Considered one of the finest white water tripping canoes ever made, with permission of the original designer for the Blue Hole Starburst, we have created the Rufus 16.5. This ultimate expedition and tripping canoe, the Rufus 16.5 combines agility with superior carrying capacity. Made for the river, its size and shape allow you to paddle it through large white water safely. The Rufus 16.5’s high ends, depth and volume provides excellent carrying capacity for extended trips and helps to maintain dry descents even through large rapids.  The Rufus 16.5 has plenty of carrying capacity for extended river expeditions. Surfing, side slipping and ferrying in and out of rapids are all handled with ease. 

Dimensions 

• Length 16’6”

• Rocker 4.5”

• Maximum beam 35"

• Beam waterline 34"

• Beam gunnel 35"

• Bow height 26"

• Centre Depth 16"

• Capacity 1,100 lbs

Weights and materials

• Fiberglass: 60-70 lb

• Whitewater Expedition: 55-65 lb

• Kevlar/Carbon: 50 lb

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Attributes

• Symmetrical Hull

• Shallow Arch Bottom

• Pronounced Rocker

• Very Stable

• High load capacity

• Versatile hull design

Ideal Application

• Advanced moving water

• Expedition Tripping / Camping