NOAH'S Wood Boats & Boards
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Calusa
$2400 - 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
(Shipping not included)
| Model: | Length: | Hull Weight: | Beam: | Max Payload: | Cockpit Size: | Paddler Weight: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calusa | 15' 6" | 65lbs. | 33 in. | 450 lbs. | Open Cockpit | 250- 400 |
