetrical hull

• Shallow arch bottom

• Slight rocker with raised ends