Tripping Canoes

Looking for a canoe the whole family can enjoy, but wanting it in a smaller, lighter, and more easily transportable package? Look no further than the Esquif Scout. Built with added width and volume, the Scout is also made from virtually indestructible T-Formex with great durability and zero maintenance. Unlike polyethylene plastic canoes, it will not warp and give you a long time of maintenance free paddling. Designed for families, sportsmen, paddlers… the reliable Scout Canoe is always ready to be strapped on your roof for your next water adventure.

Check out Mike's blog post with an on water video review of the Scout here

Lovingly made in Frampton, Quebec.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 14’6”
Width: 39”
Depth: 13”
Bow: 21”
Stern 20”
Rocker: 1.5”
Weight: 59 lbs.
Capacity: 850 lbs.
Colors: Green, Olive, Camo
Style: Recreational/Sporting
Hull Material: T-Formex
Seats: Webbed
Gunwale: Vinyl (optional wood)

Adirondack 12

Designed like the traditional Adirondack pack canoes this boat is a great choice for those looking for a lightweight solo canoe that is small and lightweight, but still offers great performance and durability. Made of the revolutionary T-Formex material this boat is indestructible and will last long after most lightweight boats fall apart. Paddled with either a traditional canoe or double-bladed kayak paddle the boat is both efficient and maneuverable and the open cockpit makes it more comfortable than recreational kayaks especially when accessing gear or paddling with pets. Whether paddling on remote ponds and rivers or accessing that secret hidden fishing spots, this boat will offer years of adventures and explorations and will not break your back when loading on the car and heading home.

Pro tip, this canoe doesn't have a yoke, muscle up and carry over your shoulder - its light.  Handy person tip, rig up your own yoke.

Lovingly made in Frampton, Quebec

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Length : 12’
Width : 31.5”
Depth : 13’’
Weight : less than 42 lbs
Colors : Orange, Olive, Green, Camo
Style : Pack Canoe Hull
Material : T Formex Lite

The Chestnut Canoe Company designed the Cronje to be a fast, reliable canoe for people who have a destination in mind. The design is rich in history and is a very able performer. Our reproduction of this venerable canoe retains both the paddling characteristics and the tradition of the original.

The Cronje is ideally suited to paddlers who want to challenge big, open water by covering distance with ease. Fast lines and excellent tracking make it a joy to use. Cargo capacity isn’t compromised for speed and the canoe handles well both with a load and empty. Its lower profile means less wind drag on the water and lower weight on the portage trail. The Cronje is most at home in landscapes with large open lakes like the famed Boundary Waters or Algonquin Park.

Lovingly made in London, Ontario.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

TuffStuff: 55lb / 24.9kg
TuffStuff Expedition: 59lb / 26.8kg
Aramid Lite: 46lb / 20.9kg
Blue Steel: 48lb / 21.8kg

Dimensions
Length: 17′ / 518cm
Width: 35″ / 88.9cm
Center Depth: 13” / 33cm
End Depth: 21″ / 53.5cm
Capacity: 1000lb / 454kg
Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.

· Symmetrical Hull
· Shallow Arch Bottom
· Slight Rocker
· Fast Entry Lines

Colour Options

• Red 
  
• Yellow
• Sand
• Ox Blood 
• Desert White
• Olive
• Green
• Blue
• Orange
• Moonlight Blue
• Natural
• Blue Steel

Cargo in T-Formex

Light and maneuverable, the square stern Cargo was designed for carrying large loads to remote wilderness destinations. Cargo’s versatility as a hunting and fishing canoe is enhanced by its phenomenal stability. Agile and quick, the Cargo can handle an outboard motor up to 3 hp, yet is also easily maneuvered with a paddle.

