Old Town offers a wide variety of canoe models and designs, each with features and design elements to meet specific paddling needs. In choosing your canoe, keep in mind that no single boat can do everything well. Old Town makes specialized canoes designed to do one thing very well, along with general recreation canoes that will do most things moderately well. With a history going back over 100 years, they are one of the most famous canoe builders in the world.
Some examples of popular boats by Old Town are shown below.
General/Family Use Canoes | Tripping/Expedition Canoes |Sporting Canoes| Wooden Canoes
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CamperFor the family, the Camper may just be the best all-around canoe available. Engineered for the kind of performance that allows the entire family to feel at ease, the Camper is a general purpose canoe that is equally at home on ponds, lakes, and rivers. Surprisingly fast for a 16' canoe, the Camper's on-the-water stability is also a plus when canoeing with younger family members.
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DiscoveryFor the family that wants an easy handling, river touring canoe, the Discovery 158 takes all the punishment you can dish out and bounces back for more. Discovery 158's glossy surface literally slips through the water, glides over rocks, and does it quietly...perfect for family outings. The 158's excellent maneuverability also makes it a fine choice to confidently challenge moderate whitewater.
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Charles RiverThe Charles River combines yesterday's classic design, flared with tumblehome cross-section, and contemporary materials to provide performance with greater durability and less weight, giving intermediate to advanced paddlers a canoe that matches the 'ideal canoe' picture in their minds with performance they've dreamed of.
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StillwaterLightweight fiberglass construction, handsome design details and large capacity make this series ideal for the recreational paddler looking to step up to a better boat without paying a high price.
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GuideA breakthrough in design and construction, using a special adaptation of our PolyLink3 process that provides a durable, stiff and affordable canoe. With its unique cross-section and stabilizing chines, the Guide delivers exceptional stability, as well as rugged durability. Its sharp entry provides a surprisingly efficient paddling canoe. Stable enough for fishing or nature watching, yet versatile enough for family outings.
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PenobscotWhile excellent in flat water, Penobscot's design and construction makes it very much at home in fast water. A fine tandem daytripping boat, the Penobscot 16 shines as a solo canoe for paddlers with higher skill levels who enjoy downriver whitewater racing or wilderness tripping. With the optional center seat, pitched and positioned for maximum solo performance, the Penobscot 16 also readily takes on an extra passenger for an afternoon of family paddling. Its straight-on speed, handling ease, and capacity are exactly what an all-around performance canoe should be.
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AppalachianWith just enough rocker to provide excellent maneuverability in the rapids, and flared ends for dryness and buoyancy, the Appalachian is a very impressive 16-foot river runner. Its shallow arch and hull offers great initial and secondary stability, and whitewater tripping enthusiasts will particularly appreciate the canoe's quick response and tight handling in conditions up to Class III. It can be paddled solo or tandem, with a 1,441-pound carrying capacity, the Appalachian is also a great choice for family outings or day trips.
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TripperThe 17-foot Tripper is what wilderness canoeing is all about. A high volume hull with deep-V entry that paddles easily with a heavy load. A shallow arch design with exceptional stability that handles whitewater with ease. A forgiving canoe that is regarded by many as the best tandem wilderness tripping canoe available.
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KoruKoru is a Native term referring to a renewal or the springtime rebirth of life. We thought this was a fitting name for our new technologically advanced composite canoe. The process of bringing the Algonquin and Ojibway hunting canoe designs back to life took us just over two years. We carefully adapted the design to modern paddling styles and found just the right material and layup to leapfrog competitors. By adding tumblehome and extending the waterline slightly with less rocker, we were able to provide a swift, efficient and comfortable paddling experience for our customers.
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Predator SeriesFully outfitted for hunters and fishermen, Old Town Predator Series canoes offer advantages larger craft can't match. Their light weight means they can easily be car-topped or slid into the back of a pick-up. They are wide for stability, and have plenty of carrying capacity for you, your partner and your gear. They're the culmination of Old Town's hunting and fishing experience... with proven hull designs, equipped to meet the needs of today's sportsman. Three models available: 13', 16' and Square Stern.
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OspreyIf you're looking for a lightweight, stable sporting canoe with excellent durability, the Osprey Angler is the canoe for you. Easy to handle both in and out of the water, we built this boat with an arched bottom to make it more stiff without adding more weight. The Angler models are equipped to help you catch your limit.
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PackThis canoe is crafted to meet the solo angler's demand for light, compact comfort. Made of tough, lightweight Royalex® the Pack Angler is designed for solo portage and an easy lift on and off the car top. At 12 feet, this canoe navigates the tightest waters. Add an angler’s seat and workdeck, and–dawn 'til dusk–the Pack goes wherever the catch takes you.
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MolitorLong decks, outside stems and oval mahogany gunwales create a frame so strong no thwarts are needed.
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GuideThe design Maine guides find most useful in the backcountry. Low profile to duck winds. Long flat floor for shallow draft and a big cargo space.
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OtcaThe classic Old Town canoe, virtually unchanged since the turn of the century.
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TrapperA swift, lightweight boat that takes canoeing back to its simplest roots. Light and stable.
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Old Town's website:www.oldtowncanoe.com
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