Wenonah Prospector 15 I feel almost "at one" in the stern of this canoe as in my kayak. It's perfect for the kind of adventures we take. for sale. I wanted a high quality all around canoe that did not weigh more than 55#. Feel free to message me with any questions- Id love it to find a good home! My girlfriend and my sister took on a very stiff northwest wind on Bailey Bay of Basswood lake comming off the Burke Lake portage heading for Prairie Portage. Condition is Used. kansas city. stability, speed, and durability of this Royalex canoe. We set off onto the river in a slight rain. joplin. I would buy another if I lost this one. Before the Sawyer an aluminum canoe provided transport. "Balanced" is the best word to describe the Spirit II. This makes them the ideal choice for sportsmen, whitewater paddlers, families and kids, or anybody who wants a very durable canoe. A very competent lake and river boat up to Class II. At the time of printing Wenonahs production team is waiting for shipments of more T-Formex sheets, but Renner says many have been already pre-sold. We had at least 12 inches of freeboard and were drawing about 5 inches (not bad considering how much weight we had on board!). The 50-year-old canoe company has plans to produce seven of its models in T-Formex in 2017. Steering and paddling in the Spirit II are both pretty responsive. Sit comf~, Often many pages. High capacity: this. We problem solved and she decided to buy a canoe. After decades in ocean kayaks, I added a canoe to the fleet. Jensen V1-Pro 18' 6", Jensen V1-A Mens 18' 6", J-193 18' 0". Solo Plus 16.5ft 46lb Wenonah Canoe 2022. Fully loaded it becomes more stable yet still handles well, even on waves. The other thing that we've found is that compared to my parents Minnesota II the capacity on the Spirit is far greater. Used stuff. I purchased the Spirit II in Royalex four years ago. What you see here is not the entire collection, and we are adding more boats to it daily. The canoe holds a tremendous amount of gear and is stable. Mom, Dad, boys (6 & 12)and minimal gear. for sale. St Louis barcos "canoes" - craigslist . I have had the boat out in a local bay, Tomales, and on one occasion it got very rough, 25 knots of sustained wind and a brutal 2-3 foot wind chop. I was extremely impressed with the Spirit II's maneuverability and tracking (for a royalex boat), even agains strong headwinds at times. Maybe that's why we sell more Spirit II's than any other model. My best friend had messed up her foot so we couldn't take our summer backpacking trips. post. Light and maneuverable. I am 6'6" tall and weigh 250 and so is my son, and the reason I am posting this review is to add some information for larger paddlers considering this boat. More pictures. This is a very well rounded canoe. Very comfortable to sit in all day and paddle. expensive) damage. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. refresh results with search filters open search menu. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. We can unequivocally recommend the Spirit II as a long distance canoe! The Roylex holds up well. From running class II+ rapids to cursing choppy waters on a big lake it dos great. restaurar anncio. Several times a year we try to introduce people to the sport. Didn't balance well on the thwart; not centered. I've typically paddled a Dagger Delta kayak, an older fiberglass Mohawk, and plenty of aluminum livery boats. I have the Tufweave X-Rib model. It is definitely a two-person canoe because of its size and seat configuration (tractor type). Easy to fix as it is three separate layers. Company History-Wenonah is a fixture in the canoe industry-much longer track record of satified customers, SR is a realtive new comer compared to Wenonah. This is the promised follow-up review of the Royalex Spirit II after a 220 mile, 7 1/2 day journey down the West Branch and Main Stem of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. I am very well pleased with this boat. Plus countless outings around home. Since then, I have also taken the Spirit II on two extended trips to the Boundary Waters, carrying myself, my wife and my daughter and all of our gear. In whitewater and rapids it just does exactly what you expect and what you want. $3,500. This is the one that my kids and I used to crab in Winchester Bay and fish on the Chetco River and lower Columbia. Durable is an understatement. I'm actually able to fit my 3 kids in the middle between the thwarts. In addition to the Spirit II they will build the Aurora, Adirondack, Prospector 16, Prospector 15, Wilderness and Blackwater. The dealer told Renner he needed acanoe he could sell to anyone. The bow never plunged under even with a 200+ pound kid sitting in the front. I love it for camping trips on moving water. Lately I have gotten an Epic surf ski (v10s) as well and love it very much. boats 9; trailers 6; sporting goods 3; . 