Pakboats folding canoe Pak Canoe 170
In general: In designing the PakCanoe Pakboats follows the goal to make a canoe that would be superior in safety, performance, convenience, and esthetics. We think Pakboats was really succesfull in this. PakCanoe hulls are formed by a reinforced PVC skin held under tension by an interlocking framework of tubular aluminum. Seat positions adjust to trim the canoe. Because the PakCanoe hull is flexible you stay drier. Its flexibility allows it to ride over waves rather than crash into them and take in water. The canoe will absorb severe impact and usually slide over or by rocks with no damage where fiberglass, kevlar, or aluminum canoes crack or get hung up. In this respect, the PakCanoe behaves much like ABS boats weighing > 15 kg more. Disassembled the PakCanoe stores in a 0,90 m x 0,43 m x 0,33 m bag, small enough to fit in even the smallest car or closet. Unique "Dual Shape" feature. The 14 and 15 foot PakCanoes have the option of two alternative hull shapes. You can have a wide, relatively flat bottom canoe with excellent stability for family use or fishing. By replacing 5 cross ribs in the PakCanoe 150 (4 ribs in the 140) you turn it into a deeper and narrower backcountry/whitewater canoe. Note: PakCanoe 140T and 150T are wide and stable sport canoes. 140 and 150 are deeper and narrower backcountry solos with great whitewater performance (a 150 was used to run the Grand Canyon). If you'd like both options, a conversion kit containing the needed cross ribs is available.
PakCanoe 170 is the wilderness work horse. It will carry enough gear for a full scale expedition and is the best alternative in shallow water situations.
Specifications:
Length: 5,20 m
Width: 0,96 m
Heigh: 0,36 m
Weight: 24 kg
Payload: 415 kg
Crew: 2 - 3
Bag-dimensions: 0,90 x 0,43 x 0,33
Included: Bag, Seat, Repair-Kit
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