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Champlain 16
A popular Peterborough Classic



Canoe Plan for the Champlain Cedar Strip Canoe

. Length 16'
. Maximum beam 32.5"
. Beam w/l 29.5"
. Beam gunnel 31.5"
. Bow height 26"
. Centre Depth 13.5"
. Draft 4"
. Displacement 325 lbs.
. Wetted surface 24.5 sq.ft.
. Weight to immerse 94 lb/in
. Prismatic coefficient 0.557
. Keel-less or shoe keel
. Weight 45 to 55 lbs.
Price: $69.00


© The Bear Mountain Boat Shop 1993
Drawn by Ted Moores, Aug. 1993
Redrawn by Steve Killing, 1999



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The Champlain High-ender, built by the Peterborough Canoe Company, was one of their most popular designs. Originally built in cedar/canvas, it appeared in their final catalogue of 1961. The Champlain Lowender, with less height in the ends, was built on the same mold. A good traditional style general purpose recreational canoe. Features a moderate displacement, soft bilge and moderate rocker - paddles well in the 'heeled over' position. Ideal for recreational paddling (solo or tandem) and light tripping.

Cedar Strip Canoe By Bear Mountain Boats - Champlain
16-0 Champlain Canoe Plan for the Champlain Cedar Strip Canoe