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enonah Canoe is a small, independent, family-owned company that has become an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance canoes and kayaks, sold and paddled around the world. We are a different kind of company. In a world dominated by giant manufacturers, we measure our success by the success of our dealers and the satisfaction of our customers. Our mission has always been to fit people into the best boats for their chosen use. In this, we reflect the values and the passion of our founder Mike Cichanowski. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary its a good time to look back at how it all came to be.
The Story
Mike, his wife and young family stuck with it through some very lean years as Mike learned the entrepreneurial skills that would make canoe building a successful enterprise instead of just a lifestyle choice. When plastics, composites, and carbon fibers came on the market, Mike made the jump. It was a big investment and a steep learning curve, but Wenonah Canoe was soon producing the fastest, lightest, most efficient canoes around. A Composites Pioneer To maximize every advantage the new materials offered, the company pioneered new construction techniques, including a vacuum-bagging process that pulls excess resins out of the construction thus reducing weight and improving strength. The process emits no fumes and minimizes waste. The company also invented and patented Tuf-Weave, a proprietary blend of fiberglass and polyester. To evolve new materials and processes for making canoes, the company took full advantage of its location. Winona, Minnesota has become a world leader in composites manufacturing, home to dozens of companies that engineer products for sports, music, aerospace and industrial uses. Mike now serves on the advisory board of the composites
Born To Paddle Mike grew up in Winona, Minnesota, where he inherited the ethics and values of his ancestors hard-working Polish immigrants who worked in the towns lumber mills. Living on the edge of the great Upper Mississippi River, Mike learned to paddle a canoe at a very young age. In Minnesota, thousands of lakes and rivers can be found within 300 miles, and he paddles many of them. Canoes were his passion. By the time Mike became an Eagle Scout, he had built several wood-strip canoes and was molding his own designs from fiberglass.
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When youre young you can risk everything, because you have nothing to lose, But you have to stick with it.
Not only was he good at working with his hands and good at solving problems, Mike took a lot of pride in doing this work and doing it well. So, when the warehouse he used as his canoemaking shop was slated for demolition, he made an important move: Instead of settling down to study Wildlife Management in college, he applied for a bank loan, bought land, and built a small shop on the edge of town. He wanted to build canoes. There was no looking back.
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The early days were spent paddling Lake Winona and in the BWCA.
Mike Cichanowski and his family are all die hard paddlers and avid canoe racers.
The Wenonah Canoe Factory is located beneath the picturesque bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley.
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several awards for innovation. In 2007 he received an honor prized above all others the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, which is the highest honor given by the Boy Scouts of America.
engineering program at Winona State University. Mikes love for paddle sports has always been a magnet for others who share the same passion. Before long, he collected a team of dedicated employees. Dave Thill has led the manufacturing development for 33 years. Rick Thrune has made significant contributions to composites technology as well and is responsible for implementing new manufacturing processes. Hard-working, innovative craftsmen have made us the worldclass company we are today. Specializing in Performance Designs High-tech materials and dedicated people are part of our story, sophisticated design is another. Noon-hour training trips on the river and regular trips to the Boundary Waters with family and friends helped develop countless design ideas. Mike's long friendship and partnership with legendary canoe designer Gene Jensen contributed to several successful new canoe designs. Our Kevlar Ultralight Minnesota II quickly became the canoe of choice in the Boundary Waters, transforming burdensome portages and long paddles across wilderness lakes, and effectively opening the experience to many. New opportunities arose when Brian Henry and Mike Henderson, kayak designers and owners of Current Designs in Victoria, British Columbia, entered the scene. To make their own dreams a reality, they needed more production capacity and manufacturing expertise, so they joined forces with us in 1991. In 1999 we purchased majority ownership in Current Designs and in 2004 we moved it's home base to a new manufacturing facility in our home town of Winona. Award Winning Company Over the years, Mikes dedication to building his business has won him and the company numerous awards, including the prestigious Composite Fabricators Association Community Commitment Award, and
This award recognizes outstanding community and volunteer involvement, and a life-long dedication to improving peoples lives. As a recipient, Mike joins the likes of astronaut Neil Armstrong, film director Steven Spielberg, President Gerald R. Ford and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, among others. As an entrepreneur, Mike is a frequent speaker at business schools in the area. He also takes every opportunity to work with and motivate youth, scout groups and many others. Specialty Dealers To sell our canoes, we depend on a network of specialty dealers. These knowledgeable people are experts in their areas. They know their local lakes and rivers, and the boats they sell. We work hard to maintain great relationships with more than 400 specialty dealers around the world. Hard Work Has Paid Off After more than 40 years of hard work and ceaseless challenge, Mike still has a passion for paddling. He has raced canoes all over the world, including Europe, South Africa, and Australia. He won the American Canoe Associations Adult-Youth canoe racing championship with both of his daughters, and was part of the first American team invited to race dragon boats in China. One summer day, he even paddled to work after a torrential rainstorm flooded
roads and cut off traffic to the canoe factory. With that kind of tireless inspiration at its head, the company too still has a passion for paddling. We drop in on dealers to paddle with them once or twice a year. Many employees, along with Mike, sneak out early and head to the river on summer Fridays to paddle the mighty Mississippi. A great deal has changed in 40 years, but much remains the same. Today Wenonah Canoe is the worlds largest manufacturer of Kevlar canoes and the second largest manufacturer of Royalex canoes. We help sponsor expeditions on waters all over the world, and we work to see that all generations of people have a chance to get hooked on the self-reliance that paddle sports bring. We have a passion for creating high-performance canoes from hightech materials, and we do it all with old-world craftsmanship and values.
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How to Choose the Best Canoe . .3 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Materials and Construction . . . .7 Color and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Specifications Chart . . . . . . . . 11 General Touring . . . . . . . . . . 13 Seneca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Champlain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Spirit II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Heron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wilderness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Vagabond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On the Cover: Founder and CEO Mike Solo Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Performance Touring . . . . . . . 17 Cichanowski where it all started, on the banks Minnesota 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 of the Mississippi River Minnesota II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 near Winona, MN. Escapade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Photo by Courtney Pate. Adirondack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Voyager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Sports & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . 21 Boundary Waters. . . . . . . . . . 22 Kingfisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Show off your Wenonah Fisherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Northfork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 canoe by visiting Fusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.wenonah.com. Wee Lassie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Down River . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Prospector 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Prospector 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Argosy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Whitewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 P.O. Box 247 Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Winona, MN 55987 Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 507-454-5430 Itasca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 info@wenonah.com Encounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 www.wenonah.com NFCT and BWCA . . . . . . . . . . 33
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How to Choose
e offer more than 25 canoe models, most of which can be fabricated in several different materials. How do you choose the right canoe for you? Follow these four steps to help narrow down the decision and ensure you'll find the perfect Wenonah Canoe for you.
The Best Canoe
First, try to narrow your search down to one or two categories of boats. To do this, consider your priorities. How and for what do you plan on using this canoe? What type of water are you going to paddle? How much gear are you likely to take along? How skilled are the paddlers? Find a category that best matches your basic needs:
Once you've decided on a category of boats that will fit your needs (or more importantly, eliminated the categories that don't) then you should decide which aspects of performance are most important to you.
Read and understand the basics of Canoe Design on page 5-6. Learn why the different dimensions and hull shapes, both above and below the water line, determine to what degree a canoe will excel at which aspects of performance. The main aspects of performance are:
Efficiency:
General Touring
How far the canoe goes with each stroke. A long glide following the initial stroke means the canoe is very efficient.
Designed to do many things well, they are very versatile. They're stable, maneuverable, efficient and will haul a fair amount of gear. Family's enjoy these.
Maneuverability: Capacity:
Performance Touring
How easily the boat will turn. A lot of boats are specifically designed to "Track Straight". We always say it's much easier to turn a boat than keep one going straight. How much gear and weight the canoe can hold.
Light and fast. They track and glide well, and respond best in the hands of experienced paddlers. These designs are true performance boats.
Initial Stability: Final Stability:
Sports & Leisure
How "tippy" a boat feels when you're getting in and out of it or when it's resting on calm water. How resistant a canoe is to tipping even when leaned or in high winds and waves.
Popular with begginers, kids, and people who want to fish, hunt, or take photos. S&L canoes are extremely stable and easy to handle.
Down River
Seaworthiness:
Perfect for leisurely paddling in streams, rivers, and smaller rapids. These fun paddling canoes turn on a dime and slide through eddies.
How dry, stable, and predictable the canoe is in large waves or rough waters.
Whitewater
Built for paddling the fast water and raging currents of whitewater rivers. Their hulls are contoured for maneuverability and stability in steep leans.
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Finally, you can use the diagram on page 4 to help give you an idea of the specific niche for which each of our canoes were designed for. Read more in-depth on each model, arranged by category, in the back of the catalog. You can also compare the technical specs of all our models using the chart on page 11-12.
For distance paddling, adventure trips, and big water, they're designed to perform most efficiently when fully loaded with a lot of gear.
When it's time to buy, visit our website (www. wenonah.com) to locate one of our more than 400 specialty dealers who can further help you drill down to the right choice. We suggest you always test paddle a few canoes before you settle on a certain model.
We've put together this simplified guide as a reference chart to possibly help make your choice easier. The categorization of our boats are merely suggested uses and should be taken as such. Truth be told, all our canoes will perform well in most situations. When matching paddler size, load and conditions into the process of choosing the correct boat you may find a model outside your chosen category that suits your need perfectly. In the end, the most important part is that you enjoy your paddling experience.
Always try any canoe before you buy it. As with bicycles and golf clubs, you need a good fit to perform well.
Start here with the "Who, What, Where and How" you'll
be using your canoe. Decide on the right category for you.
Solos
Good on all waters, it'll hold plenty of gear - Wilderness Our most efficient and reliable solo - Prism Super stable, a great all arounder - Vagabond Go alone or with a friend - Solo Plus
Tandems (& 3 paddlers) General Touring

