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Wenonah > Recreational Canoes
Wenonah is quite possibly the finest Fiberglass, Kevlar and Carbon Fiber hulls ever designed. Luckily for us in the "rocky river and stream" section of the country Wenonah developed Royalex versions of their designs and did so incredibly well. Tight entry and exit lines, stable, efficient and all in a indestructable material make for a canoe that will surely be the envy of every outing.
Tandem > Fisherman
Wenonah Fisherman Designed for families and sportsmen, the Fisherman is a stable platform for outdoor enjoyment. Short and wide, the Fisherman delivers easy turning and lots of initial stability. Its relatively flat bottom is very steady on fair waters, and its broad beam draws just inches. The easy control and shallow draught give access to areas that would be difficult for other craft, even many other canoes.
Being that it is a stable, small hull, the Fisherman is an ideal choice for camps or at a lake cabin where kids will often use it. Since youngsters are light, they find it to be a fine paddling canoe that's also safe on waves due to its depth.

Adults, however, like the Fisherman for wildlife viewing, star-gazing, or other uses that do not include big waves, heavy loads, or long travel. It's often used by one or two people for hunting or fishing. (If you go alone, a good way is to sit in the bow seat facing the stern. This puts you closer to the center of the canoe. It also may help to place tackle or other gear ahead of you to achieve proper trim.)

Available in Kevlar Ultra-light construction at a featherlight 36 lb., we also offer the

Length: 14' 0"
Width: Maximim: 39 "
             Gunwale: 37"
             Waterline: 37.5"
Weight: Kevlar Ultra-light 36 lbs.
               Kevlar Flex-Core 46 lbs.
               Royalex 57 lbs.
Depth: Bow: 19"
             Center: 14"
             Stern: 18"
Rocker: 1.25"

NOTE: Wenonah does not list weight capacity due to the fact that there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when paddling including but not limited to weather, paddler weight, gear weight, water conditions, etc.
Always wear a PFD!

Fisherman built from ultra-durable Royalex at 57 lb. While the Fisherman isn't meant for serious whitewater requiring ultimate impact resistance, the Royalex version can be a wise choice to travel shallow, rocky streams.

Designed for stability not speed, the Fisherman still outperforms any other 14' canoe, and delivers this performance even though it has exceptional maneuvering.

Tandem > Heron
Wenonah Heron

The Heron is a compact utility canoe with an excellent blend of efficiency, stability and capacity.

Based on our popular Spirit II, the Heron is a short utility canoe that is excellent for casual activities on calm, local waters. This type of canoe is often preferred by people who aren't paddling enthusiasts, but who use a canoe occasionally for a variety of purposes. When we designed the Heron we wanted to prove that a well thought out recreation design can be pleasant to paddle as well as functional.

The Heron's blend of stability, efficiency, and capacity makes it truly useful in a broad range
of situations. Stable enough

Length: 15' 0"
Width: Maximim: 39 "
             Gunwale: 37"
             Waterline: 37.5"
Weight: Kevlar Ultra-light 36 lbs.
               Kevlar Flex-Core 46 lbs.
               Tuf-weave 54 lbs.
               Royalex 57 lbs.
Depth: Bow: 19"
             Center: 14"
             Stern: 18"
Rocker: 1.25"

NOTE: Wenonah does not list weight capacity due to the fact that there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when paddling including but not limited to weather, paddler weight, gear weight, water conditions, etc.
Always wear a PFD!

for less experienced paddlers to use comfortably, the Heron's performance makes traveling longer distances practical, including one or two day trips. The Heron tracks better and is more efficient than our Fisherman. While its shorter length makes it suitable for twisting streams and occasional light rapids.

If you occasionally spend time on marshes and waterways by yourself, you might add a center seat for solo paddling, or reversing the canoe and paddling solo from the bow seat, stern first.

A stable and maneuverable 15' utility canoe, the Heron is also highly-responsive and delivers more canoeing pleasure than is typical of other hulls of this type.

Tandem > Kingfisher
Wenonah Kingfisher

The Kingfisher is designed specificially to deliver rock-solid stability for fishing, hunting, photography and other recreational activities. While this is a highly-steady, maneuverable canoe, the Kingfisher has surprisingly good performance as well.

An extremely stable, mid-sized recreational design, the Kingfisher is excellent for hunting and fishing, birdwatching, wildlife and nature photography, or simply exploring your local backwaters.

While rock-solid stability is a major appeal of this Dave Kruger design, the Kingfisher has surprisingly good performance as well.

Length: 15' 0"
Width: Maximim: 40"
             Gunwale: 38 "
             Waterline: 38"
Weight: Kevlar Ultra-light 39 lbs.
               Kevlar Flex-Core 51lbs.
               Tuf-weave 60 lbs.
               Royalex 65 lbs.
Depth: Bow: 19"
             Center: 13"
             Stern: 17"
Rocker: 1.25"

NOTE: Wenonah does not list weight capacity due to the fact that there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when paddling including but not limited to weather, paddler weight, gear weight, water conditions, etc.
Always wear a PFD!