Lovingly made in Frampton, Quebec. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Construction : T-Formex
• Length: 5.18 m (17’)
• Width: 111.76 cm (44”)
• Depth: 40.6 cm (16”)
• Shape: Square Stern
• Rocker: 7.6 cm (3”)
• Gunwale: Vinyl
• Colour: Green, Olive, Camo 
• Weight: 43.1 kg (95 lbs)
• Carrying capacity: 455 kg (1000 lb)
• Seats: Webbed seats + yoke
• Max power: 3 ch or electric equivalent 
• Max outboard: 3 HP or electric equivalent
• Option: Wood gunwale

Echo 14

With its beautiful curves and elegant design the Echo will definitely catch your attention. In addition to its unique look, one thing you will surely notice when you paddle it is how easy it is to maneuver. “The Echo is a canoe I can dance with on flat water or take down class II rivers or on overnight trips” mentioned Karen Knight when Esquif asked the National Champion what made the Echo so special. With its great speed, tracking and secondary stability it is one of the smoothest and most reliable companion you can have on calm solo paddling adventures.

Lovingly made in Frampton, Quebec

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction:    T-Formex

Length:    4.27 m (14′ )

Width:    80.9 / 75.2 cm (31 7/8 – 29 5/8″)

Depth:    29.2 cm (11.5″)

Shape:    Shallow Arch

Rocker:    4.4 cm (1.75″) bow and stern

Gunwale:    Vinyl or Wood

Colour:    Olive, Tan

Weight:    20.5 kg (45 lbs)

Seats:    Webbed

The Prospector 15′ is a scaled-down version of our larger Prospectors that’s faithful to the original lines in every way. You get all the great handling features that make the Prospector a paddling legend, in a package that’s a bit smaller and more responsive. The P15 is an ideal choice for paddlers who want a tripping boat but don’t need the extra volume. Its extra responsiveness also makes the P15 a fun tandem play boat.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
Fiberglass: 62lb / 28.1kg
TuffStuff: 54lb / 24.5kg
TuffStuff Expedition: 58lb / 26.3kg
Aramid Lite: 42lb / 19.1kg
Blue Steel: 45lb / 20.4kg
Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.

Learn more about our materials here.

Dimensions
Length: 15′ / 457cm
Width: 36″ / 91.4cm
Center Depth: 15″ / 38.1cm
End Depth: 23″ / 58.4cm
Rocker: 2.5″ / 6.4cm
Capacity: 850lb / 386kg

· Symmetrical Hull
· Shallow Arch Bottom
· Moderate Rocker

· Available with or without a shoe keel in some materials. Weights listed above are for no-keel versions.

See Our Options Section

Huron 15

The Huron 15 is ideal for cottagers and recreational canoeists who want a rugged canoe for paddling on calm bodies of water and small rivers but who don’t need the depth and capacity of the Prospecteur 15. The Huron 15 is pulled from the same mold as the Prospecteur 15 but we trim it down to 12.5”, as opposed to 14.5”. The lower profile reduces the weight and makes it easy to paddle in breezy conditions as either a solo or tandem.

Lovingly made in Frampton, Quebec

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction:    T-Formex

Length:    4.6 m (15′)

Width:    89 cm (35″)

Depth:    31.8 cm (12.5″)

Rocker:    7 cm (2.75″)

Colour:    Orange, Green (Other colours may be available at an up charge, call to discuss)

Weight:   25 kg (55 pounds)

Seats:    Webbed seats

Standard:    Vinyl trim,  contoured ash yoke, thwart

Options:    Wood trim (Shown in photo); Tandem or Solo Touring Outfit Kit

Our new Prospector 15 is the little sibling to our Prospecteur 16 and Prospecteur 17 canoes. With a traditional Chestnut Prospector inspired design it is a stable yet sporty canoe that handles rough conditions and a good sized load. Ideal as a wilderness whitewater tripper for youth, for couples looking to go exploring on weekends, or as a very capable solo expedition canoe.

Lovingly made in Frampton, Quebec.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction:    T-Formex

Length :  4.6 m (15′)

Width :  89 cm (35″)

Depth :  36.8 cm (14.5″)

Rocker : 7 cm (2.75″)

Colour :  Red, Green (Other colours may be available at an up charge, call to discuss)

Weight : 27 kg (60 pounds)

Seats :  Webbed seats

Standard :  Vinyl trim, contoured ash yoke, thwart

Options :  Wood trim; Tandem or Solo Touring Outfit Kit