Heron - Plenty small and easy to handle Champlain - A nice big boat that will hold a ton of gear Spirit II - The 17' version of the perfect all around canoe Aurora - The 16' version of the perfect all around canoe Solo Plus - Go alone or with a friend Seneca - Our largest boat, made for three padders
If you want a canoe that anyone can paddle and will do most everything...Start here with all around good canoes that'll do it all well.
Straight tracking and quick that'll hold a load - Voyager
Performance Touring
MN II - Most popular, efficient tripping canoe ever Escape - Shorter, deeper version of the MN II Escapade - Fast and responsive, that's also solo friendly Adirondack - Compact and efficient, a light weight tandem MN 3 - The option of a 3rd in a performance hull
If you want a good do everything canoe, and this isn't your first time across the lake...these are your boats.
A special kind of small, light and fun - Wee Lassie
If you want a stable boat to hunt and fish out of, or have a low key A fisherman's dream, comfort and stability - Fusion camp boat for around the lake house, these will suit you well.
Sports & Leisure
Fisherman - Short for quicker turns, fat for stability Kingfisher - A great sporting canoe with rock solid stability Boundary Waters - High capacity and efficiency Northfork - Rugged, Ultra-tough and unbreakable
Small and agile that's home on rivers and streams - Argosy
Down River
Prospector 16 - The "original" down river canoe Prospector 15 - Sized down nicely, it'll turn on a dime Cascade - A true WW beast, it'll hold a bunch of gear Rogue - A shorter and more playful WW boat Itasca - Go ahead, bring the kitchen sink
If you plan on mainly paddling smaller rivers and streams look here for some great boat options.
Highly maneuverable, dry running W.W. solo - Rendezvous
Whitewater
If you have big rivers and raging rapids on your mind, this is where you want to be.
Huge capacity and a performance grade hull - Encounter
Expedition
If you have a grand expedition ahead of you or generally plan on paddling big water with a bunch of gear check out these specialized designs.
Design
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canoe's performance is built into its design. The dimensions and shape of the hull above and below the water line, and other variables, determine how efficient, stable, roomy, maneuverable, and seaworthy that canoe is. Of the close to 30 models of canoes in this catalog, no two perform the same. A touring canoe that's stable and easy to paddle will have a different length, width, rocker and streamlining than a performance canoe designed to go fast and glide far. Even within the same category of canoes, subtle differences in design will change their performance. DIMENSIONS LENGTH Longer canoes track straighter, travel faster, and glide farther. They also hold more and perform better when loaded. Shorter canoes turn easily and are great for paddling on tight streams. Even a 6-inch difference in length can make a dramatic difference in canoe performance. DEPTH Adding depth to the center of the hull creates more freeboard, which adds capacity and seaworthiness. Adding depth to the bow or stern helps to fend off waves or spray. WIDTH A wider hull has a higher initial stability, but requires more effort to paddle. A narrow hull requires less effort to paddle, but has less initial stability. Width also increases capacity, although not as much as length. CROSS SECTIONS SHAPE Cross-section shape determines initial and final stability. Initial stability is how stable a canoe feels when upright in calm water. Final stability is how resistant a canoe is to capsizing even when on edge. FLAT BOTTOM Typical for bargain canoes. Flat-bottomed hulls have initial stability, but are unpredictable on waves or if leaned beyond a critical angle. SHALLOW ARCH Characteristic of well-designed hulls. Good initial and final stability. Predictable and responsive when leaned or on waves. SHALLOW "V" Shaped with a ridge in the center, like a keel. Stable but rides deeper and is less efficient than a shallow arch. May snag on rocks. ROUND BOTTOM Extremely rare, used only on canoes for calm-water racing. Very fast, but has no initial stability at all and is tricky to balance.
Mellissa Murray and Chloe at Government Beach on Lake Superior near the mouth of the Michipicoten River. James Smedley.
ANATOMY of a CANOE
Gunwales
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FLARE A flared hull widens out near the gunwales. It deflects waves and resists capsize. Tumblehome
Flare
TUMBLEHOME Tumblehome is how the hull curves in toward the gunwales Tumblehome and lets the paddler paddle close to the hull. Both flare and tumblehome may be built into different parts of the same hull. Composites are the only practical material for this purpose, and even then the hull needs stout, wooden gunwales to help hold the complex shapes that combine tumblehome and flare (see the Itasca on page 30 for an example).
ROCKER Rocker describes the way some hulls curve up at the ends, like a rocking chair. Rocker plays part in a canoe's maneuverability. Longer canoes with some rocker will maneuver like much shorter canoes. Canoes with a lot of rocker turn more easily, which is why whitewater and down river canoes have steeply rockered ends. Canoes with very little Flare rocker will track straighter.
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STREAMLINING AND FULLNESS Different canoes with the same load can require more or less effort to paddle, depending on streamlining and fullness. How fast or how gradual the hull widens influences speed, capacity, and stability. A hull that widens gradually and smoothly is more efficient.
Streamline (Prism)
Fullness (Fisherman)
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ENTRY LINE The entry line is the sharpness of the bow. Blunt entry lines resist impacts better, which is why whitewater canoes generally have blunt entry lines. Sharper entry lines improve the hull's efficiency and tracking.
Sharp Entry Line (MN II) Blunt Entry Line (Rogue)
(Prospector)
Heavy
FLAT BOTTOM vs SHALLOW ARCH COMPARISON
A canoe with a flat bottom hull feels steady when its upright on calm water. Flat bottom hulls have good initial stability. Paddlers feel little oscillation because the hulls greatest possible width is in the water.
When loaded, it rides lower but has about the same shape. It will be stable as long as it is upright in calm water.
When it leans, one side of the hull lifts entirely out of the water. With less surface area submerged, paddlers must work hard to keep it from tipping over. Flat bottom hulls have less final stability.
In waves that strike the canoe crosswise or at an angle, the flat bottom hull rises and falls on the surfaces of the waves. Paddlers must react fast to the rocking back and forth.
Initial Stability
Final Stability
A canoe with a shallow arch hull is widest just above the waterline. Because it oscillates slightly it doesnt have the rock solid feeling of a flat hull.
When loaded, the weight presses the widest part of the hull into the water, which makes the canoe more stable.
When it leans, both sides of the shallow arch hull stay in the water, making it easier for paddlers to balance.
A shallow arch hull presents less resistance to waves and rocks less. Paddlers easily maintain balance.
Materials
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arly Native Americans built the first canoes out of materials such as cedar trees, birch bark, sinew and pine resin. They built some fineperforming canoes, but their materials limited both design and performance. In those days canoes were either fast and fragile, or strong and heavy. You couldnt have both. Adding wood strengthened them, but extra wood added weight and made them harder to paddle.
and Construction
POLYETHYLENE CANOES Polyethylene canoes have improved in recent years with the advance of new materials and manufacturing techniques. We manufacture our polyethylene Northfork canoe using a three-phase oven molding process. Polyethylene molding technologies make some of the most durable and tough canoes, but limit design and are among the heaviest construction methods. Our Northfork canoe represents the latest in three-phase polyethylene manufacturing technologies with a superior design.
Canoe builders today use an array of new materials such as plastics, carbon fibers, Kevlar, and others that are remarkably durable, strong and light. We combine and shapes these materials using sophisticated manufacturing techniques that maximize performance. The results are light, tough, flexible, and durable canoes. WOOD AND ALUMINUM CANOES A fine wood canoe is a work of art. Wood canoes can be made from edgeglued cedar strips or a wood frame covered with a fabric skin. Both are heavy and a bit fragile. They may perform well, but they require intensive maintenance. Aluminum was a great advance over wood, but the material and the manufacturing process severely cramp the design. Its impossible to form the complex curves needed to create a sleek yet stable hull. Aluminum canoes are durable, but heavy and slow. They are still being made, but they appeal mainly to outfitters who dont paddle or portage the canoes themselves.
ROYALEx CANOES Royalex canoes are manufactured from multi-laminate sheets, painstakingly designed specifically for each model. All include a closed-cell, rigid foam core providing structure and buoyancy. Royalex canoes are tough and rugged. They are the ideal choice for whitewater canoes and wherever durability is paramount. These canoes are much lighter than polyethylene canoes and can be built in nearly limitless designs. We offer many models in Royalex, ranging from cost-conscious touring and sport canoes, to robust whitewater assault canoes.
Interior Colored Skin Interior colored skin
Substrate layer Substrate Layer Multiple end Multiple End Reinforcements reinforcements Multiple center reinforcements
Multiple Center Reinforcements

