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Solitude

13' Solo Canoe

This is the big "little" boat that could. I designed this with women paddlers in mind, though hoped it would also handle a larger person or some gear. It carries it's fullness out in the ends, giving it additional load carrying capacity and also providing a dry boat in bigger water. Because it has only a modest amount of rocker this canoe tracks very well, and yet, because of the shape and fullness in the ends it will turn easily, especially when leaned.

This canoe actually has more carrying capacity than the Unity and could be used for short camping trips where a small, intimate boat is desireable. It also is a wonderful day tripping boat that will handle lakes and rivers equally well. It can be easily paddled by a 100 lb. person and is not over-loaded with a 200 pounder. Total load capacity is in the 350 lb. range.

Tumblehome, 3/4" of rocker, shallow arched hull.

"So far, I love it! This little boat sure isn't too small for me. I can definitely see lots of day trips and am thinking of taking it on some overnights as well"
~ Yours Truly