Looking for a good new fibreglass or Kevlar Canoe this season?
contact David Middleton, cell 604-240-0503 or
email: ldavidmiddleton@bpmiddleton
Before we discuss canoes, let’s ask if you would like to improve your paddling skills -if you are new to the sport… or have paddled for years but could brush up your skills with a revue of paddle strokes and rescue techniques. May I suggest joining the Beaver Canoe Club for $25/year. Singles, couples or families are welcome. From March until October the Club has planned day trips on most weekends. This is a good way to enjoy a day on the water, learn from fellow paddlers and be assisted in case of difficulty with weather or water conditions.
Find tranquility …. and nature … in a canoe… see how this all comes about by joining the Beaver Canoe Club…based in Burnaby with members from all over the Lower Mainland.
Consider a Clipper Canoe for Summer 2023. We offer the Prospector 16 and 17ft for the adventurous paddler who plans trips on flat or moving water; The Clipper Ranger 16 ($1860.00) or 17 ft $2040.00 for flat water ( lakes & sea & slow rivers). The entry level yet good for family, a solid fibreglass Yukon 16ft8 ins @ $1880.00 landed at our place in North Vancouver.
Clipper Prospector 16 basic f/g includes wood-web seats and carry yoke., with hull colours; red, avocado green, yellow, sand (beige) or white …. Paddle it tandem or solo. $2,310.00 F/g
This season demand is high and deliveries are later than usual. Call DAVID FOR MORE INFO. If you order from Middleton’s, we will include painters ( 3/8″ diameter braided float rope ) free and delivery to your address in the Lower Mainland, west of Abbotsford. We are located in North Vancouver. ……..….Call 604-240-0503.……………………. Prices and options upon request.
Clipper Canoe Specifications:
Model……. length…width…….bow / stern ht…centre …..layup….wt
Prospector 16……15’9″ ….35″…. 21″..21″…..15″…f/g..70 lbs Kevlar 56 lbs .
Prospector 17……17’2″…..36″…..21″./.21″….15″….f/g.. 74 lbs Kevlar 62 lbs
.Ranger 16……….. 15’10″….35″…..19″./19″…13″…f/g..68lbs Kevlar 54 lbs
Ranger 17………..17’0″ … 36″…20″….20″..14″…..f/g..72lbs Kevlar 58 lbs
Yukon 16’8……….16’8″…..36″….20″/.20″.14″. f/g.. 70lbs Fm Core 62
Call for additional options or details
Popular Options:
Flat wooden yoke (in place of alum thwart; Rangers & Yukon ) $55. . Black Anodized Aluminum gunwales & thwarts $140, … Vinyl gunwale cover installed when canoe is built $55… Wood-web seats in lieu of bucket seats (Rangers & Yukon ) $73, 3rd Wood-web 36″ wide seat mounted on angles $109, …Foam core bottom in f/g layup $300, Skid plates (bang plates) Kevlar, not gel-coated $185 pair
How to choose a model….
| Tripping on lakes and moving water? …think of a Prospector. | |
| Short day lake trips with a compact canoe ? ..Ranger 16. Moving water..Prospector 16 Longer trips or 3rd person ? Ranger 17. Best price for good no frills canoe ? Yukon 16’8″ |
When ordering, you can be creative and make your canoe fit your needs or preferences………… I will be pleased to talk to you about it.. It is a long term purchase, so pick options that make them special for you.
Hellman Canoes: many models: all using proprietary layup materials.
The basic layup is lighter weight “Duralite” composite combined with Epoxy resign that makes a stronger, yet lightweight hull.
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Hellman’s Prospector 17ft6ins is one of the most popular Hellman models chosen for its versatility of being a fast long distance traveler yet with enough rocker to manoeuvre easily. At 17ft 6ins x width of 34 ins, it weighs in under 60lbs. good for portaging ! $2,600
For family use, the Kootenay is 16ft 6ins x width of 36 ins, less rocker for good tracking on flat lake and sea water and weights in under 60lbs. Not shown… $2,600
For truly light weight in sheltered waters, the Hellman 16ft 2ins Quetico is a favourite for a couple out for a relaxing day on a lake, or a parent taking a child. An easy canoe to portage with the Duralite layup weighing only 49lbs , yet includes 2 wood-web seats. See below.
For moving water and white water Hellman offers the “Ultimate river tripping “the Slocan at 17ft 9ins x 36ins wide with 4 ins rocker ,weighing in at 64 lbs in Duralite $2,700 or reinforced for rough service, the Duratuff at 70lbs. $2,900…..
.For a more compact day-tripper on white water try the Hellman Scout 15ft 6ins. x 34ins wide weighing in at 49lbs in Duralite $2,500 or reinforced …………….. Duratuff at 56lbs, $2,700 This is a fun boat for river surfing on standing waves ! ……………………
The Otter 10ft 6ins $2,100 for the experienced white water solo paddler who can handle a hard chine design. Again good fun !
Other Hellman models:
The Cruiser 18ft 8ins x 34ins wide- Duralite wt 62lbs $2900…………………………….
..The Arrow 17ft x 34 ins wide -built for speed $2,500………………………………………
The Solitude 15ft 6ins x 32ins wide for solo paddler; 40lbs Duralite $2,300 …………………
The Purcell 14ft compact canoe for short trips or fishing $2,300 ……………
.Prices for year 2023, subject to change without notice. …Taxes extra FOB North Vanr
Hellman canoe options:
Duralite standard layup comes with silver aluminum gunwales, starts and handles You may upgrade to Black anodized aluminum as an option of $30.00, or choose wooden thwart and handles for $30.00 …. Wooden gunwales $400.00…Deluxe Carrying Yoke in place of standard flat yoke $80.00...Drop-in Seat (removable). $125.00 ….Call or text for any other requirements ….604-240-0503