Multiple full layers Multiple Full Layers Keel Line Reinforcing Keelline reinforcing Subsratelayer Substrate Layer
Exterior Colored Skin
Exterior colored skin
Ray installing the serial number on a Wee Lassie.
Frank hand finishing the wood trim on an Itasca.
Tim, Gary, and Kit form a sheet of Kevlar into a mold.
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COMPOSITE CANOES The term composites simply means multiple materials bonded together. In composite canoes, fibers are shaped in a mold and bonded with resins. Any combination of fibers and resin is a composite, but there are a wide variety of materials and methods. The best-known composite canoes are fiberglass, although the term is often incorrectly applied to all composite hulls. Fiberglass is an economical, light and strong material. Some canoe manufacturers use fiberglass alone, spraying the loose fibers in a mold. We employ a more effective technique using a combination of materials and carefully hand-fit many layers of strategically-cut, woven fabrics into the mold, before bonding them with resin. Many hours of skilled labor are required. We make our composite canoes from other fabrics, including Kevlar, Tufweave and Graphite, which are stronger and lighter than fiberglass alone. They can be used alone, in combination, or with fiberglass. Good composite canoes can be pricey, but their lightness, toughness, and performance make them the best value. At Wenonah Canoe we use only the best composite materials to make the finest canoes, designing them carefully to deliver excellent performance and handling. KEVLAR Kevlar, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. We've used it for more than 30 years to construct extremely light, tough, and quiet canoes. Wenonah Canoe is the world's largest maker of Kevlar canoes. TUF-WEAVE Wenonah's Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that outperforms either material alone. We use it to build tough, light hulls (although not quite as light as Kevlar or Graphite). Tuf-weave is much stronger than other fabrics, yet costs no more.
Unbelievable craftsmanship, unbelievable boat. My Kevlar MN II will likely be the last canoe I ever buy.
-Dan Sodeberg, WI
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION METHODS
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ULTRA - LIGHT CORE CONSTRUCTION Ultra-light hulls are stiff, light and are ideal for speed and distance paddling and for all people or conditions that demand the lightest gear. A structural-foam core is laminated into the bilge, and foam ribs are laminated internally to the sides. We add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas, and vacuumcure these hulls to get the highest ratio of strength to weight. Seats or a foot brace are side-riveted to the hull, aluminum plates are laminated into the side-rib, and hardware is riveted through the plate into the rib. This gives a very secure connection and eliminates rivet heads on the exterior.
Diamond Foam Core
Side Ribs
FLEx - CORE CONSTRUCTION Flex-core construction creates a more rugged canoe than our Ultra-light core, and is meant for general paddling on all but extreme waters. A structural-foam core is laminated into the bilge, orienting the composite fibers carefully to distribute loads. We add an extra fabric layer to the whole hull . Side ribs are not needed because Flex-core distributes more material throughout the hull. We then vacuum-cure these hulls to get the highest ratio of strength to weight. The result is a light weight and solid canoe .
Diamond Foam Core GRAPHITE Our Graphite hybrid canoe is made the same way as a Kevlar Ultra-Light, but with Graphite as the outer layer. It's ideal for paddlers who desire more stiffness in their composite canoe or simply enjoy the aesthetic appeal of a black graphite canoe.
Kevlar
Graphite
Tuf-weave
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Options
Kevlar
The US Coast Guard recommends a bright colored boat for safety reasons.
BREIFLY FOOT BRACE Our foot brace provides solid leverage and comfort while paddling. It adjusts by a simple turn of the knob. The crossbar has unlimited adjustability to fit your legs and slides smoothly into place for quick fine-tuning. MAxIMUM CAPACITIES Published weight-bearing capacities are misleading for a number of reasons, so we don't print specific figures. Instead, we say that all Wenonah hulls have reserve capacity for their intended use. If capacity is critical, we suggest you load the hull with the intended weight and test it. CANOE WEIGHTS Your Wenonah canoe will weigh the stated figure, or perhaps a little less, with standard equipment. Wood trim, sliding seats and foot braces, and optional Gel-coat finish will add weight. STANDARD FLOTATION All hulls have flotation to keep them afloat if filled with water. Royalex canoes have foam cores. Most composite hulls have sealed-air tanks. Tuf-weave tandems with a Flex-core have polyurethane-filled end tanks.
COMPOSITE CANOE COLORS Graphite We offer 8 colors of Gel-coat finish on any composite model as an option. Kevlar Ultra-light and Graphite Ultralight hulls have "Skin-coat", showing Red the fabric's color inside and outside. A colored finish is a no-cost option, but adds 5-8 lbs. Tuf-weave hulls have sand as the interior color. Kevlar and Graphite hulls show the fabrics own color on the interior.
Sand
Aqua
Ivory
Green
Caribbean Burgundy
Alaskan Ivory
ROYALEx CANOE COLORS We offer 4 exterior colors with tan or gray interior. Olive exterior will have olive interior. Not all models are available in all colors. See each individual model Burgundy Olive Drab description for Royalex color options.
Red
Spruce
POLYETHYLENE COLOR The Northfork is green with a sand interior.
Green
Trim
TRIM FOR ROYALEx CANOES Standard Trim: Black vinyl gunwales, ash thwarts and handles, and black end caps are standard for Royalex canoes. Tandems include an ash yoke.
Options
TRIM FOR COMPOSITE CANOES Standard Trim: All-aluminum trim with silver gunwales, thwarts, and handles are standard on most composites. Black aluminum can be substituted for silver at an extra charge. Optional Wood Trim: Hardwood inwales and outwales, with black aluminum thwarts and handles are optional for most composites. Natural, unstained wood is standard, walnut stain is a no-cost option. Fasteners are stainless steel.
TRIM FOR GRAPHITE HULLS Standard Trim: Graphite Ultra-light canoes have all-black aluminum trim. Optional Wood Trim: Wood-gunwales and all-wood Trim is optional on a Graphite hull. Natural, unstained wood is standard, walnut stain is a no-cost option. Yoke Options: All Tandem models come standard with an ash yoke. A laminated yoke with adj. pads is an option.
Optional Wood Trim: An all wood trim layup is an option on all Royalex canoes and includes hardwood inwales and out-wales, and wood end caps, finished with three coats of oil. Natural, unstained wood is standard, walnut stain is also a no-cost option. Fasteners are stainless steel.
Seat
AVAILABLE SEAT STYLES BUCKET SEAT Comfortable, durable, and suitable for paddling while sitting. Positioned lower to keep weight low in the hull.
Options
SEAT MOUNTING FOR TANDEM CANOES FIxED, RIVETED SEATS An aluminum frame is riveted to the hull to mount fixed (non-sliding) seats in tandem composite canoes 16'6" or longer. The seat can be bucket, web, or cane on canoes with aluminum or wood gunwales. This method stiffens the hull by integrating the seats into it. The seats are low for sitting, but can be raised and angled down slightly for kneeling. FIxED, PLATE HUNG Royalex tandems and a few composites have seats hung from the gunwales with aluminum plates. Many people like the looks of this method. It suits web or cane seats, but can't be used on wood gunwales. We place these a bit higher than riveted seats so they serve to sit or kneel. FIxED, DOWEL HUNG Fixed web or cane seats suspended from the gunwales using wood dowels are standard on Royalex canoes with wood gunwales. Optional for composite hulls with wood gunwales and web or cane (but not bucket) seats. Best for paddling while kneeling, because seat is positioned a bit higher to reduce stress on the dowels. SLIDING SEATS A sliding bow seat is standard for composite tandems over 16' and optional for Royalex tandems 17' or longer. A sliding stern seat is optional for composite tandems. Bucket seats are standard, but web or cane may be substituted. The seat is mounted on a slide-frame riveted to the hull. The seat is slightly lower for sitting, and to improve stability. CENTER SEATS A tandem may have a web or cane center seat added for solo use. It is suspended from the gunwales using plates or dowels depending on the trim. SEAT MOUNTING FOR SOLO CANOES SLIDING SEATS Sliding bucket seat on a floor-mounted, sliding assembly, and adjustable foot brace are standard on most composites. Positioned low but can be raised slightly. A web or cane seat may be substituted. Some Ultra-light hulls may have the seat suspended for kneeling. HEIGHT/ANGLE ADJUSTABLE Standard on the Rendezvous, Vagabond, Wilderness, and Argosy. This plate-hung seat has two height settings and can be level to sit, or angled to kneel, with position secured by a handy cord lock. Web seat is standard. Cane may be substituted.
Standard for all composite solo canoes except the Vagabond, and standard for tandems 17' or longer. Web or cane seats may be substituted at no cost. Bucket seats are not standard on Royalex and are an option only for 17'-plus Royalex tandems. WEB SEAT Cool, comfortable, and suitable for sitting or kneeling. Positioned a bit higher for leg comfort. Standard for shorter composite tandems, all Royalex canoes and with all-wood trim. Cane seats may be substituted, but not always bucket seats. Our wood frames are heavily varnished for longevity. CANE SEAT Cool, comfortable and suitable for sitting or kneeling. Positioned a bit higher for leg comfort. Cane seats have a classic appearance and are especially beautiful with wood trim, but are less durable. Cane seats are a no-cost option on all of our models.
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Canoe Specifications Chart