Similar in concept to our popular Fisherman, the Kingfisher is an inch wider and a full two feet longer. Not only is the Kingfisher more comfortable for larger paddlers, its extra length also gives it better efficiency, and improved capacity. And while it is not as maneuverable as the Fisherman, the Kingfisher's 16 foot length is still easy for most paddlers to manage.

We offer the Kingfisher in three composite constructions that deliver excellent performance. At just 39 lbs., our Kevlar Ultra-light construction is excellent when light weight is the highest priority; our Kevlar Flex-core at 51 lbs. withstands more rugged use, while the Tuf-weave Flex-core version delivers fine performance at an economical price. We also build the Kingfisher in Royalex which can be a wise choice if you will often paddle in shallow rocky conditions.

The Kingfisher's outstanding combination of stability and efficiency make this an extraordinary canoe for both new paddlers and seasoned outdoor adventurers who desire a super-stable sporting canoe.

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Solo > Sandpiper
Wenonah Sandpiper

A lighthearted craft for smaller paddlers, and low-key exploring on quiet waters.

While most owners will use the Sandpiper for low-key paddling, it has sophisticated applications as well.
At 13'6" long with 1 1/4" of rocker, this is a very agile solo that steers easily with no special strokes. While longer hulls will conquer distances better, this one is ideal for exploring closer to home.

The Sandpiper is only moderately wide but is full from bow to stern, giving good stability and volume for its size. Though not big enough for trips, it holds plenty of gear for fishing and casual pursuits.

Length: 13' 6"
Width: Maximim: 29.5 "
             Gunwale: 27.5 "
             Waterline: 28.75 "
Weight: Graphite: 22 lbs.
               Kevlar Ultra-light 27 lbs.
               Kevlar Flex-Core 35 lbs.
               Tuf-weave 43 lbs.
               Royalex 39 lbs.
Depth: Bow: 16"
             Center: 12.75"
             Stern: 14.5"
Rocker: 1.25"

NOTE: Wenonah does not list weight capacity due to the fact that there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when paddling including but not limited to weather, paddler weight, gear weight, water conditions, etc.
Always wear a PFD!

The Sandpiper is manageable and enjoyable for new paddlers, and its small size makes this canoe very easy to car-top and carry, and convenient to store.

The Sandpiper also substitutes for a small touring kayak by using a double-blade paddle. It tracks and turns well this way, is lighter than a kayak, allows easier entry and has more room for gear.

A fine choice for backpacking to mountain lakes or other remote areas, the Royalex Sandpiper weighs just 39 lbs. Few canoes are lighter, and those don't equal its smooth performance and / or its rugged durability. For the very lightest weight, choose our Graphite Ultra-light construction at an astounding 22 lbs.

Ideal for smaller paddlers and tighter waters, the Sandpiper has performance and volume that surpass its size. Those looking for a small, responsive canoe will be well served by the Sandpiper, or its larger cousin, the Vagabond.

Solo > Vagabond
Wenonah Vagabond

The Vagabond is a medium-small recreational solo that's easy to handle and has enough capacity for few-day trips.

Based on our popular recreational solo, the Sandpiper, the Vagabond is a small, maneuverable canoe for sight-seeing, fishing, or exploring on moderate waters.

A foot longer than its cousin, the Sandpiper, the Vagabond travels more efficiently and tracks better. Though quick, it's still quite nimble, and can carve a turn nearly as well as the Sandpiper.

It also has better initial and secondary stability than the Sandpiper. Those who fish also like the solid "feel" the

Length: 14' 6"
Width: Maximim: 29.5 "
             Gunwale: 28 "
             Waterline: 28.75 "
Weight: Graphite: 24 lbs.
               Kevlar Ultra-light 29 lbs.
               Kevlar Flex-Core 38lbs.
               Tuf-weave 47 lbs.
               Royalex 42lbs.
Depth: Bow: 16"
             Center: 12.75"
             Stern: 14.5"
Rocker: 1.25"

NOTE: Wenonah does not list weight capacity due to the fact that there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when paddling including but not limited to weather, paddler weight, gear weight, water conditions, etc.
Always wear a PFD!

Vagabond has while casting.

The Vagabond's increased capacity gives it more room to stow gear, making it better suited for short trips than the Sandpiper. Larger paddlers also appreciate the added comfort, especially when pushing the seasons or in rough water.

Like the Sandpiper, the Vagabond responds well when used with a kayak paddle for improved performance on calm water or for better control in inclement weather. The Vagabond is lighter than any kayak of comparable length and when paddled this way, will also easily outperform a kayak of similar size.

A longer hull will haul more, track straighter, and easily outpace a canoe of this size, but a smaller boat has other appealing virtues. One obvious advantage is light weight; a small canoe is easy to portage and to lift onto you car. Also, a smaller boat takes less storage space. Quick turning is another advantage. The Vagabond delivers all of these virtues, yet has enough efficiency and capacity to be enjoyable in a variety of conditions.

The Vagabond is the perfect canoe for the solo paddler who prefers a small boat, but one with an extra margin of comfort.

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