Description

Canoes are can be made to order.  They are marked as being in stock to facilitate the transaction, which starts the order process.  The current build time is 4 – 6 weeks approximatly. 

During its long history of building canoes, the Chestnut Canoe Company produced a range of models they called Pleasure canoes. One model proved to have such universal appeal that it became the definition of a general-purpose craft. This model began life as the Ajax but it grew to be so popular that it was renamed Pal to reflect the affection owners felt while using it.

Nova Craft has painstakingly reproduced the lines of the original Pal to provide today’s paddlers with the opportunity to own one of the best general-purpose traditional canoes ever made. It’s a great choice for paddlers who want a canoe that does it all well. Nicely suited for flatwater trips or short outings for sightseeing or fishing, the Pal handles rough water well and feels comfortable in windy conditions. Indeed, it’s a pleasure to paddle either tandem or solo. Once you paddle one you’ll know why owners call it “My Pal”.

Materials

Weight

Material Weight Price
TuffStuff 52lb / 23.6kg $4639.00
Aramid Lite 42lb / 19.05kg $5149.00
TuffStuff Expedition 58lb / 26.3kg $5149.00
Blue Steel 47lb / 21.3kg $5909.00

Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.

Learn more about our materials here.

Dimensions

Length 16’ / 488cm
Width 34″ / 86.4cm
Center Depth 13” / 33cm
End Depth 20″ / 50.8cm
Capacity 800lb / 363kg

· Symmetrical Hull
· Shallow Arch Bottom
· Slight Rocker with Raised Ends

Available with or without shoe keel