LENGTH ROCKER BOW
DEPTH CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WIDTH WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
Seneca Champlain
General Touring
194 180 170 160 150 166 154 146 166 200 186 176 166 160 176 170 160 140 169
2 1 1 1 1 minimal 1 1 minimal 1 minimal minimal minimal minimal minimal 1 1 1 1 minimal minimal 2 2 2 - 1 2 3 2 1 minimal
22 22 22 21 18 19 19 16 19 20 20 20 18 19 19 20 19 19 20 15 16 25 24 18 21 24 21 21 19
14 14 14 14 13 12 14 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 13 14 13 12 12 15 14 13 15 16 15 15 14
22 20 19 18 16 17 17 14 17 17 17 17 16 16 16 20 17 18 20 15 16 25 24 16 20 23 20 19 16
37 36 35 35 35 26 27 28 29 34 33 33 29 35 21 36 38 37 37 31 27 26 35 27 36 35 28 36 25
39 36 35 35 35 29 29 29 31 33 33 33 30 34 27 35 38 37 35 28 24 33 33 27 33 33 29 34 29
39 37 36 36 36 30 30 29 32 35 35 34 33 36 28 36 40 39 37 31 27 37 37 30 36 36 31 37 31
Spirit II Aurora Heron Prism Wilderness Vagabond Solo Plus Minnesota 3 Minnesota II Escape Escapade Adirondack Voyager Boundary Waters Kingfisher Fisherman Northfork Fusion Wee Lassie
New
Sports & Leisure
Performance Touring
13' 126 160 150 146 176 160 158 190 170
Expedition White Water Down River

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Prospector 16 Prospector 15 Argosy Cascade Rogue Rendezvous Itasca Encounter
GRAPHITE ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
ROYALEX
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 31 lb. 31 lb. 28 lb. N/A N/A 42 lb. 41 lb. 41 lb. N/A 33 lb. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 35 lb.
55 lb. 46 lb. 42 lb. 39 lb. 36 lb. 34 lb. 34 lb. 30 lb. 40 lb. 55 lb. 42 lb. 41 lb. 42 lb. 37 lb. 36 lb. 42 lb. 39 lb. 36 lb. N/A 29 lb. 24 lb. 40 lb. 38 lb. 30 lb. N/A N/A N/A 49 lb. 38 lb.
N/A 57 lb. 54 lb. 51 lb. 46 lb. 44 lb. 43 lb. 38 lb. 51 lb. N/A 54 lb. 53 lb. 51 lb. 49 lb. 46 lb. 53 lb. 51 lb. 46 lb. N/A N/A N/A 52 lb. 48 lb. 43 lb. N/A N/A N/A 61 lb. 48 lb.
N/A 66 lb. 63 lb. 60 lb. 54 lb. 53 lb. 44 lb. 41 lb. 58 lb. N/A 63 lb. 62 lb. 60 lb. 58 lb. 55 lb. 63 lb. 60 lb. N/A N/A N/A N/A 61 lb. 55 lb. N/A N/A N/A N/A 71 lb. 58 lb.
N/A 73 lb. 68 lb. 64 lb. 57 lb. N/A 47 lb. 43 lb. 60 lb. N/A N/A N/A N/A 62 lb. N/A N/A 65 lb. 57 lb.
(polyethylene)
87 lb. 45 lb. N/A 65 lb. 59 lb. 45 lb. 75 lb. 66 lb. 58 lb. N/A N/A
*Weights published are for boats with all standard equipment. Most options add weight. Actual boat weights may vary +/- 2 lb. **Publishing precise weight capacities can be misleading. If capacity is critical, we suggest loading the canoe with the intended weight and testing it.
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"
We love the size of our Heron. It's light enough for us

