Family & Recreational Canoes
Most Popular Open Canoes for family Paddling
Open canoes are a great way for a family to explore water-ways and share adventures together, whether it's a gentle paddle and picnic on the river-side, or an extended camping and canoeing trip. The following canoes are the most suitable for family and recreational paddling, due to their multi-seat paddler positions and extra carrying capacities.
A great recreational canoe designed with comfort in mind. Equipped with a bow, stern and central seat with additional storage space and 4 rod holders. A great choice for day trip paddling on rivers, estuaries and calm water.
he Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3 is built to the same traditional design as other prospectors. Although it’s a slightly scaled down version of the Prospector 16, it is faithful to the original lines in every way.
A perfect recreational canoe for the most idyllic days out with the family. Equipped with a bow, stern and central seat with additional molded tray storage space, Accomodating 4 rod holders. A great choice for day trip paddling on rivers, estuaries and calm water.
A tried & tested all-rounder. Built by Old Town Canoes in the USA for the over 30 years, the Discovery 158 to this day is one of the most popular canoes in the line-up. A rugged and tough design, without sacrificing on-water performance.
Designed for longer trips, with all the carrying capacity for passengers and equipment, this is a great stable tripping canoe.
Designed for canoeists wanting more forward speed to easily cover greater distances. With it's generous carrying capacity, this canoe is perfect for touring.
Venture Canoes Ranger 149 - Cruiser
Tough, stable and easy to use the Venture Ranger 149 can be paddled tandem or solo. Ideal for families and popular with outdoor centres
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The largest open canoe in the Old Town line-up. A classic, proven design, that offers excellent straight line speed and an exceptionally high carrying capacity.
A wide, stable, sporting canoe that can be paddled in a variety of different ways. A versatile design that offers both traditional canoeing and the ability to row from the centre seat.
Based on the original Chestnut Prospector, a true workhorse of the Canadian North. Constructed from the rugged and durable SP3.
Fine tuned traditional prospector design with a slightly narrower sleeker bow & stern, and less overall rocker. Offers improved tracking and reduced water resistance, equating to a fast & efficient canoe, great for long trips on rough open water and fast moving rivers.
The ultimate family tripping canoe. With a v-hull shape for optimal tracking it's at home on long open water excursions.
Based on the original Chestnut Prospector but now constructed in a range of lightweight laminates. Ideal for loading up and heading out for adventures or enjoying a family day trip.
Weight from 25.4Kg (Tuffstuff)
Swift Canoes Prospector 16 - Kevlar Fusion
One of the best selling ultra lightweight open canoes, constructed from kevlar fusion with carbon kevlar trim. The ideal canoe for tandem, family & solo paddling on a range of waters.
Weight from 16.3Kg (Kevlar Fusion)
A true touring craft built from the lightweight yet rugged TuffStuff composite. This superb tandem day touring canoe that is fast and efficient to paddle.
Weight from 23.6Kg (Tuffstuff)
Swift Canoes Keewaydin 16 & 17
The biggest selling touring open canoe available in 16 or 17ft with 2 or 3 seats made from the ultra lightweight Kevlar Fusion laminate with Carbon Kevlar Trim.
The ultimate wilderness adventure or extended tripping canoe made from the lightweight but strong TuffStuff. Featuring a massive carrying capacity for big adventures or lots of passengers!
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