NOAH'S Wood Boats & Boards
Performance * Quality * Pricing
Calusa
The Calusa design is based of the legendary Rushton
lapstrake canoes considered the pinnacle of the canoe builder's art. Simpler
strip building, and later aluminum and fiberglass, took over. Imagine a boat so
light that you can put it on your shoulder and stroll casually down a wooded
trail, carry it to a hidden lake or stream, or paddle it with almost no effort.
That was the idea behind the original "trapper" or "pack"
canoes. CLC's 26-pound Calusa 12™ carries on the tradition - but with modern
building methods.
Though she can be carried, or paddled, by a child, she'll hold a 250-pound load. She tracks well, turns easily, and is stable enough for fishing. For maximum efficiency you'll want to paddle the Calusa 12 with a double (kayak) paddle.
Like many traditional canoes, the Calusa 16 is symmetrical, bow and stern. This allows a solo paddler to sit facing "backwards" on the forward seat for better trim. Her slightly rounded hull offers more speed and responsiveness.. Her hull is slightly rockered - not for maneuvering in whitewater, but rather to reduce wetted surface area - making her almost effortless to paddle. She has a smooth or "well dampened" feel that is characteristic of good wooden canoes.
Though she can be carried, or paddled, by a child, she'll hold a 250-pound load. She tracks well, turns easily, and is stable enough for fishing. For maximum efficiency you'll want to paddle the Calusa 12 with a double (kayak) paddle.
Like many traditional canoes, the Calusa 16 is symmetrical, bow and stern. This allows a solo paddler to sit facing "backwards" on the forward seat for better trim. Her slightly rounded hull offers more speed and responsiveness.. Her hull is slightly rockered - not for maneuvering in whitewater, but rather to reduce wetted surface area - making her almost effortless to paddle. She has a smooth or "well dampened" feel that is characteristic of good wooden canoes.
| Model: | Length: | Hull Weight: | Beam: | Max Payload: | Cockpit Size: | Paddler Weight: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calusa | 15' 6" | 65lbs. | 33 in. | 450 lbs. | Open Cockpit | 250- 400 |
