for sale. This canoe was not very hard to paddle, and handles the wind very nice. Wenonah Spirit II Fiberglass Kevlar Canoe. The Spirit is also a great solo as long as your not in a hurry. My wife and I only recently purchased the Spirit II, Tuf-weave with all-wood trim and web seats. Renner sees the Spirit II as providing a much-needed respite in the canoe market for something versatile, tough and durable. No need to say I could not find what I was looking for. post. I use it primarily for lake trips, such as the Boundary Waters and Quetico. No. But, I've heard other people say that you can get used ones that are almost "like new" anyways. Canoes are not used, unless stated otherwise. for sale. The boat is very responsive and both inital and final stability felt secure. CL. 17 ft Aluminum canoe with flat transom. We carried the majority of gear for four people on our 5 day British Columbia trip. On sale~, The aquos. After the short walk I decided that if durability and price were not themost important factors Id remind you that the Spirit II is available inWenonahs Tuff-weave Flex-Core, Flex-Core with Kevlar and Ultra-lightwith Kevlar layups. all. This one weighs in at about 57 pounds, so not an ultralight, but not a heavyweight either. Neither has countless encounters with Alligators and manatees. These hulls are quicker and more maneuverable than most non-specialized hulls. ~ Salida. sponges in the 50 MPH + winds that night (14 degrees, as well). boats. Today we We clicked off 20 miles on the first afternoon, then set up camp. The Spirit II was beyond my expectations, once again. I found the wind moves it around a bit but that is a small thing. $1,499; 69 lbs. Soon I realized that the extra seat was not really meant for a third person (even if it serves for that purpose also if you don't carry gear very much). 2023-02-27 16:55, condition: excellent Pictures available. From running class II+ rapids to cursing choppy waters on a big lake it dos great. For a big all around boat it still is one of the best. And they dont concentrate bottom damage along the keel line like V hulls and those with keels. This is my tenth canoe so I can compare it with plenty of others. It also is maneuverable in tight tidal creeks, a must for us. Its solid as a rock. We usually paddle on our local lake, but this summer we went to Missouri and paddled some of the Gasconade River. The boat is beautiful. for sale. lincoln. Longview. In the meantime, if you are looking for something you don't see here, give us a call at 608-223-9300! But when I considered all the possible uses for this canoe, over 90% Well, I decided to keep the Grumman but after paddling several canoes, I decided on the Spirit II in Royalex. 17' in length, very light, two people can carry very easily. We've had the Spirit II out twice since we brought it home (we've had a long Added comfort: Wenonah has as good a reputation as anyone. no hidden. Still, I have to say, it can back up all of its claims. lake of ozarks. Very light yet strong, holds a ton of gear and a breeze to paddle. A Wenonah Spirit II Roylex with a center portage thwart. In whitewater and rapids it just does exactly what you expect and what you want. In light of what I've read and experienced, though, I am sure it will succeed. (HTTP response code 503). It feels solid, rigid, and responsive, and manages to combine great tracking with maneuverability. do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers post id: 7590997678 Find Wenonah Canoe faster ! I'm impressed with the stability of the canoe so far. Great canoe for two people. But it still oil cans! $400 difference due to year -end sale). I mentioned in my first review that it blew off a roof rack while traveling at speed and it was not pretty anymore but the scrapes and dings did not affect it paddling ease and stablility. To be picked up here.~, Original manufacturer boat. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Although the boat was quite scraped up it survived with a few ugly scrapes in the gel coat and a snapped rail which was easily repaired. Great loaded for trips on moving water, and tracks well enough on flatwater lakes and bayous that are prevelent around coastal Texas. Contact Our Canoe Specialist, Satellite Phones and SPOT Texting Devices. Western Union), cashier checks, money orders, shipping. The Spirit II is all of these and more. Rolyex has a lot less drag than HDPE (including PolyLink3), but cant compare with the polished finish you can adorn composites with. Seaworthy and predictable in wind and waves. Beware wiring (e.g. for sale. propulsion type: human. Great gift sh~, Ideal grabandgo watercraft. 17' Royalex Wenonah Spirit II canoe: A great stable canoe with plenty of room for the family. There is also a hitch-mount designed for a standard 2 receiver so that the canoe can be hauled by a truck or SUV. Seaworthy and predictable in wind and waves. The Royalex makes the canoe pretty easy to handle - I can put it on the roof of my Vibe by myself, but at times I wish it was a bit stiffer. It is pretty easy to paddle at a moderate pace for open water, but it does not seem that fast or easy to paddle if you push it. Didn't balance well on the thwart; not centered. stability, speed, and durability of this Royalex canoe. You will have to WORK With probably 70 pounds of gear and neither of us are teeny people, the canoe handled superbly. The Spirit II is a little shorter than some of the other touring/tripping models by Wenonah and has a slight bit of rocker. It's also stable as a rock unloaded. It's big enough for trips. It's perfect for the kind of adventures we take. lake of ozarks. That was a mistake. old and weight 260#. Its been well used and has scratches on bottom but no major damage and floats great. I'd trade weight for a stiffer hull. I bought my Royalex hull Spirit II two years ago. It travels distances easily yet turns extremely well. The Spirit II makes us regret the decades and hundreds of miles we spent oil canning rivers and lakes in our Oltonar canoes. Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life. The tractor-seats are comfortable once you get used to them, but we will probably line them with foam for a little padding. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. Wenonah took the sketches to high-end racing canoe designer EverettCrozier and soon after the Spirit wasborn. I've paddled it tandem and with both my wife AND two young kids aboard. no hidden. My second Wenonah canoe. Ask 1000s boat. It travels distances easily yet turns extremely well. I bought the Tuffweave version. Wenonah Spirit II Kevlar Canoe - $1,750 (Shakopee) craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMap condition: excellent make / manufacturer: Wenonah model name / number: Spirit II size / dimensions: 17.0 feet 2005 Wenonah Spirit II in Kevlar. Its a definite 10 out of 10. Solo paddling is tough if there is significant wind. no favorites. I did find a Spirit 2 which is an amazing family boat for us. The Spirit II paddles beautifully. Wenonah is worth the $ for us. . for sale. Love the light weight at portages. It has only seen one season of adventure. I have canoe for many years - from 6 week long trips to Class 4 whitewater. This canoe does everything and that's exactly what I need. Still a nice boat and very well made except for the oil canning. no favorites. The tracking is just the right balance, there when you need it and gone when you don't. We have many, many years of tandem canoe experience and were using a 25 year old fiberglass Mohawk that had provided years of loyal and honorable service. It was a Spirit II which was just under 50 # and a delight to canoe and transport on my little wagon. CL. The pair pulled up their bar stools andsketched the ideal model on a wrinkled napkin. the only time we wished we had a Kevlar canoe was the tough portage around the Williamsport dam. It will handle well in wind and waves, probably better than my nerves. We offer many models in T-Formex, ranging from cost-conscious touring and sport canoes, to robust whitewater assault canoes. In summary I am very pleased with my Spirit 2 - tough weave in a bright red Ferrari color! joplin for sale "canoe" - craigslist. Prior to paddling the Spirit I had a Sawyer X17 which my wife and I paddled for many years. lincoln for sale "canoe" - craigslist. you have stability and comfort. Agile, stable easy. We buy, sell & trade canoes Lets talk! joplin. Used Wenonah General Touring / Spirit II Canoe, do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers. When loaded heavy, it digs in but doesnt compromise its maneuverability. One of our Best Sellers! If you have paddling experience and are looking for a do-everything canoe thats as efficient as possible, check out our performance touring lineup. Avoid scams, deal locally We do lots of portage and lake tripping, the canoe is great fit for all our needs. 17 WENONAH. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. Adirondack 16' 0" Escapade 16' 6" Escape 17' 6" . I have paddled my tuff weave Spirit II for 2 years, I am returned to canoes after 40 years of kayaking. I give it a rating of 15 out of 10, and recommend it for experienced paddlers only. Loaded it becomes more stable yet still handles well, even on waves.Should you have a Spirit? for sale. An all-time favorite, the genuine prospector. Excellent condition, no repairs. On lakes it has enough speed to cruise nicely. Boundary Waters 17' Touring . I found the gel-coat will scratch easy, I pulled it through some gravel. It is definitely a two-person canoe because of its size and seat configuration (tractor type). It tracks well but also turns easily. This makes them the ideal choice for sportsmen, whitewater paddlers, families and kids, or anybody who wants a very durable canoe. The cost had gone up from 10 years ago and transporting it from Northern Minnesota to Southern Kentucky seemed impossible. Please see pictures. I am 75 yrs. Avoid scams, deal locally I recommend it without reservation. As efficient as a long-hulled canoe and as maneuverable as a short one, the Spirit II strikes a balance between all good things. Even there Royalex was an advantage as we roped the canoe up and slid it down the other side. The yoke is just too light weight, I exchanged mine for a deep dish type, more comfort, more strength, more weight, more cost. Enjoy new unique. CL. Asking $1200 OBO Tuf-weave Flex-Core 58 lbs. kansas city > T-Formex canoes are manufactured from multi-laminate sheets, painstakingly designed specifically for each model. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. workmanship and design of this paddle (I use a 25 year old Camp Paddle and just All this with an expedition load for shore camping along the way. It would be so easy for the factory to do this and probably wouldn't add $20 to the cost of the canoe. Wenonah Spirit II Fiberglass Kevlar Canoe. bend. When it's loaded with gear or kids, it's fine, but when unloaded it has no rocker at all. More pictures. All old to~, Check out these interesting ads related to "wenonah canoe", Green wenonah canoe. I have the Tufweave X-Rib model.
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