Wenonah 16 Prospector Uses 2.5-Inch Rocker for River Manoeuvrability
Wenonah's 16-foot Prospector draws on the classic working-canoe profile with a symmetrical hull and pronounced rocker. The current maker page positions it as a …
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Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 Combines Reversible Pedals with Fishing Storage
The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 makes kayak fishing a separate design discipline from casual paddling. Its 4.17-metre hull combines a reversible pedal drive …
Chaparral 21 SSi OB Gives an Open Family Runabout a 6.55m Hull
Chaparral's 2026 21 SSi OB uses an open bow and outboard engine to accommodate a family's day on the water. The manufacturer lists an …
Chaparral 23 SSi OB Pairs an Open Bow with 250hp Maximum Outboard Power
Chaparral's 23 SSi OB brings a conventional open-bow layout to a 7.16-metre outboard-powered hull. The builder's 2026 specifications give it a 2.59-metre beam and …
Beneteau First 30 Combines Two Cockpit Plans with a 9.35m Planing Hull
The Beneteau First 30 puts a modern planing-cruiser design inside a length of 9.35 metres. Its manufacturer specification sets out a choice between a …
Sun Odyssey 350 Technical Plan Puts Family Cruising into 10.40 Metres
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350 packs an adaptable cruising interior into a 10.40-metre overall length. Its official technical plan documents alternative cabin arrangements and …
Bavaria Cruiser 34 Keeps Two- or Three-Cabin Sailing Below Ten Metres
Bavaria's Cruiser 34 provides two- and three-cabin arrangements in a published overall length of 9.99 metres. The model combines a generous cockpit and twin …
Corsair 760 Fits a Folding Weekend Trimaran into 7.39 Metres
A small trimaran can open up fast sailing without demanding a permanent multihull berth. Corsair's 760 uses folding floats to reduce a sailing beam …
Dragonfly 28 Uses Folding Floats to Reduce Its Berthing Beam
The Dragonfly 28 is a compact trimaran that changes its beam between sailing and storage modes. Its folding floats bring a 6.50-metre beam down …
Wenonah Kingfisher Gives Fishing Canoe Owners a 4.88m Hull
The Wenonah Kingfisher is a 16-foot recreational canoe with room for fishing equipment, a companion and other light gear. The builder gives it a …
Wenonah Backwater 13 Uses a Wide Hull for Solo Fishing
Wenonah's Backwater 13 is a short, broad canoe intended for fishing and quiet-water exploration. The official 13-foot-six-inch hull has a 40-inch maximum width and …
Wenonah Spirit II Brings Touring Capacity to a 5.18m Tandem Canoe
Wenonah's Spirit II is a 17-foot tandem canoe intended for day trips, camping and quiet-water touring. Its published dimensions pair a 36-inch maximum width …
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