17 Wenonah 17' 0" Spirit II 17' 0" Champlain 18' 0" Seneca 19' 4" Compare All General Touring; Performance Touring. Northwind is 16'6". the canoe is a tuf-weave x rib design. With probably 70 pounds of gear and neither of us are teeny people, the canoe handled superbly. boats. Wenonah Canoe Spirit II Tandem Touring Canoe Watch on CANOE RATINGS Efficiency 7.0 Maneuverability 8.0 Capacity 8.5 Stability 9.0 Seaworthy 8.5 DIMENSIONS Length 17' 0" (518.16cm) Gunwale Width 35" (88.9cm) Maximum Width 36" (91.44cm) Waterline Width 35.5" (90.17cm) Stern Depth 19" (48.26cm) Center Depth 14" (35.56cm) Bow Depth 22" (55.88cm) Rocker No need to say I could not find what I was looking for. I've matched it with a classic composite Old Town Canadien, and the Spirit II was faster and less twitchy, but turned just as well. . If anything, the primary stability is too high. It is a freighter with a heart of a cruiser. Added comfort: Wenonah has as good a reputation as anyone. MINNESOTA 2 TRIPPER 18`6` Compare. eBay. favoritar anncio Fev 4 100% All Natural Canoe $23,000 (tus > Kingston Springs) Pic 245.2mi ocultar anncio rest. post. account. length overall (LOA): 17 On our last camping trip to lake Sonoma CA, led the 4 of us paddled it (with an old Town detachable plastic mid-seat) to the boat only campgrounds 3 miles from the launch in an Hour, fending of some serious mid-afternoon winds. It is probably a fine canoe, but I found the seats too high. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all Kevlar Canoes ]. The Spirit II is all of these and more. very good condition for its age. Center seat would be great, but would be hard to take two kids. Because the local shop had a 15% sale, we upgraded to the Tuf-weave and longer boat. A Versatile tandem with excellent performance and easy handling on rivers and lakes. We-Noh-Na Spirit II Canoe currently sells for $2500 Upgraded with Kevlar and also floor stiffeners cross members Weighs 75-ish pounds No scammers No codes Cash Near Mound City KS Call or text We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. Weve had this canoe for about 15 years now, but havent really had time to use it lately due to school/work. CL. For us it was between the Adirondack in Royalex or this boat. northern WI for sale by owner "canoe" - craigslist Both are highly recommended. Cheap. The capacity was more then adequate, seaworthiness was amazing (even in rough chop produced by Memorial Day speedboat traffic on the 12 mile lake before Williamsport), and the tractor seats were remarkably comfortable. It was a major blow to the canoeing community and kicked off a canoe material soap opera. The longest canoe we have at the moment is a 17' Wenonah Spirit II. My wife and I had talked about getting or building an all-around touring canoe. Its been well used and has scratches on bottom but no major damage and floats great. It is light enough for me to carry by myself and for my wife and I to get on top of our SUV. The hardest decision was between the Royalex Spirit II and the Kevlar (a mere Problem solved. for sale. It's capable on rapids, and open water, too. If you mainly plan on paddling smaller rivers and streams, look here or some highly maneuverable canoes that excel in down-river fun. I have owned a fiberglass layup Spirit II since 2001. It is a dream come true for those who canoe lakes and moderate rivers and who need light weight, 42#. If I lived in Minnesota, I would have a touring kevlar boat, but for multiple uses, this canoe is hard to beat. boats. I've had my Spirit II for 25 years and, as much as I love it for tandem canoeing, I love it even more as the platform for my Piantadosi Row Wing sliding seat rower. I found the boat to be a true pleasure to paddle, has a nice glide, easy to turn, and very stable even with my weight, The boat is not too heavy. no favorites. We-no-nah Spirit II in Royalex. Though I placed a deposit on a Bell Northwind in Royalex, I I'd trade weight for a stiffer hull. We do lots of portage and lake tripping, the canoe is great fit for all our needs. post. I'm wondering what I should do? The origins of the Spirit begins in 1981 when Wenonah sales and distribution representative Kurt Renner was sitting with a Wenonah dealer from Missoula, Montana. From box boat. CANOE SHIPPING ? I use the boat for a mixture of day trips on flat water and estuary paddling in Southwest Florida (mangroves and twisting tidal creeks). (HTTP response code 503). I have one of the first dozen Royalex Spirit IIs, so I've had plenty of time to gather my thoughts on the boat. for sale. $1,499; 69 lbs. Wenonah Canoe is the worlds largest maker of canoes using Aramid. Find Wenonah Canoe faster ! It accelerates to speed with just a few strokes and will maintain a cruising speed with moderate effort. kansas city. Usual trade offs. tripping capabilities after that trip, but I am expecting to be just as pleased We've had the Spirit II out twice since we brought it home (we've had a long I bought the Tuffweave version. account. I did find a Spirit 2 which is an amazing family boat for us. Wenonah Spirit II Specs (in T-Formex) Length: 17' Width: 35" Depth: 14" Rocker: 1' 6" Weight: 64 lbs MSRP: $1,899 www.wenonah.com I wish it were faster, but do not hold it against the Spirit II. We especially appreciated the size of the Spirit IIits small enough for quick paddling outings but large enough to pack all thegear for a week of canoe tripping, plus the dog. A classic design with a storied past. