Wenonah Canoe -
Itasca (Kevlar Ultra-Light)
Description
This is Wenonah's highest volume tandem, giving it huge capacity and rock-solid initial stability. Gene Jensen designed this 37"-wide hull with lots of reserve buoyancy so that it scoffs at big waves, even if heavily loaded. And yet, the Itasca handles like a smaller canoe. The wide and slightly-rockered hull turns much faster than you'd expect of its 19' length. In fact, with a lesson or two under both paddler's belts, you can spin this girl on a dime.The gunwales pull in strongly at the seats, which gives a much better paddle reach than otherwise would be possible (it also looks stunning when you see it in person). The better paddle reach translates to more efficient paddling, and that's one of the reasons this boat is so fast. While not as fast as the Minnesota II, the Itasca carries a bigger load.
The Itasca excels at extreme voyages, since this hull carries more while retaining better glide than any other tandem canoe. It travels quickly if lightly loaded as well, making the Itasca ideal for coastal touring, or wherever waves can be huge. It's also a safe and comfortable transport for a family with children (especially if there's a dog in the mix), and is a steady platform for landing large fish.
Features
Standard Lay-up:
- Skin coat finish
- Wood gunwales
- Adjustable sternn foot brace
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Ash yoke
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Bucket seats, sliding bow
Options:
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All wood trim + $25 (add 2 lbs)
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Sliding stern seat + $75 (adds 1 lb)
More Info
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Length: 19 ft
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Weight: 49 lbs
- Maximum Width: 37 in
- Gunwale Width: 36.5 in
- Waterline Width: 34.25 in
- Center Depth: 15 in
- Bow/Stern Depth: 21.5 in/19 in
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Material: Kevlar Ultra-Light
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Rocker: 1.5 in
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