The current just grabbed the bow and I couldn't make some curves w/o a few tries. It does not turn readily (due to its 16'6" length and lack of rocker) unless well heeled over. The other layups would be better I'm sure. It's not that Wenonah's quality is poor - my canoe has lasted 20 years without a single problem. Portaging them is great. The Prism is our most popular composite solo canoe. As it is it has very high freeboard and very little draft so this translates into sometimes not being able to control the canoe if the wind gets stiff enough. Aramid UltraLite, Black trim - $3774. I have it in the tuff-weave layup and it is more than manageable to portage. Composite canoes are finished with a gelcoat or a clearcoat to protect the resin and cloth. Jensen V1-Pro 18' 6", Jensen V1-A Mens 18' 6", J-193 18' 0". Become a member of the bwca.com community to subscribe to thread and get email updates when new posts are added. .35 lbs. The yoke makes the boat extremely easy to carry, but NOTE: you must specify whether you have a floor-mounted seat or a hung seat, as the design of the yoke differs for each, and one will not work on the other! She insisted on standing in the bow.. She went from side to side in the stern and I did not like that. Because of their shallow sides, these canoes are best used for day outings if they arent being raced. Renting canoes gives you a chance to take a trial run, helping you understand how some of the differences in specifications and design that you read about affect how the canoe behaves on the water. I've never thought twice about loading up a week's worth of gear. Consider renting during the season and following up in the autumn to pick up a used canoe thats new to you. If I won a million dollars, I'd ask Swift to build me a replica of the Wenonah Prism using their carbon construction techniques no matter how much it cost. Her absolute favorite was a Mohawk Blazer tandem. Hope TuffStuff will prove as good when I replace my favourite solo! Wenonah canoes have maintained a presence in the Midwest for more than 50 years. This is the idea solo canoe if you get it in Kevlar. After seven uses, I am adjusting to that. I'd give it a 10 except nothing in this world is perfect. Youll have to get the canoe to the factory, and it will take some time, but this is an option for those who are less handy. Hope you enjoy your wilderness as much as I do mine, without having to use a saw. Recently I've been using it with a 240cm carbon Werner kayak paddle, and it works well with that also. If price is more important than weight, get an Old Town. At first I was somewhat nervous about this but the canoe handled the waves without any problems at all. Trimming is easy and seems best with a little more weight top the rear. Beyond the ABS is a proprietary abrasion-resistant skin layer. Q-Star Sea Otter Kayak. You are using an out of date browser. Very good initial stability for a solo, and can be comfortably leaned if you want to do so to get faster turns. Seal Kayak Skookumchuck Kayak. Lovely boat, fairly fast, good stability, performs well loaded. We support this high volume of visitors Ultralight materials are Wenonahs lightest and most expensive canoe material options. Ive done 4-7 day trips at Lowes Lake, Raquette River- Long Lake- Raquette Falls, and the three Saranac Lakes. As long as youre running into or with the waves it performs very well. Neither of these has been a problem. Im sure its an outstanding boat for larger paddlers. These are necessary adjustments for this model and now trim and stability are great, even in rough water. Wenonahs composite canoes are easily repaired if they have any damage. But it did like to go straight. In between, Wenonah has a range of tripping models using durable T-Formex or lighter composites for one, two or more paddlers. Bigsilver could you take pictures of your two boats from the end at ground level? They have a combination of primary and secondary stability, so the canoeist will feel reasonably comfortable no matter if the hull is flat or on edge. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. Any prominent creases might indicate that the canoe was wrapped or suffered a more significant impact. If youre ready to start shopping, use the links below to view our Paddling Buyers Guide. This canoe is very easy to paddle fully loaded for a week long trip or just a couple of hours at Town Lake, Austin, Texas. I actually find my tandem canoes much easier to portage than the prism. I was with two other tandem canoes and was able to keep pace with them reasonably well. I paddled under those exact conditions (including the 60 pound dog) for many years with a Bell Magic. It costs the same as aramid canoes. Wenonah canoes are made with T-Formex plastic or composite woven materials. Advice. The