-Dan Bryda, OH
older folks to handle and it's performance beats anything I've ever paddled at the liveries. Thanks for the FUN!!!
General Touring
General touring canoes are versatile boats that do everything well. For people who look forward to day trips, fishing, easy weekend adventures, or a few days canoe camping, our touring canoes are the best choice. Stable, maneuverable, and able to haul a fair amount of gear, our touring canoes build confidence in developing paddlers. They vary in length from 15 feet to 18 feet, but all have generous width and depth, a shallow-arch bottom, and 1 or 2 inches of rocker.
"
Doug and Terry paddle a secret Colorado mountain lake in their Spirit II. Tomas Lee.
Seneca
For three-person paddling adventures, few canoes perform like the Seneca. Whether youre reeling in eight-pounders or power-paddling to the next lake, the Senecas great initial stability and efficiency turn you into a harmonious paddling team.
LENGTH ROCKER BOW CENTER STERN GUNWALE
The Seneca is a big canoe with enough freeboard to keep gear and equipment dry. Designed for family and general use, its big enough to comfortably fit two large people with a lot of gear. It also serves as an alternative to a tag-along solo canoe.
WATERLINE MAXIMUM
194 N/A
22 55 lb.
14
22 N/A
37
39
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
39
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
N/A
N/A
Efficiency Maneuverability Capacity Steadiness Seaworthy
Champlain
To carry gear for a week, an arsenal of fishing tackle, and coolers to take out the cold ones and bring back the big ones, you need an efficient and seaworthy touring canoe like the Champlain. It is the best touring canoe ever designed for extended big lake and river trips.
LENGTH ROCKER BOW CENTER STERN GUNWALE WATERLINE MAXIMUM
ROYALEX Color Options COMPOSITE Color Options
One of our largest tandems, the Champlain is a versatile boat thats efficient and glides well. Its size and its shallow-arched hull make it easy for paddlers to handle and less sensitive to waves. Its stability sets your mind at ease if youre day-tripping with small children.
180
22
14
20
36
36
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
37
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
N/A
46 lb.
57 lb.
66 lb.
73 lb.
Spirit II
Like a Swiss Army knife, the Spirit II does everything. As efficient as a long-hulled canoe and as maneuverable as a short one, the Spirit II strikes a balance between all good things. Roomy enough for Boundary Water trips, its even more stable when loaded.
No wonder Canoe & Kayak Magazine said, If you could have only one canoe to serve all your needs for the rest of your life, the Spirit II would be one of the very few candidates. Maybe thats why we sell more Spirit II's than any other model.
170 N/A
22 42 lb.
14
19
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
35
35
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
54 lb.
63 lb.
68 lb.
14
Aurora
For exploring, fishing, day-tripping with your family, and paddling on smaller rivers and streams, we designed the Aurora. The Aurora is a downsized version of the Spirit II, with all that boats virtues, but a foot shorter in length.
Its carefully contoured hull paddles easily and performs reliably in wind and waves. It has depth in both the center and the ends, and maintains ample freeboard when loaded. A great canoe for vacations at the lake. 35
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
160 N/A
21 39 lb.
14
18 51 lb.
35
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
60 lb.
64 lb.
Heron
Life asks a lot of some canoes like, be ready for anything. The Heron is a compact, maneuverable, tandem canoe that answers all requests. It's the smallest tandem canoe in our Touring family. Inexperienced paddlers like its stability, while adept paddlers appreciate its efficiency.
Because of it's smaller size, the Heron is a practical boat for day trips on lakes, while also performing well on smaller rivers and streams. Keep one at the cabin for the kids, or keep one for leisurely float trips down your favorite trout stream.
150 N/A
18 36 lb.
13
16 46 lb.
35
35
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
54 lb.
57 lb.
The Prism is our most popular composite solo canoe. Incredibly versatile, it'll take you comfortably over all kinds of waters. Blending efficiency, stability, capacity and finesse, its ideal for cruising with a light load, but also has the volume needed for medium-length trips.
LENGTH ROCKER BOW CENTER STERN
Prism
GUNWALE
COMPOSITE Color Options
Canoe & Kayak Magazine said it well when they wrote, The Prism is all about glide and speed. Its a lean boat that tracks the best of those reviewed, yet will turn quickly enough, and returns to a stable position more readily than other fast canoes.
WATERLINE MAXIMUM Efficiency Maneuverability Capacity Steadiness Seaworthy
166 31 lb.
minimal
19 34 lb.
12
17 44 lb.
26
29
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
30
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
53 lb.
N/A
15
Paddler Magazines "2008 Paddler's Pick"
Wilderness
Named in remembrance of Dick Proenneke, a legendary mountain-man who spent 30 years of his retired life living alone in the wilderness of Twin Lakes, Alaska. The WIlderness is a solo canoe that can take you far away from it all. Brilliantly designed for extended solo trips it portages
well, paddles efficiently, carries plenty of gear and gives a dry ride in rough waters. Its well rounded stability and moderate rocker make it a great down-river boat all while inspiring confidence whether on a loaded tour or evening paddle.
154 31 lb.
19 34 lb.
14
17 43 lb.
27
29
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
30
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
44 lb.
47 lb.
Vagabond
This small, responsive, solo hull will take you out on smaller rivers and streams, and bring your adventurous spirit back satisfied. Its a great choice for a first solo canoe.
Fast, maneuverable, and quiet enough to track birds through the backwaters. The Vagabond's small size makes it easy to car-top and carry, and convenient to store. Try paddling it with a kayak paddle. It's lighter than kayaks of similar length, and easily outperforms them.
146 28 lb.
16 30 lb.
12
14 38 lb.
28
29
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
29
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
41 lb.
43 lb.
For people who want both the freedom of a solo canoe and the companionability of a tandem, we designed the Solo Plus. It works well both ways. As a solo, its a stable, efficient touring hull with the capacity to carry a tent, food, sling-chair and fishing gear for a week.
Solo Plus
GUNWALE WATERLINE
Paddled tandem, its an efficient performance design that makes getting there together a pleasure. If you're looking to get two canoes for the price of one, the Solo Plus is the boat for you.
MAXIMUM
166 N/A
minimal
19 40 lb.
13
17
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
29
31
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
32
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
51 lb.
58 lb.
60 lb.
16
"
Our Kevlar MN II let's us travel further, faster, with less effort than any other canoe we've ever been in.
-Bruce & Jackie Gordon, OH
Performance Touring
Performance touring canoes are sleek and efficient. They track like an arrow and glide like no other canoe perfect for paddling from the wilds of Canadas Quetico Provincial Park to the far reaching stretches of the Amazon. From bow to stern, our performance touring canoes are ingeniously contoured for efficiency. They are longer than our general touring canoes (from 166 to 186), slimmer (33- 35 wide) and have average depth to shrug off wind. Arched bottoms increase the hulls speed. They reward good paddling technique by gliding farther on each stroke than any other category of canoe.
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Amy Voytilla and Eric Frost from the Wilderness Classroom Organization take on the largest river in the world as they embark on the second leg of the Trans-Amazon Expedition in a Wenonah Adirondack. Dave Freeman.
Minneso a 3
Designed for three paddlers and their gear, the 20-foot Minnesota 3 travels faster, with less effort, than most tandems. A Boundary Waters Canoe Area campsite maximizer, the MN 3 will allow that ninth camper to come along while following the nine people, four canoes regulation. A sliding bow seat and two fixed stern seats accommodate three paddlers comfortably, and you can even add a fourth if the whole family wants to come along. This is a fine cruising canoe that will hold all the gear and people you want to take with.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
200 N/A
20 55 lb.
13
17 N/A
34
33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
35
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
N/A
N/A
Minneso a II
Designed by legendary designer and paddler Gene Jensen, the Minnesota II is the most efficient, straight-tracking, tandem tripping canoe ever made. If you travel in Minnesotas Boundary Waters Canoe Area or Canadas Quetico Park, youll see a lot of these canoes.
Theyre fast and seaworthy even when loaded with heavy gear, yet theyre fun to paddle lightly loaded just for the thrill of it. This boat revolutionized both portaging and long-distance paddling and opened places like the Boundary Waters to many.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
186 42 lb.
minimal
20 42 lb.
13
17 54 lb.
33
33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
35
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
63 lb.
N/A
18
Escape
The Escape is a shorter version of the popular Minnesota II, with similar lines and the increased maneuverability that comes along with a shorter canoe. Our medium sized performance tandem, it's a very versatile craft.
The Escape is a sleek performance canoe that will paddle well on streams and rivers, as well as on larger lakes. It has fair depth and width to hold plenty of gear, while its flared bow and extra depth at bow and stern keeps you dry in the choppiest waters.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
176 41 lb.
minimal
20 41 lb.
13
17 53 lb.
33
33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
34
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
62 lb.
N/A
Upgraded for 2009
Escapade
The Escapade defines efficiency and superb performance in one compact package. We redesigned this one for 2009, reshaping the bow and stern to improve efficiency, and adding more tumblehome to make solo paddling easier.
A good fit for smaller paddlers, those who pack light, and all people who prefer a shorter canoe. Add a center seat to make it a maneuverable solo. Truly a superior hull design and a great paddling canoe.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
166 41 lb.
minimal
18 42 lb.
13
16 51 lb.
29
30
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
33
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
60 lb.
N/A
19
Adirondack
If youre looking for a sleek, straight-tracking canoe thats easy to paddle and easy to handle out of the water, the Adirondack fits the bill. Designed for day and overnight trips, it paddles efficiently with a lightto-moderate load.
The Adirondack is also graced with excellent stability in a lean or in waves. Canoe & Kayak Magazine said, This is one smooth-paddling canoe. Who said an efficient canoe had to be long?
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
160 N/A
minimal
19 37 lb.
13
16
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
35
34
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
49 lb.
58 lb.
62 lb.
Voyager
Designed for a solo paddler with big plans, the Voyager is at home on large lakes and rivers. If your looking for a Solo that'll take on the Great Salt Lake, Lake Powell, the big reservoirs of Tennessee, or any waters like them, this is your canoe.
This hull is the solo version of the legendary Minnesota II incredibly efficient, straight-tracking and capable of carrying two-weeks gear. Loaded or empty, its the benchmark boat of its class.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
176 33 lb.
minimal
19 36 lb.
14
16 46 lb.
21
27
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
28
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
55 lb.
N/A
20
"
My 14' Fisherman canoe works great for getting into fishing areas that other boats cannot get to. My largest smallie ever came from my Wenonah.
-Joe Dykstal, MI
Sports & Leisure

