| MANUFACTURER | MODEL | WEIGHT | LENGTH | WIDTH | DEPTH (center) |
In Stock Color (options) |
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| Wenonah Canoes | Argosy | 45 | 14ft. 6in. | 30.25in. | 13.50 | Red |
| I have a red one in stock. It has a very minor cosmetic blemish but you won't be able to find the blemish it is so slight. You can save $160 on this very highly acclaimed solo. Discounts are available on the other lay-ups so please contact me if you are interested.
A small, agile solo that's at home in rivers and streams.
The Argosy, focuses on river touring but is reasonably efficient on flat water and especially handy in rough, choppy water. Designed by Dave Kruger, this agile new solo will feel right at home in rivers and streams. Moderate bow rocker allows this nimble solo to predictably cross eddylines with confidence, while extra volume in the sides (a Kruger trademark) allows the Argosy to be leaned predictably, further enhancing its performance in rough water. The new 14'6" Argosy joins our larger solo, the Rendezvous -- as well as the tandem Rogue and Cascade -- as a down-sized, yet river friendly solo. Although it is the same length as our recreational solo the Vagabond, this canoe features more rocker (especially near the bow), more depth amidships, more bow flare and deeper ends to help keep the canoe dry in moderate whitewater. With slightly more rocker than many of our models, the Argosy excels in paddling through moving water, yet still glides through calm water effortlessly. (Kevlar Flex-core or Kevlar Ultra-light bodies reduce weight to 41 and 32 lbs. respectively.) |
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| Regular Price: | $ 1099.00 | SALE PRICE: | $ 729.00 | |||
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Canoes are available in several kinds of materials and with different construction methods: Royalex is a very tough and durable but still a reasonably light weight plastic laminate. A 17 foot Royalex canoe will weigh about 64 pounds compared to 75-85 pounds for other plastic or aluminum. Composite materials include Tufweave, a fiberglass and polyester hybrid that outperforms ordinary fiberglass types S or E. Kevlar is a an extremely tough material that is also very light weight. Graphite is even lighter than kevlar but not as abrasion resistant. Flexcore construction uses several layers of either Tufweave or Kevlar with a specially designed hull reinforcement in the bottom of the canoe. This reinforcement is designed to be quite stiff to retain the design shape but able to flex rather than break on obstacles. This is a very tough construction method but not as tough as Royalex. It's advantages are lighter weight and better performance. It is easily repaired if you manage to damage it. Ultra light construction uses fewer layers of specially reinforced Tufweave, kevlar and or graphite to build the lightest canoe that is still practical for everyday use in reasonably demanding conditions. It usually does not have a color applied to the hull unless you ask for it. The gel coat (color) adds about 5 pounds to the canoe. This is the stiffest construction method, resulting in the best performance. It is not a good choice for a steady diet of hitting rocks and gravel unless light weight is a very high priority for you. It is especially good for lake and large river trips where carrying the canoe is over portage routes is necessary. Some smaller people and those with less upper body strength appreciate the light weight in all circumstances. It is reasonably easy to repair in most cases. |
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