shoulder seasons, spring and autumn, are good times to start shopping for used canoes. Wilderness 15' 4" Solo Tripper Model + Weight Tuf. There are also links to find the nearest dealer to buy Wenonah canoes. First, let me thank all you experienced reviewers and paddlers in the past reviews. The boat arrived in a timely fashion but with several dings in the finish and some black spots which I believe to be overspray from painting the gunwales. Incredibly versatile, it'll take you comfortably over all kinds of waters. I have not paddled the NW solo form a kneeling position, or from a elevated sitting position that would be required after replacing the drops to kneeling drops. It's an awesome canoe. If you run every rapid you can, look at getting a T-Formex canoe. They can range from $2,000 to over $4,000. These canoes use better materials and incorporate more workmanship and expertise than canoes found on the shelves of big-box stores. When I used her to paddle up a small windy river the Prism was clearly out of her element, even with a lot of heeling. The funky detachable yoke is serviceable enough. Are there any quality differences between the Northstar and the Wenonah? The composite construction is easily repairable, and the T-Formex is rugged enough that these canoes will last many seasons. Canoe models designed for longer trips or multiple paddlers like the Minnesota 3 have higher capacities. I would choose again a We-no-nah Prism. This cuts down on the number of places where I feel I want to use my otherwise fun little canoe. A good boat, a sports car compared to the solo plus. Most Wenonah canoes are made of aramid, fiberglass or other composite blends. Holds all my fishing and camping gear--let's see a kayak do that!!! Good design with no gurgle when it comes up to speed. I'm sure a Prism would work too. Great boat! Copyright 2020 www.bwca.com | Legal Notice | DMCA, Help keep the flying moose flying by supporting BWCA.com I did face a day-long gale on Middle Saranac Lake and I was OK into the wind. I also hope that it reaches the folks at Wenonah, and I would be more than happy to bring both my Prism and new Keewaydin up their headquarters so I could show them what I'm talking about. Forgot your password? Like plastic canoes, Wenonah sells composite repair kits for any touch-ups needed. Wenonahs Expedition canoes are built for extended trips in wild spaces. If whitewater is your thing, however, look elsewhere as this boat is just not designed for it. Owner and founder Mike Cichanowski first fell in love with making cedarstrip canoes, which grew into a small business. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Glide-Wenonah glides farther and smoother with each stroke-SR slows if not being paddled. I really don't care much for the tractor seat design, will probably switch to cane seat with backrest. My first boat was a SoloPlus and it's great for moderately twisty rivers. Or probably a few other solo hulls I can't think of right now. Are there any quality differences between the Northstar and the Wenonah? The Wilderness carries additional freeboard and bow . T-Formex or older Royalex canoes can withstand repeated impacts without much damage. Wenonah's Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. The stability is very good for a roundy bottom canoe. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. These boats have lots of rocker to navigate obstacles as they move in the current. It has the ability to be paddled with a kayak paddle or a traditional canoe paddle. Thanks, that is the type of input I am looking for. I had to work a bit harder to make her go straight, but I expected that. It would most likely also work better on the winding rivers here in SC. I have paddled the Prism for two years. Sports and Leisure canoes would be called recreational canoes by other companies. They dont provide a specific number for their weight limits or capacities of particular canoe models. Don't get me wrong, the Wilderness glides, but on a 4-5 hour day trip it feels like a bit more work than perhaps it should. Look at the options here if you want an efficient canoe for long days on the water. They dont require much maintenance, and can withstand impacts and abrasions impressively. Knowing which type of material the canoe is made from is important, as they wear differently. The boat takes waves nicely at an angle or head-on. Stable enough for comfortable fishing. 