Are Wenonah Canoes worth the money?

You pay about $35 for each pound dropped with the Kevlar model, but it’s worth it for anyone who will be toting a canoe on land a lot.

How do I tell what year my Wenonah Canoe is?

The next two letters (or numbers) note the model of the canoe. The next three digits are the unique portion of your number that identifies your specific canoe. This is followed by a letter which represents the month of production. The last three digits are the production and model year.

How much does a Wenonah Canoe weight?

Ultra-light w/Aramid 44lbs. Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)

What are Wenonah canoes made of?

Wenonah’s Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that outperforms either material on its own. The Tuf-weave layup results in our most durable composite canoes.

Should I wax my Kevlar canoe?

The Bell Canoe Works owner’s manual says, “Do NOT wax your BELL canoe. Wax slows the hull on-water, and encourages road oil build up.” It goes on to describe a technique for removing wax from a composite hull. 303 protectant would be a better choice for Kevlar and FG.

What is the toughest canoe?

A new, super tough canoe might be the sturdiest boat we’ve ever seen. The boat’s builders, London, Ontario, based Nova Craft, have developed the canoe from a new super resilient material called TuffStuff — a composite made from basalt cloth (layers of woven rock fibers) and a specialized plastic.

Where are Wenonah Canoes made?

Minnesota
Wenonah Canoes are made in Minnesota. Wenonah Canoe is a smaller, independent, family-run canoe company in Winona, Minnesota.

How long is a Wenonah canoe?

At 16’6″ you can add a center seat to make it a maneuverable solo, as this is the most friendly length to switch between solo and tandem paddling. Truly a superior hull design and a great paddling canoe.

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What does Wenonah mean?

first-born daughter
we-no-nah. Origin:Native American. Popularity:11938. Meaning:first-born daughter.

What is a Wenonah Spirit II?

Spirit II is a tandem 17′ Wenonah Canoe that is made in Minnesota. The Spirit II is a wonderful all-round canoe that easily paddles rivers and streams with it’s 1.5” Rocker yet tracks nicely on an open lake with a breeze.

Is the Spirit II a good Canoe?

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 Waters style trips, it’s even more stable when loaded.

How many Wenonah canoes will be in T-Formex in 2017?

The 50-year-old canoe company has plans to produce seven of its models in T-Formex in 2017. In addition to the Spirit II they will build the Aurora, Adirondack, Prospector 16, Prospector 15, Wilderness and Blackwater. Wenonah Canoe Vice-President Bill Kueper is enthusiastic about the growing inclusion of Esquif’s T-Formex.

Why buy a spirit II?

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 Waters trips, stable enough for fishing. Perfect for lake travel but at home on moving water. Seaworthy and predictable in wind and waves. The Spirit does it all.