Date of Manufacture: April 1996 Condition: The boat is structurally in good condition and has never been wrecked or badly damaged, just normal signs of usage. Specs (approximate) Length: 17' 2" (not including rudder) Beam at widest point: 29" Depth: At cockpit: 13.5" at bow 12" at stern 9" Cockpit opening: 86.5" x 21" Weight: 63 lb. However, it does not have the super-high impact kevlar and vinyl ester resin design it is a fiberglass layup. It is similar in design and dimensions to Kruger Canoes Sea Wind model. There is room for a large duffel/dry bag behind the seat and several other smaller bags or other gear under the aft and forward deck, so the boat is suitable for extended river/lake camping excursions. There is foam at the extreme ends of the hull to provide flotation. The seat is adjustable (up/down and fore/aft) as are the rudder pedals the rudder is raised and lowered by cords accessible to the paddler. It's maneuverability is comparable to an 18-foot touring canoe, so it's not ideal for whitewater paddling. Wind and waves do not pose significant difficulties. It is faster than a standard canoe, but not as fast as a sea kayak. It is a sturdy and very stable boat designed for extended tripping and expeditions on large rivers and open waters.
These were available in kevlar and fiberglass layups (this boat is fiberglass). This commercial model was build by the (now defunct) Sawyer Canoe Company, and a similar boat was built and sold by Mad River Canoes as the Monarch. Kruger to read about his exploits and also see his books on Amazon.
This boat was designed by the late Verlen Kruger, who set a world record for the longest canoe trip (which was done in a boat that was the prototype for this model).
Technically, it is a canoe because of the open cockpit, but it is a solo boat with rudder that can be paddled like a kayak with a double-blade paddle, or with a short single-blade canoe paddle. Condition: good length overall (LOA): 17 make / manufacturer: Sawyer model name / number: Loon propulsion type: human year manufactured: 1996 Sawyer Loon canoe/kayak for sale by original owner (who has retired from paddling).
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