2023 Wenonah Canoe Demo Days Events Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett, Oregon Saturday April 22nd - 10AM to 3PM - West End Boat Basin Hat Rock State Park, Hermiston, Oregon Saturday May 13th - 10AM to 3PM - West Loop Pond Text, or call Jeff @ (503) 956-0561 2023 Tandem Canoes Wenonah Itasca Expedition Canoe at Oregon City Cove Watch on I bought a prism (Foam core Kevlar) after canoeing for years and looking for a solo for about a year. Find the pertinent dimensions of all Wenonah canoes in our Paddling Buyers Guide. The Prism is more strongly Swede form but even my Merlin II did lousy with a dog 60 lbs and camping gear. It is also treated with a UV-resistant coating. Great boat! An advantage of these canoes is that more significant deformities will often pop back into shape, but they might be weak spots in the future. But I still love my Prism anyway! We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. You'll want to use a kayak paddle on lakes to keep up any speed. After significant research I discovered that Wenonah Prism Kevlar Ultra-Light would be my choice. Or a Wilderness. (Of course since its a sliding seat with an adjustable foot brace, it is very handy for trimming the canoe for a different wind situations) It removes the option of kneeling while paddling. It's not a work horse, so do not expect to pile it over the gunwales with gear, but I can take about 100 to 125 lbs of gear and not adversely affect the handling. ESCAPE PERFORMANCE 17`6 . On the other hand I wanted a canoe without rocker and Bell doesn't make one. If youre considering buying a used Wenonah, youll want to know where to look, what to look for, and of course, to try it out if you can. As a solo, it's a stable, efficient touring hull with the capacity to carry a tent, food, sling-chair, and fishing gear for a week. If you have trouble getting this canoe to turn try contacting Wennonah. The foot braces work excellent, they're very well designed, just replace the wing nuts they give you with self locking nuts or they will come loose and fall off, possibly while on your roof going down the highway which is not good. If youd prefer to shave some pounds off your canoe, composites are the way to go. A factory second-quality canoe is also called a Blem. Flex 43 lbs Kev Flex 41 lbs Kev UL 32 lbs Graphite UL 31 lbs A solo canoe that defines a new standard for mid-length extended solo tripping canoes. It works great in rivers stages up level 3. It also requires alot of leaning to make it turn upstream around hairpin turns. and found the boat to be extremely steady and seaworthy. Tuf-weave canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price. I have already had to repair it with epoxy and put patches on bow and stern which do not blend at all. Fifteen to 17 feet seemed to be the right length and somewhere between 35 and 40 pounds was a weight that I could easily handle with all of the portages and ins and outs of such a journey. SKU: 2372. Thanks, Rick. I've also used it quite a bit on the Long Island Sound (during calmer days - I'd never take it into a four or five foot wind swell!) Wenonah's Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. I own a Prism and like it for speed and flat water paddling. Aramid Flexcore has the benefits of aramid with some extra reinforcements. This is my go to canoe for paddling solo, and I use it at least twice per week. The standard carrying yokes are made of ash, and they can be upgraded to stronger multi-piece laminate with padding or even lighter carbon. When you are talking the Northstar canoe I believe your are asking about their Northwind solo. Compare. I agree with the awful rattly seat and have now fixed it in one position so that's ok. Incidentally, the Prism handled like a barge fully loaded until I rearranged the gear to improve the trim, after which it was fine; the sliding seat definitely helps the trim, especially when lightly-loaded. It is a little slow to respond in a current (won't turn on a dime like my Bell Yellowatone tandem) but the trade off is that it moves faster on flatwater with a double bladed paddle which is what I wanted. Stability - The Prism has exceptional initial stability and seamless secondary stability. Follow the "Live Social Media" Feed from Innegra is a polypropylene-based fiber mixed with other materials like aramid or fiberglass to add strength without compromising weight. I love the Wenonah company. Many companies have their own takes on the Prospector model, but Wenonahs particularly sharp entry lines lend the canoe better glide. This makes the canoe stronger than it would be with pure aramid, but also more expensive. It is a highly effective hull design. The Fusion and Wee Lassie pack boats are compact, solo canoes that users can paddle with either a canoe or kayak paddle. The cost of a Wenonah canoe varies by the model, materials and upgrade options chosen for it. These plastic canoes, made out of Royalex or T-Formex, are long-lasting. Solo paddlers can sit backward in the bow seat and paddle these canoes stern-first. These could be aramid, fiberglass, polyester or a combination of materials. I have owned several We-no-nah canoes and the