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. Easy to turn and tracks great. The Spirit II . Kevlar is the best! I bought it when I was sixteen after getting a lot of advise on canoes from people all over Canada and Minnesota. Avoid scams, deal locally I have a Kevlar hull with red gel coat and wood trim. Other than Factory Demo's, these are brand-new canoes. SPIRIT II TOURING 17` Compare. Good paddling in any weather and water condition up to class II whitewater.. The RX is holding up very well though. The part number is; RT335D404. Cheap. CL. It just isn't the same canoe beyond the 6 inch waterline. We have 2 for sale: 3 years old with the usual scratches, patch free, and includes thick, clamp-on block portage pads. This boat does everything we need it to and does it very well. The Royalex makes the canoe pretty easy to handle - I can put it on the roof of my Vibe by myself, but at times I wish it was a bit stiffer. 1375 willow lake blvd, vadvais heights $40 Matchbox Elite Rescue Turbo Canoe set. Unfortunately flat bottom designs aren't as much fun to paddle, especially if you want to get from point A to B and enjoy the experience. February 17th, 2006. Spirit IIs are made with a choice of materials, we chose the T-Formex which weighs in at 73 lbs and is the canoe we always pick from our boathouse of seven canoes for our river trips. Contact Our Canoe Specialists Today: Email Us (800) 223-6565 Buy Online A Versatile tandem with excellent performance and easy handling on rivers and lakes. Wenonah took the sketches to high-end racing canoe designer EverettCrozier and soon after the Spirit wasborn. Wenonah Saranac. no favorites. The Spirit, though, is the same canoe no matter how it's loaded. boats 28; sporting goods 12; . Great for day trips and good for extended trips. lake of ozarks. This is our first canoe and we just love it. - Longer trip? Its a definite 10 out of 10. Great boat, I use mine primarily in the S.F. I have the older model Tuf-weave and the weight is about 63lbs. account. We-No- Na company very nice to deal with. If you have a grand expedition ahead of you or generally plan on paddling large bodies of water loaded with gear, check out these specialized designs. The best canoe I have ever had. It's is tough, light (under 60lbs. And they dont concentrate bottom damage along the keel line like V hulls and those with keels. make / manufacturer: We-No-Nah It was equipped with a third seat which I thought to be a little funny at first. It would be so easy for the factory to do this and probably wouldn't add $20 to the cost of the canoe. this boat has been to the BWCA 10 trips. Price: 800 $ Product condition: Used. I have had my Royalex Spirit II for 1 year now and it is a wonderful do everything boat. kansas city > It is great for the Susquehanna river - very stable, even when turning around for gear and fishing. The seat in the middle is great for solo paddling! No wonder Canoe & Kayak Magazine said, "if you could have only one canoe to serve all your needs for the rest of your life, the Spirit II would be one of the very few candidates." You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. The Spirit II makes us regret the decades and hundreds of miles we spent oil canning rivers and lakes in our Oltonar canoes. Your access to this service has been limited. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. Ultra-light hulls are stiff and incredibly light. I have three other tandem canoes also, all various brands. Spend more to carry less. The boat tracks well and is very stable. Today we If you only have space or the budget for one canoe, then this is your boat. Prior to paddling the Spirit I had a Sawyer X17 which my wife and I paddled for many years. Tuf-weave canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price. Seaworthy and predictable in wind and waves. Great gift sh~, Ideal grabandgo watercraft. Wenonah canoe. Buttermilk Falls presented a bit more challenge (many barely submerged rocks) but the Royalex slid off any gotchas. I think that the Spirit II is the best tandem canoe made. It oilcans a bit in chop, but that's an acceptable