Canoe Plans

The NorthWest Excurzen makes a great escape vehicle, tailored to carry big loads. The Excurzen is a down-sized version of our super seaworthy 24-foot North Canoe. This tandem maintains the wider above the waterline feature of the North Canoe for outstanding secondary stability, then tucks radically just below the egunwale for more comfortable paddling stations. The Excurzen boasts more bow than stern rocker which keeps her maneuverable without sacrificing tracking.

Specifications:

Length: 16 1/2 or 17 1/2 ft

Rocker: bow 3 in. stern 2 in.

Beam at Center Yoke: 33 in. 

Maximum Beam: 36 in. 

Waterline Beam: 31 1/2 in. 

Sheer Bow: 21 in.

Amidships Depth: 14 in. 

Sheer Stern: 19 1/2 in.

Big lakes, big waves, big kids... the NorthWest Cruiser can handle them all. A NorthWest Canoe exclusive, this design shows the water nothing but sweet curves. It slips through water with little resistance. Gone for the summer or gone for a Sunday, the stable NorthWest Cruiser works to keep you, passengers and gear safe and dry. This efficient symmetrical design puts you in a canoe that's simple to build and a pleasure to paddle.

Specifications: 

Overall Length  17 ft

Rocker: Bow/Stern  1 in/1 in  

Beam at Gunwales  33 in  

Maximum Beam  35 in  4 in

Waterline Beam  33½ in  

Sheer Bow/Stern  18½ in  

Amidships Depth  14 in  

Approx. Weight  55 lbs

If you enjoy day trips on the local river, this is your canoe. The NorthWest River is sixteen feet of paddling fun. It can carry a lot of stuff for a sixteen-foot canoe, so don’t be afraid to stay out longer. We designed this hull with prospector-like maneuverability while maintaining the stability and classic lines of canoes like the Minnesota Canoe Association’s Guide. It’s not the fastest canoe on the planet. Who cares? The NorthWest River fits everyone’s idea of how a canoe ought to look and behave.

Specifications:

Overall Length:  16 ft

Rocker: Bow/Stern  2½ in  

Beam at Gunwales:  33½ in  

Maximum Beam:  35½ in

Waterline Beam:  32½ in  

Sheer Bow/Stern:  22 in  

Amidships Depth:  14 in  

Approx. Weight:  55 lbs

The NorthWest Cottager defines day-tripping canoes. This fifteen foot tandem maintains a wider & flatter mid-ship profile than our other designs, making it the favorite for when you have kids and K9's along for the ride. The Cottager is also great for fishing quiet backwaters. It has classic lines and is easy to build.

Specifications

Overall Length: 15 ft.  

Rocker:  2 in.  

Beam at Gunwales:  34 in. 

Maximum Beam:  36 in.

Waterline Beam:  33½ in.  

Sheer Bow/Stern:  21 in.  

Amidships Depth:  13½ in.  

Surface Area:  57 sq. ft.  

Approx. Weight  52 lbs

So you're going solo but packing extra doughnuts, portage packs, and taking the dog along?  You need a NorthWest Merlin. The NorthWest Merlin gives you plenty of volume in a sleek 16 foot solo canoe. The lines of this seaworthy design provide more than eye candy, this efficient solo allows you to cover greater distances with fewer strokes.

Specifications:

Overall Length:  16 ft.  

Rocker:  Bow Stern 1 ½  

Beam at Gunwales:  26½ in.  

Maximum Beam:  29 in. 3 in. 

Waterline Beam:  27 in.  

Sheer Bow:  16 in.  

Amidships Depth:  12 in.  

Sheer Stern:  14 ½ in.  

Approx. Weight:  42 lbs

If you're looking for the best all around solo, look no further. The differential rocker in the Passage Solo provides maneuverability in heavy water, yet tracks when you lay the hull flat. If you're ready to build a solo canoe, but don't have the time or space for a stable-full of boats, the NorthWest Passage Solo will see you down the creek or take you on a week-long paddle excursion.

Specifications: 

Overall Length:  15 ft

Rocker: Bow/Stern  2 in/1 in  

Beam at Gunwales:  25.5 in  

Maximum Beam:  29 in

3 in Waterline Beam:  26½ in  

Sheer Bow:  17 in  

Sheer Stern:  15 in 

 Amidships Depth:  12 in 

Approx. Weight:  40 lbs