Prizm (Kevlar std weight) is my third solo from them. After 20 years of use, I'd give it 2 thumbs up to anyone considering acquiring one. Any scrapes or gouges penetrating the outer coloured layer and revealing the pale ABS plastic beneath should be refinished. Build by heavy ships, the Prism is very safe. This alone has got to override all other considerations and was the only reason I went for kevlar. I am a large person at 240# and an experienced canoeist. Wilderness has same bow and stern depth as prism and is two inches deeper mid-ships- So it presents slightly more freeboard to the wind albeit less overall length exposure (much greater width though). Reasonable stable to paddle and fish with. The other thing that I have a real problem with is that it always wants to go sideways to the wind. These scratches are superficial and harmless, although they are unsightly. The workmanship is not high-performance but very good for an industrial crafted boat, especially in big waves (Rhine River). Kneel exclusively, hopefully with straight? Its also the most affordable composite material available from them. Use their dealer locator tool to find where to buy a Wenonah canoe near you. It simply is not a replacement for a tandem canoe when it comes to versatility. Eagle K1 K-1 Orion Olympic Kayak K-2 Osprey Olympic Kayak. For more tips on what to look for when selecting a used canoe, read our article How To Buy A Used Canoe. Its versatile enough to travel through riffles and rapids while loaded, but tracks decently on lakes too. For any thing other than lakes and even then I would go with a DY (David Yost) that Northstar uses over a Wenona design. Same conditions in the NW solo had me "feeling" only a slight discomfort from a sitting position. Once youve decided on a model, consider different material options. I wish Wenonah would take a few steps forward. Composite canoes can wear out faster than plastic ones. Wenonah Kayaks. Even ask the seller if you can take a lap around the neighborhood with it. For people who want both the freedom of a solo canoe and the companionability of a tandem, We-No-Nah designed the Solo Plus. It was a ultra light Kevlar canoe. I also disagree that this canoe is a good fishing platform, or used as a stand up option. Kayaking the Mouth of the Columbia River's Tidal Influences, When Cities Meet The Water: Americas Top Urban Paddling Destinations, Paddling At Night - Tips and Safety Recommendations. Tracking-both track well and turn OK. A slight edge here to MN II. Wenonahs bench seats can be either cane or webbing. Specifications. Don't have an account yet? Faster then any tandem boat i have paddled and will take a LOT of gear. Carl Yost DY's son designs for Ted Bell. If I had only one canoe to choose from, weighing all factors, it would be my Prism. In retrospect, I probably would have gotten a 260cm Werner (Camano), but the 240 works well using a more horizontal stroke. At times I'm a weekend warrior, and other times more than that. I've had mine for 5 years, I beat the hell out of it and it only has one small piece of duct tape on it. I am way lucky to live within minutes of 3 rivers, Wisconsin, Kickapoo and Mississippi, so I do mostly back water and long river runs, with a few trips each season "up North" (BWCA, etc) I bird watch with binoculars and make videos while parked and have found that a 2lb round fishing weight makes a great anchor and takes up little space. I took a four day solo trip this past spring. I also put tugeyes on it (as I do to all my canoes) to put the end ropes on. Or maybe the Polaris rigged for solo. I have been paddling canoes just over 50 years, and currently own four canoes made by four different manufacturers The Prism is my only solo canoe out of the four, I own a Kevlar ultra lite layup. Wenonah takes an interesting approach towards the specifications of their canoes. These canoes have wide, flat hulls, making them ideal for paddling in flat waters with families, dogs or nervous paddlers. I know I can lean it and get it to turn better, but doing so with a 60# dog will probably end with one or both of us swimming. The boat will take them at any angle. I should add that in my part of the world there are few canoe dealers and none that stock lightweight boats. I found the boat to track fairly well. You can really put some miles behind you. Youll be joining a long line of canoeists whove paddled the worlds waters in these signature boats. I have added the Wenonah seat back and cushion which helped a great deal. At 6'4" and 240 the boat as it came from the factory was definitely running bow down, so the seat and rear thwart went back 5 inches. I was really happy with the way she handled the wind and waves when loaded, and when empty in the evening while fishing. The seat is a little clunky, but it