Sports & Leisure Canoes are designed for people with a purpose fishermen, hunters, photographers, bird watchers and others who want a stable canoe thats easy to maneuver and easy to manage out of the water. Sports & Leisure hulls are relatively short (17 or less), and wide (over 36), with at least 14 inches of depth. They have full bottoms for a solid footprint in the water, making them stable and secure for paddling with active children or a jumpy dog. Deep enough to haul all the gear you need, theyll remain seaworthy in choppy water.
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Lowell Nofziger sneaking into a backwater lake on Topock Marsh in Arizona. Lowell Nofziger.
Boundary Waters
Fishermen, families, and new paddlers will enjoy the Boundary Waters easy paddling, super stability, and capacity. It will serve you well on an afternoon paddle or a two-week trip.
The extra fullness throughout the middle lets you carry a lot of gear when you need to. The bow and stern heights are low to catch less wind. Just dont let the name fool you the Boundary Waters works great on all rivers and lakes.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
170 N/A
20 42 lb.
14
20 53 lb.
36
35
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
63 lb.
N/A
Kingfisher
If your sporting plans call for a lot of gear, tackle, decoys and a dog, the Kingfisher is your canoe. Its a great boat for catching sharks and snook in the no motor zones of the Everglades or just taking the kids fishing for bluegills at the lake. This recreational hull is extremely stable
and very comfortable for larger paddlers. You can easily get in and out with your waders on and there's no need to worry about stability when shooting out of this canoe. Its two feet longer than the Fisherman and has more capacity, but at 16 feet its still easy to maneuver.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
160 N/A
19 39 lb.
13
17
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
38 51 lb.
38
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
40
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
60 lb.
65 lb.
22
Fisherman
This short, wide canoe is stable enough to "set the screws" to a 6 pound largemouth bass exploding on your top water frog or lay back and relax in as you watch a mid summers night meteor shower.
The slightly rockered bottom makes the Fisherman maneuverable, while the boats shallow draft will get you into places other canoes only desire to go. Keep it at camp or at the lake house. Kids and other light-weight paddlers will feel secure in the Fisherman.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
140 N/A
19 36 lb.
14
18
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
37 46 lb.
37
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
39
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
N/A
57 lb.
Northfork
Our polyethylene Northfork is the most durable, do-everything boat you can buy. Its made for people who demand ruggedness fishermen and sportsmen, camps and outfitters, and people who paddle rocky waters and dont want to worry about damage.
POLYETHYLENE Color
This exceptionally stable hull feels solid when the going gets rough. It has plenty of capacity for weekend gear, and paddles easily when loaded.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
169
POLYETHYLENE
20
13
20
37
35
37
87 lb.
23
New for 2009
Fusion
New for 2009, the Fusion is a uniquely designed solo blending the best features of both a canoe and kayak for recreation and fishing. Extra stable, it can be paddled with a double or single blade paddle and its foot controlled rudder makes maneuvering a synch. The adjustable seat
ROYALEX Color Options
with high back rest allows for hours of comfort. The Fusion runs drier and holds more gear than any fishing kayak, while keeping all your gear readily accessible. Designed for personal accessorization of rod holders and storage trays for a truly customized craft. Rudder is optional.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
13'
KEVLAR
minimal
ROYALEX
15
12
15
31
28
31
29 lb.
45 lb.
New Seat for 2009
Wee Lassie
The Wee Lassie is a classic Adirondack-style solo canoe, from back in the day when different regions of the country favored distinct styles. Its a civilized canoe that takes well to smaller lakes and rivers like those found in the Northeast. The floor-mounted seat includes an adjustable back rest for comfort and paddling ease. Because the hull has little depth (just 12 inches at center) it performs well with a kayak paddle. At 24 pounds, the Wee Lassie is the lightest canoe youll ever find.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
126
KEVLAR
minimal
16
12
16
27
24
27
24 lb.
24
"
My wife laughs at me when I say my Argosy is sexy, but even she has to admit it's a beautiful boat. This canoe by far turns faster and moves quicker than any of the others I've been in.
-Martin Stensing, WY
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Down River
Our versatile Down River canoes give you a solid advantage in all kinds of moving water, from the shallow sweeps of prairie rivers like the Niobrara to the meandering currents of smaller rivers like the Root River, which carves a path through the blufflands of southeast Minnesota. These versatile boats differ in capacity, but all have at least two inches of rocker, generous flare to the sides and depth in the hull. More rocker equals greater maneuverability a valuable characteristic in moving water. It also softens the effects of crossing sharp eddy lines, where contrary currents tug at your canoe. Down River canoes are also buoyant enough to run dry in lesser grade rapids and stable and seaworthy enough to not be bothered by external forces when handling quick moving waters.
Mark Luikart enjoys a paddle down Cussewago Creek in Crawford County, Pa. Mark Luikart.
Prospector 16
The original Prospector was a river-running boat known as the workhorse of the North. This proven down river hull is our version of the classic design, and the closest thing to the original that money can buy.
Its a stable hull for rivers and streams with ample rocker, its quick to turn. Because of the symmetrical shape of the hull, a solo paddler loaded with gear could make good progress by turning around in the bow seat and paddling backward. 33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
160 N/A
25 40 lb.
15
25 52 lb.
26
37
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
61 lb.
65 lb.
Prospector 15
We designed the Prospector 15 especially to maneuver easily, carry ample gear and run dry through lesser whitewater, such as rapids and riffles that are common on small winding rivers. Yet youll be pleased with its performance on the lakes, as well.
This Prospector is one-foot shorter and slightly wider than our Prospector 16. It has a steeply rockered hull for extreme maneuverability, extra depth for confidence, and plenty of stability.
150 N/A
24 38 lb.
14
24 48 lb.
35
33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
37
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
55 lb.
59 lb.
Argosy
The Argosy is made for solo exploration of rivers and streams, whether paddling the Missouri River at dawn or running the riffles and eddies of the Shenandoah. Its nimble enough to carry you through cross currents and over eddylines.
It has added depth and volume to handle rough water and even whitewater, and plenty of rocker in the keel for maneuverability. The Argosys ability to lean predictably in tight turns builds confidence. We recommend it to intermediate and advanced paddlers. 27
