Cobalt R8 Surf Carries Wake-Shaping Equipment in an 8.48m Hull
Cobalt's R8 Surf is an 8.48-metre watersports bowrider with Volvo Penta forward-facing drive and a dedicated surf-control system. The official specification lists 2.59 metres …
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Saxdor 320 GTC Combines All-Weather Cabin and 10.28m Open Deck
Saxdor's 320 GTC measures 10.28 metres overall and combines an enclosed main deck with access to expansive outdoor seating. The Finnish builder lists a …
Wenonah Backwater 15 Prioritises Load Space and Stable Fishing
Wenonah's Backwater 15 is a larger member of its practical fishing canoe family. Its 15-foot, or approximately 4.57-metre, length gives a compact open hull …
Wenonah Heron Packs Tandem Touring into a 4.57m Canoe
The Heron is a 15ft, or 4.57-metre, tandem from Wenonah's general touring range. The compact hull has a 36-inch maximum beam and 1.25 inches …
Wenonah Escapade Keeps Tandem Touring Compact at 5.03m
The Escapade measures 16ft 6in, or 5.03 metres, with a maximum width of 33.5 inches. Wenonah describes it as a compact performance touring canoe …
Wenonah Fisherman Offers a Wide 4.27m Hull for Quiet-Water Angling
Wenonah's Fisherman is a 14-foot, or 4.27-metre, canoe with a 39-inch maximum width. The builder positions it as a short, stable recreational hull suitable …
Hartley Wanderer Racer Offers Double-Handed Sailing at 4.27m
The Wanderer Racer is a 4.27-metre double-handed dinghy with a 1.75-metre beam and 135kg published weight. Hartley positions it for club racing and active …
Hartley H15 Cruiser Keeps Five-Person Dinghy Sailing to 4.7m
Hartley's H15 Cruiser measures 4.7 metres with a 1.8-metre beam and 139kg published hull weight. Its maker quotes up to five people or 450kg …
Wenonah Prism Combines a Solo Touring Hull with 5.03m of Load Space
The Prism is a 16ft 6in, or 5.03-metre, solo canoe with a maximum width of 30.75 inches. Wenonah highlights its balance of tracking, stability …
Wenonah Minnesota II Keeps Long-Distance Tandem Touring to 5.64m
The Minnesota II measures 18ft 6in, or approximately 5.64 metres, with a maximum width of 35 inches. Wenonah positions it as a fast, straight-tracking …
Wenonah Escape Offers a 5.33m Tandem for Lakes and Twisting Rivers
The Escape is 17ft 6in, or 5.33 metres, long with a maximum width of 34.5 inches. Wenonah describes it as a shorter, more manoeuvrable …
Wenonah Solo Plus Lets a 5.03m Canoe Switch between One and Two Paddlers
Wenonah's Solo Plus bridges the gap between a dedicated solo canoe and a full-time tandem. Its 5.03-metre hull and configurable seating make it useful …
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