works well. The width of 26" at the seat is great because it allows you to access stuff along side the seat pedastal like a water bottle or anything else that can get a little bit wet without hurting it. That is where you will notice a cross section difference that might help others You must log in or register to reply here. The composite materials include the Ultralight and the more affordable Flexcore categories. Carried a weeks worth of supplies no problemo. and the ultra light layup weighs 34 lbs. It came with the carrying yoke, but I haven't used it yet. I am going to try a set of kneeling drops, just because I like to move around a little. I raised the back of the tractor seat about an inch to make it easier to kneel in, which helps the lower back. Solo canoes in this category include the Wee Lassie and Fusion pack boats. The Royalex boat was great and combined with ash Wales she was a real looker. Narrowing it down to the exact model was a challenge, but that's where the reviews really helped. Maine-based Old Town is another storied American canoe builder. These canoes have flat keel lines, with almost no rocker, and extremely pointed entry lines for speed and efficiency. Contact Our Canoe Specialists Today: Email Us (800) 223-6565 Buy Online A Wenonah canoe is a significant investment, but youre purchasing a high-quality craft. I personally feel this can be down right dangerous in the wrong set of circumstances and it's positively annoying otherwise to say the least. They are versatile in length, ranging from just under 15 feet to more than 19 feet. If you could lower the seat an inch or two somehow I don't think you would ever be able to tip it over unless you tried really hard. It's stable enough to fish out of. It carries a large load or a small load fast enough for me to keep up with any tandem and that includes a Minnesota II. T-Formex outperforms single or triple-layer polyethylene plastics as it is stiffer and lighter. Racing canoes are highly specialized boats. It could be a little lighter (mine seems to weigh a touch more than advertised, though my scale may not be entirely accurate), but I ended up paying $700 for a brand new canoe. I am very impressed with the boat and excited to get her on bigger water after paddling her on the St. Croix River today in 2-3 ft pleasure craft swells. These canoes are much lighter than polyethylene or aluminum canoes and can be built in nearly limitless designs. I purchased a Royalex Wenonah Wilderness in June of 2010 as my first dedicated solo. This is an easy fix with repair kits available from Wenonah. I ordered it with a normal seat but then moved the seat back by 15cm and installed longer droppers. visitors a day during peak season. The Royalex Rendezvous is better suited to moving water, while the composite is more versatile. Although the Encounter can be leaned all the way to the letters before going over, the 7" wide pedestal seat base in that ample hull gives an unnecessary feel of instability. This site has grown since 2002 from a few visitors a day to up to 10,000 But when it comes to things like rattling seats that seem kinda cheap, yokes getting bent and stuck on pins, footrests that seen kevlar-taped in place vs. being integrated into the hull construction, the Swift wins in every way. It also has enough volume for a comfortable week tripping. I am not likely to part with it. However, no rocker gives it a turn radius like an aircraft carrier, so I don't use it on rivers. I have had the boat out without cargo (just the dog and a small day pack) in about a 25 mile per hour wind (small bay w/o significant waves) and didn't have any problems with directional control. I did slow down going into the waves just so that I wouldn't spear them, with unpleasant results. As I paddled into a 30 mile an hour wind on Lake Sakakawea with the waves building to over 3 feet, I realized just how well my Wenonah Prism (kevlar) was handling. Ever. I have been paddling since I was 15, now I'm 43 and spent some of the most happy hours in this canoe, and it does everything I want it too, almost. I have a Voyager in ultra light kevlar. Its pretty stiff, so its more responsive than T-Formex. Combination of both? I had been sitting in its tractor seat for over 1500 miles of the Missouri River and had never really worried about its stability. Fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; Canoe Routes - Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters; Camping Tips; Gallery; Gallery - Guest photos; Chik Wauk Museum; Grand Marais; North House Folk School; Art Colony; I have a Wilderness in Royalex and love it. Thanks to all. I have little chance to try before I buy. The Wee Lassie and Fusion pack boats section difference that might help you... 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