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
146 N/A
2 - 1
18
13 30 lb.
16
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
27 43 lb.
30
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
N/A
45 lb.
26
"
The Royalex Cascade is an awesome Whitewater tripper. We've used her on the Owyhee as well as more local trips, and it's always a delight.
-Anna Mcbride, OR
"
Whitewater
In swift rivers, rocky creeks, swollen flowages and wherever the water runs wild, our Whitewater canoes keep you high and dry, while delivering the joy and exuberance that drew you out there. These tough canoes are the real deal, with steeply rockered keel lines (2 to 3) for superb maneuverability, whether youre slipping down rocky Class III waters in Wisconsin or plunging down the big open flows of the West. The shallow arched hulls are contoured for final stability in hard leans, while the deep hulls, and flared bow and stern sections keep the water outside where it belongs.
Steve and Danny paddle a Rogue down the raging currents of the Northern Colorado River in Moab, UT. Action Shots Photography.
To take on big brawling wilderness rivers like the Yukon or the Flathead, you need solid skills and a very capable, capacious canoe. The Cascade is Wenonahs largest whitewater tandem suited perfectly for extended whitewater trips.
Cascade
GUNWALE
It has a deep, flared hull to run dry, a heavily rockered keel line for maneuverability, exceptional buoyancy, and capacity. Fully rig the Cascade with float bags and tie down straps to make it the ultimate whitewater assault canoe.
WATERLINE MAXIMUM Efficiency Maneuverability Capacity Steadiness Seaworthy
176 N/A
21 N/A
15
20 N/A
36
33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
N/A
75 lb.
Rogue
To maneuver among the rocks, holes and standing waves of the famous North Carolina whitewater destinations or the costal rivers of Oregon and California you need a boat that can power turn in small spaces, like the Rogue.
Our shortest whitewater canoe, weve given the Rogue more depth to run dry, a flared bow for extra buoyancy and a highly rockered keel to maneuver in technical and flowing rivers. It's our most exciting ride in the whitewater family. 33
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
160 N/A
24 N/A
16
23 N/A
35 N/A
36
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
66 lb.
Rendezvous
This whitewater hull is a zesty play boat when its empty or lightly loaded, and a workhorse when packed for solo whitewater trips. The Rendezvous runs dry, is buoyant in the bow, and has plenty of freeboard.
Its unique shape and tumblehome make for effective paddling. This agile, seaworthy canoe performs brilliantly on technical rivers, huge open flows, and everything in between.
158 N/A
21 N/A.
15
20
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
28 N/A
29
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
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ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
N/A
58 lb.
28
"
The Encounter was fast, reliable and held all the gear I needed for the 3,305 mile journey down the Missouri River. A fantastic boat that more than exceeded my expectations.
-John McFarland, CA
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Expedition
If you dream of exploring Baker Lake in the Arctic or heading to the far reaches of the Quetico, take a look at our Expedition canoes they turn dreams into tangible realities. These long, deep hulls are built to go the distance and perform well under all kinds of conditions. They have the ability to hold heavy loads and are contoured for efficient paddling when packed full. Theyre seaworthy when wind and spray kick up, so your gear stays dry.
Kathleen and Susan trek across Lake Wenatchee in the Washington Cascades paddling an Itasca. John Marshall.
Itasca
The Itasca is a tandem performance touring canoe thats built to carry expedition gear through wind and waves. This long, seaworthy hull tracks superbly, carries loads and glides far its the right boat for extreme exploring, coastal touring and week long adventures.
The wide midsection of the Itascas 19-foot hull allows for big loads, yet makes paddling easy because the sides curve in at the gunwales to allow an easy reach to the water. The standard wood gunwales add strength and beauty to this unique design.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
190 N/A
21 49 lb.
15
19 61 lb.
36
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TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
37
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
71 lb.
N/A
Encounter
Go ahead, plan your trip circumnavigate Prince Edward Island, or cruise the St. Lawrence to the sea. The Encounter was created for long, solo expeditions with ample gear. It tracks straight and carries weight easily over rough water.
Roomy enough for large people and buoyant enough for heavy loads, the Encounter is a specially engineered craft. But its engineered for comfort, too with the standard sliding bucket seat and foot braces, you can easily adjust the canoe to fit you and your load.
LENGTH
ROCKER
BOW
CENTER
STERN
GUNWALE
WATERLINE
MAXIMUM
170 35 lb.
minimal
19 38 lb.
14
16
KEVLAR FLEX-CORE
25
29
TUF-WEAVE FLEX-CORE
31
ROYALEX
KEVLAR ULTRA-LIGHT
48 lb.
58 lb.
N/A
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Accessories
Composite boats deserve composite paddles
BLACK JACK CARBON Ultra-light elbow for the dedicated racer. A higher all-graphite content makes it exceptionally light and stiff. 8 5/8 Blade, 12 Offset, Lengths: 50", 51", 52", 53", 54" Weight: 11 oz.
To see the whole line of Wenonah accessories, apparel, and price info visit www.wenonah.com. For info on replacement parts or to order call 507-454-5430 M-F 7-4pm CST.
TIE - DOWN STRAPS Use with a rack or foam blocks. 12' strap. Heavy duty, padded buckle. Sold individually.
BLACK LITE ELBOW An ideal all graphite bent shaft paddle for new racers and recreational use. 8 5/8" Blade, 10 Offset, Lengths: 50", 51", 52", 53", 54" Weight: 15 oz.
FOAM BLOCK KITS 4 foam blocks, 4 Shooks, 2 gutter hooks and nylon tie down ropes. Specify; for composite canoes or Royalex canoes.
BLACK LITE STRAIGHT The all graphite straight-shaft version of the Black Lite paddle. Lighter than the top-of-the-line wood paddles and more durable. 8 5/8" Blade, Lengths: 50", 51", 52", 53", 54" Weight: 17 oz
DELUXE FOAM BLOCK KITS 4 foam blocks, two 13' over-the-hull straps, two extra-long 18' two-piece bow/stern tie-downs with cam buckles, and storage duffle.
BOUNDARY WATERS This general touring elbow paddle has a Urethane tipped blade with a layer of fiberglass and resin on both sides for extra resistance to damage. 8" Blade, 12 Offset, Lengths: 50", 52", 54" Weight: 23 oz.
DOUBLE POCKET PADDLE BAG Heavy-duty nylon, padded bag with handle and zipper. Two pockets hold two 56" canoe paddles or a 2 pc kayak paddle.
QUETICO Durable elbow paddle designed by Mike Cichanowski. A great paddle for touring and wilderness tripping. 8" Blade, 10 Offset, Lengths: 48", 50", 52" and 54" Weight: 22 oz.
BOLT-ON SLING STYLE PADS Bolt-on mounting with easy side-to-side adjustment by loosening the bolt. 1lb.
CORMORANT This high quality straight shaft is an excellent all-around paddle. 7" Blade, Lengths: 52", 54", and 56" Weight: 20 oz.
CLAMP-ON YOKE PADS Pads clamp on firmly and can be placed where you like. Two pads. 1 lb.
LIVERY PADDLE A favorite of canoe liveries, also great for anywhere a paddle would receive rough handling. Aluminum shaft, plastic blade and hand grip. 7 " Blade, Lengths: 51", 54", 57" Weight: 30 oz.
