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The Haida is the "big brother" of our Tripper model. It shares all the same handling characteristics of the 16 foot canoe but it's a bit wider and a bit longer. That gives it extra carrying capacity without changing speed or handling. The added roominess and stability means it is an ideal canoe for families who want to enjoy some tripping with young children, whether it is just a weekend jaunt to a favourite park or a wilderness adventure lasting a couple of weeks.

The classic lines of this canoe hide the modern innovations incorporated into the hull design. While it still looks like a traditional canoe from every angle, it has an asymmetrical hull that improves speed. The rocker is mostly straight along the keel and raising noticeably just at the ends. This makes it easy to track in a straight line while providing manoeuverability when you need it.

The Chestnut Canoe Company responded to the need for a lightweight canoe well suited to solo tripping and casual tandem paddling by introducing the versatile Bob's Special. While the canoe was very stable due to its larger than normal width, the hull shape was optimized for performance resulting in a canoe that was remarkably fast. Our version is based on the Chestnut original with some improvements to increase speed and sea worthiness.

During its long history of building canoes, the Chestnut company produced a range of models they called Pleasure canoes. One model proved to have such universal appeal that it became the definition of a general-purpose craft. This model began life as the Ajax but it grew to be so popular that it was renamed PAL to reflect the affection owners felt while using it. Nova Craft has painstakingly reproduced the lines of the original PAL to provide today’s paddlers with the opportunity to own one of the best general-purpose traditional canoes ever made.

The Chestnut Canoe Company designed the Cronje to be a fast, reliable canoe for people who have a destination in mind. While not as well known as some of the other models produced by Chestnut, it is rich in history and a very able performer. The canoe is named in honour of a famed Boer War Commandant General, P.A. Cronje, and the Nova Craft reproduction of this venerable canoe retains both the paddling characteristics and the tradition of the original.

Crafted with Royalex® for carefree use in rougher, more abusive conditions, it’s as close to an “all-purpose” canoe as you’ll get.

The iconic Explorer Canoe series has shed a few pounds for the Explorer LT. A lighter sheet design and aluminum gunwales help to bring this boat in at a svelte 65 pounds. This reduced weight makes the LT easier to handle, load and unload, while it's Royalex hull provides plenty of care-free durability for mild to moderate waters. Great for family outings and long trips because of it's enhanced paddling efficiency. Shown with IQ gunwales system.

All the benefits of the original in a compact design. You'll find it to be quite nimble in tighter waters and a spacious, stable solo canoe well.

CANOKI, a special canoe! One of Gatz most revolutionary concepts in the last few years, Canoki stands out with its good strait forward running, stability and easy handling. It’s simple to paddle and ideal for beginners, hobby paddlers and fishers alike. It’s a full-grown canoe, suitable for small tours on rivers and lakes with two persons but also work very well as a solo canoe. A Royalex canoe with a very good balance between price and quality, Canoki has made many friends worldwide.

CANOKI, a special canoe! One of Gatz most revolutionary concepts in the last few years, Canoki stands out with its good strait forward running, stability and easy handling. It’s simple to paddle and ideal for beginners, hobby paddlers and fishers alike. It’s a full-grown canoe, suitable for small tours on rivers and lakes with two persons but also work very well as a solo canoe. A Royalex canoe with a very good balance between price and quality, Canoki has made many friends worldwide.

The Royalex All-rounder you have been longing for! The ORCA is a boat for all circumstances, for beginners and experts alike, for long easy tours on lakes and rivers and for the white water tours when you really want to work. Many times the ORCA has come out best during comparison tests from canoe and outdoor magazines. A canoe you would choose for long tours on different waters. It is very fast and manoeuvrable. With its shallow, round bottom it has a very high secondary stability. The higher bow splits the waves and the flatter build reduces side wind attack on the hull. With spray deck fitted, the wind will even have more problems pushing it off course. You can paddle it with 2 adults and 2 kids.

The Royalex All-rounder you have been longing for! The ORCA is a boat for all circumstances, for beginners and experts alike, for long easy tours on lakes and rivers and for the white water tours when you really want to work. Many times the ORCA has come out best during comparison tests from canoe and outdoor magazines. A canoe you would choose for long tours on different waters. It is very fast and manoeuvrable. With its shallow, round bottom it has a very high secondary stability. The higher bow splits the waves and the flatter build reduces side wind attack on the hull. With spray deck fitted, the wind will even have more problems pushing it off course. You can paddle it with 2 adults and 2 kids.