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CUPPER CANOES > Day Tripping # Tripping/Family Expedition Solo Specialty EXPERIENCE AND COMMITMENT... Clipper has been building canoes in Canada for over 40 years. We offer the largest selection of canoes in the world-- over 40 models from 12'to 44'. We and our employees take great pride in providing the best quality canoes. Many of our employees have been with the company for over 30 years, and we are still a family-run business. All of our products are made in BC with as much Canadian content as possible. We look forward to adding you to the community of proud Clipper...

CUPPER CANOES i Day Tripping # Tripping / Family Expedition Soto Specialty There are several requirements to be successful in canoeing. Three of the most important are using the right kind of equipment, acquiring the proper skills, and exercising proper judgement. Clipper Canoes can provide you with the right equipment. Hopefully the following explanation will help you in choosing that right equipment. You are always welcome to phone toll-free to speak to one of the owners of Clipper Canoes, or to one of our knowledgeable staff, to discuss which one of our canoes is best for...

CUPPER CANOES Every canoe design is a combination of several different elements. The six most important elements are as follows: OVERALL LENGTH A longer canoe will generally paddle faster than a short canoe. When 2 canoes have similar rocker and hull shape, the longer canoe will track straighter. HULL WIDTH In most cases wider canoes will displace more water and will have more resistance as they pass through the water. The width of the hull at the 4" waterline will influence a canoe's stability, cruising speed and load capacity. HULL SHAPE The shape of the hull has a great effect on the...

CLIPPER CANOES There are 5 types of layups used in the manufacturing of Clipper Canoes. These construction types are: Fiberglass, Kevlar®, Ultralight, Custom Kevlar® and Kevlar® Duraflex. Fiberglass canoes are laminated by hand using a high-grade isothalic resin. Each Clipper Canoe is reinforced in the bow and stern with a minimum of two layers of Kevlar®, providing extra strength and abrasion resistance needed in these areas of high stress. Flotation tanks are glassed-in at both ends of the canoe in all layups, and are filled with bagged foam for added flotation. Three hull stiffening...

CLIPPER CANOES ► Day Tripping • Tripping / Family Expedition Solo Specially Versatility is perhaps the Tripper's most popular feature. It is at home on large lakes, open ocean, or up to class III white water. (Please note: the" • " grading system is meant as an approximation only) Beam: 35" / 33” (@ 4" water line) Stern Height: 18" Center Height: 15" Kevlar: 57 lbs. Ultralight: 52 lbs. Custom Kevlar: 44 lbs. Versatile, stable, fast, and comfortable. The Tripper was first introduced in the Spring of 1983. It quickly became our most popular model, and has remained the number one choice for...

CLIPPER CANOES All Clipper models come standard with anodized aluminum trim, internal Kevlar skid-plates, and foam-filled flotation tanks. The Tripper’s ample capacity will carry a family with kids or enough gear for extended tandem wilderness trips. A shallow arch hull provides good initial stability, but gently flared sides, and relatively low-slung seats result in excellent secondary stability. The fiberglass Tripper comes standard with Kevlar reinforcing, anodized aluminum trim,plastic bucket seats, a sliding bow seat, an adjustable stern footbrace, and wood portage yoke. Std. Features:...

CUPPER CANOES > Day Tripping # Tripping / Family Expedition Solo Specialty Beam: 35" / 33" (@ 4" water line) Stern Height: 21” Center Height: 15" WEIGHT: Fiberglass: 70 lbs. Kevlar/Duraflex: 60 lbs. Kevlar: 56 lbs. Ultralight: 52 lbs. Classic design, modern materials All Clipper Prospector models share the same characteristics of classic design, grace on the water, and maneuverability. Beam: 36" / 34" (@ 4” water line) Stern Height: 21” Center Height: 15" Kevlar/Duraflex: 68 lbs. Kevlar: 62 lbs. Ultralight: 56 lbs

CLIPPER CANOES The 16’ Clipper Prospector is one of a series of traditional-style Prospector canoes offered by Clipper Canoes. The 16’ Prospector is molded close to the lines of the 16’ wood canvas Prospector formerly built by the Chestnut Canoe Co. This model is available in four different lay-ups. It is frequently ordered with a wood trim finish, which is the crowning touch to its traditional look. It is easy to paddle this canoe solo by using the front seat while facing the stern. Seats are high enough for kneeling or an optional footbrace can be ordered. Std. Features: Wood web...

CLIPPER CANOES ► Day Tripping # Tripping / Family Expedition Solo Specialty me (Shown in fiberglass with standard silver trim) Beam: 35" / 33” (@ 4" water line) Stern Height: 19" Center Height: 13" Beam: 36” / 33” (@ 4" water line) Stern Height: 20" Center Height: 14” FG w/ Foam Core: 64lbs Kevlar: 58 lbs. Ultralight: 52 lbs. (Shown in fiberglass with standard silver trim) Beam: 36” / 34” (@ 4” water line) Stern Height: 20" Center Height: 14"

CLIPPER CANOES 16’ RANGER The 16' Ranger is a great entry level canoe. Its popularity is due to more than just the reasonable price. The design has been proven over the years by its acceptance as a great outfitter and rental canoe. The 16’ Ranger is very user friendly and is incredibly durable. The 16’ Ranger is suitable for a multi day trip, accommodating up to 200 pounds of gear, It is also a great canoe if you want to use it solo. Std. Features: Bucket seats, footbrace. Options: Vinyl gunnel covers, black trim package, wood trim package, sliding bow seat, foam thigh pads,...

CLIPPER CANOES Beam: 35” / 34” (@ 4” water line) Stern Height: 18” Center Height: 14” WEIGHT: Fiberglass: 54 lbs. Ultralight: 44 lbs. Custom Kevlar: 38 lbs. Beam: 35” / 34" (@ 4" water line) Stern Height: 19” Center Height: 13” WEIGHT: Fiberglass: 58 lbs. Ultralight: 48 lbs. Custom Kevlar: 40 lbs.