REMOVABLE YOKES FOR SOLO CANOES Leverage alone holds it in place. Aluminum. Adjustable side-to-side. 2 lbs. Available for bucket and web seats.
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WHITE WATER OUTFITTING FLOTATION BAGS Made of tough nylon/vinyl and offered in different sizes. Please specify your Wenonah model when ordering. ADJUSTABLE THIGH STRAP SYSTEM Kit comes with two 2" wide adjustable thigh straps with Fastex buckles, four adjustable anchors and knee pad set. TIE DOWN STRAP KIT FOR FLOTATION BAGS 50 ft. lacing with 2-center straps, 2-end straps, 6-Drings, 28 eyelets, washers and screws.
BOOKS AND DVDS Visit www.wenonah.com to see our full line of books and DVDs. BACKSAVER FOLDING BACKREST Made exclusively for Wenonah by Cush-Gear. Adjusts in height and angle for a comfortable fit. Folds down for storage. Specify solo or tandem and bench or bucket seat. Silver or black aluminum.
FOOT BRACE Aluminum footbrace rivets to any hull and is fully adjustable for paddler size. Available in natural and black aluminum. LIFE JACKET Each person in a canoe must have an approved PFD. Green nylon with plastic zipper and snap buckle. Specify: M, L, XL
CANOE NECKLACE Hand crafted, canoe or kayak necklace created by northwoods artist Rik Pauli. Sterling silver pendants on a nylon sport-cord.
INFLATABLE SEAT PAD Self inflating nylon covered seat pad with buckle straps. Fits Bench seats.
STABILIZER FLOATS Float arms extend to a six foot spread. Fits widths up to 40".
PROTECT, CLEAN, & REPAIR
FOAM SEAT PAD**NEW 3/8" thick, slip over foam pad fits our bucket seat.
303 UV PROTECTANT Protects and restores. 8 oz.
BUCKET SEAT BACKBAND Attaches to crossbars on our side mounted bucket seats. Not recommended for floor mounted or sliding seats. SUPER SEAT Easily strap to seat and adjust for angle. Available for bench and bucketseats.
SPF-50 FIBERGLASS HULL FINISH Cleans and protects fiberglass and gel-coat. 16 oz. SKID PLATE KIT Includes two 30" pre-cut Kevlar felt skid plates, epoxy resin with hardener, gloves, mixing stick, 1" brush and intructions. SCRATCH AND GOUGE REPAIR KIT Includes epoxy resin, hardener, filling compound, gloves, applicators and instructions. SPONGE N' SCRUB Sponge to soak up excess water, mesh back to scrub scum off your nice boat.
CANOE CADDIE Compact, collapsable, and the axle-less frame clears many obstacles. 8 lbs.
HEAVY DUTY CANOE CART Perfect for larger and heavier canoes for use in rough terrain. Carries up to 300 lbs. 9 lbs.
DROP-IN SEAT Quick, temporary way to add a seat for a third person or to paddle a tandem solo. Telescopes 32-38". Gunwale clamps available.
TIN SIGNS A Wenonah trademark, visit www.wenonah.com to see our full tin sign collection.
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he Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qubec, New Hampshire and Maine. NFCT offers maps, books, and web-based tools to help you connect to a 740-mile paddling route that traces a fascinating history from early Native Americans through European settlers. NFCT also introduces you to the places and people that make waterway destinations along the route in the Adirondacks and Northern New England inviting and exciting today. The trail provides extensive opportunities for canoe and kayak recreation with a variety of flat, swift, and whitewater, as well as a range of rivers, streams, and lakes. Vibrant communities along the way offer inns, B&Bs and camping facilities, as well as other recreational and heritage attractions. Such a combination makes a great paddling destination for an afternoon, a vacation, or a lifetime! To learn all about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, download maps, and plan your trip visit www.northernforestcanoetrail.org or call 802-496-2285.
Libbey and Steve paddling a section of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail on Maines Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Rob Center.
We Proudly support the Northern Forest Canoe Trail & the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
CANADA
Quetico Provincial Park Lac La Croix
MN WI
Saganaga Lake
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BWCA
169
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BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA
he Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) is a 1.25 million acre wilderness that extends 200 miles along the border of Minnesota and Canada and is only accessible by canoe and kayak. Featuring over 1200 miles of canoe routes, the BWCA is a canoe campers dream playground. Containing thousands of lakes, it is the ancient home of the Souix and Chippewa, the stomping grounds of the French-Canadian voyageurs, and the rendezvous site that brought them all together. Today, up to 180,000 paddlers a year visit the BWCA seeking adventure, recreation, and the rhythm of the past. To learn about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area visit www.bwca.com.
MINNESOTA
Superior National Forest
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Grand Marais
Lake Superior
Two Minnesota II's being paddled through the Thomas-Frazer Lake Narrows in the BWCA. Greg Seitz.
The Boundary Waters Journal is a Quarterly magazine featuring exclusive in-depth articles on the BWCA and Quetico Canoe Country. Visit www.boundarywatersjournal.com
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Allison Christianson Customer Service
Dave Thill Kayak Plant Manager Jeremy Smith Accessories Manager
Kristian Pearson Canadian Sales Rep
Ben Freitag TCS Assembly
Jim Brown President
Mike Looman Shipping Manager Bill Kueper Vice President Mike Cichanowski Owner/Founder Bill Kueper Vice President Kurt Renner Western Sales Rep Mark Amunrud Canoe Plant Manager
Paul "100 River" Jaszewski Royalex Production
Pam Benish Chief Financial Officer
Mike Cichanowski Owner/Founder
Dean Bakkum Canoe Bagging
Liz Kapsner Accessories Dept.
Scott Schultz Royalex Production Deb Welch Purchasing Manager
Mike Looman Shipping Manager Jake Greseth Creative and Marketing
Winona Steamboat Days Parade Peter Whaley Canadian Sales Rep.
Jeremy Smith Accessories Manager Courtney Brooks Service and Sales
Cyndi Wehlage Communications Coordinator
For the people who know and love canoeing, from people who know and love canoeing. Thanks for the years.
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The Tradition Lives On

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The Best Canoe

Initial Stability: Final Stability:

Sports & Leisure

Tandems (& 3 paddlers) General Touring

Straight tracking and quick that'll hold a load - Voyager

A special kind of small, light and fun - Wee Lassie

Sports & Leisure

Small and agile that's home on rivers and streams - Argosy

Highly maneuverable, dry running W.W. solo - Rendezvous

Huge capacity and a performance grade hull - Encounter

Bow Freeboard Waterline

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Multiple Center Reinforcements

Exterior Colored Skin

Exterior colored skin

Ray installing the serial number on a Wee Lassie.

Frank hand finishing the wood trim on an Itasca.

Tim, Gary, and Kit form a sheet of Kevlar into a mold.

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION METHODS

Diamond Foam Core

POLYETHYLENE COLOR The Northfork is green with a sand interior.

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Expedition White Water Down River

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