price to pay for the My Spirit II continues to fullfill any requirement made of it. We stopped at ESCAPE PERFORMANCE 17`6 . But it still oil cans! We love it! Our spirit II in royalex performed great on an extended river trip. I have found the Spirit II in Kevlar to be a fantastic sailing craft as well as the best all-around canoe I have ever owned. Im also a research fanatic. Its solid as a rock. I feel as if I made the right decision when canoe shopping, as I wanted a boat for class I and II rivers here in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. On sale. Then in 2013 the plastics company PolyOne announced they would cease production of Royalex sheets. Please contact me. Light and easy to carry, comfortable, enough capacity for plenty of gear. for a long time I searched for a light weight big kayak I could paddle with the whole family in. I dont live or work in Missoula where the rivers run long and free of portages. I find it very easy to paddle(I do all of the paddling, my wife just comes along for the ride)and maneuver. It wenton to become the most successful canoe model in Wenonahs line. These hulls are quicker and more maneuverable than most non-specialized hulls. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. If you are larger, keep that in mind when choosing a canoe based on reading online comments as initial stability is probably going to be somewhat less for you than an average person's. Wenonah Spirit II Fiberglass Kevlar Canoe. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. model name / number: Spirit II propulsion type: human Comes with cover, paddle, extra seats, pads for hauling and more. After all this drama it turns out that our T-Formex Spirit II looks andperforms just like a Royalex one. I ended up giving it to a Umatilla guy and, last I heard, he's using it to run his nets. We buy, sell & trade canoes Lets talk! My wife and I love it. I use it mostly in lakes and 2-3 day river treks. It's just cosmetic. But when I considered all the possible uses for this canoe, over 90% We got the Spirit II in Tuf-weave Flexcore. Im throwing in a bunch of accessories that we accumulated for it, including a couple of oars, a center foam seat, oar locks, and a wheel-truck to help move the canoe around. Since we both grew up with "camp canoes" we didn't know a canoe could behave so amazingly well in the water. GREAT CANOE!!! I am pretty tough on my boats and this one has come through just fine. Spirit II is a tandem 17' Wenonah Canoe that is made in Minnesota. Happy canoeing. One of our Best Sellers! When loaded heavy, it digs in but doesnt compromise its maneuverability. As I put some more miles on it I'll see if there is anything I don't like about it, but for now I'm really happy with this canoe. I was also impressed with the ease with which the Spirit II rolled over rocks on which I typically would have at least paused. We purchased a Mitchell paddle for my son. for sale. As efficient as a long-hulled canoe and as maneuverable as a short one, the Spirit II strikes a balance between all good things. composit very light. for sale. The gelcoat took a beating witch I know it would and I managed a small hole in the gelcoat on the keel not the kevlar behind it. then. I paddle the Kevlar version with tractor buckets. I decided that I would not need my canoe in Juneau, Alaska. I own a SR Quetcio 17 and love it. I am 75 yrs. Effortless to paddle, stable, relatively light-weight for a Royalex canoe and tracks well. Too much effort is spent correcting its course (in racing canoes, you want every stroke of the paddle to move you forward, not back onto course). At just 17' it fit perfectly in the garage and was perfect to handle and carry.. Moving back to the lower 48 and larger lakes and rivers, I missed being back on the water. It's also stable as a rock unloaded. Cheap~, Vintage 1980s wenonah. Wenonah's Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. If you want a canoe that anyone can paddle and will do most anything, explore our wide range of excellent all-around general touring canoes. So if you are looking for an incredible canoe, with attributes listed above, get a Spirit II, or another Ultralight of suitable size. On the Spirit II, I just shove off and jump in. boats. Wenonah's Spirit II, a sleek all-purpose canoe made for multi-day trips, is available in several configurations. Good fishing platform as well. Escape, thats exactly what I want to do. added a FoxWorks Guide model -- 18 onces of pure efficiency!). account. Still a nice boat and very well made except for the oil canning. boats - by owner, Wenonah Spirit II Fiberglass Kevlar Canoe, do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers. Finally, if you do buy one, add Wenonah's bent-shaft Brio paddle to the order.
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