New & Used Canoes at our Newton Paddling Store

At Charles River Canoe & Kayak, we will work with you to pick the right boat from our wide selection of new and used canoes! Our staff knows and paddles the boats we sell, and you can, too, by taking advantage of free demos at our on-the-water facility. Don't forget our wide range of paddling gear and accessories — you can save up to 15% on gear when you buy a boat!

Charles River Canoe & Kayak carries a wide variety of canoes, from basic plastic models to top-of-the-line, lightweight composite boats. Browse our list and come down for a free test-paddle! If you are looking for a boat from these manufacturers which does not appear on this list, we are happy to special-order it.

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Specials deals are in red and also show the list price. Boats that are new this year are in orange.

Quantities and styles are limited. Prices and boat availability are subject to change without notice — call us to confirm availability if you are looking for a specific boat. All used and rental boat sales are final.

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Great Canadian
Compass used 11' L 29.5" W 16" D FG 30 lbs. $1099 SPECIAL DEAL $699
Used canoe/kayak hybrid with wood trim, green, in good condition. Extremely lightweight canoe-shaped hull designed to be paddled wih a double-bladed paddle. Hull design produces a very fast and efficient boat. Perfect for touring or sporting. Has footpegs and padded thwart (for easy overhead carrying), but no seat. Fits a range of paddler sizes. #10038-C



Mad River
Explorer 16' L 33" W 15" D RX 71 lbs. vinyl trim , wood trim
Wood trim is stiffer and adds 1 lb. Capacity 1100 lbs.


Explorer KX 16'4" L 33" W 14.5" D KVEXP 54 lbs. aluminum trim , wood trim
Wood trim adds 3 lb. Vinyl trim IQ system also available. Capacity 1100 lbs.



Native Watercraft
Compass 12.5 Elite new 12'10" L 31" W 10.5" D FG 33 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $999
New boat, sand (tan), at a great price! We're closing out this beautiful and efficient boat. Extremely lightweight canoe-shaped hull designed to be paddled wih a double-bladed paddle. Hull design produces a very fast and efficient boat. Perfect for touring or sporting. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! The seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 27 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes, and is the preferred size for larger paddlers. #4646



Old Town
Koru limited edition 17'5" L 35" W 14.75" D FG 58 lbs. $1800 SPECIAL DEAL $1575
New fiberglass canoe with wood gunwales, red. Old Town was originally planning to mass-produce this boat in fiberglass but decided against it, instead offering it only in Advanced Composite. We got one of the few fiberglass models produced! The Koru is a hard-tracking and fast canoe great for tripping! #5321


Pack 12' L 32" W 11.5" D RX 33 lbs.
Small, lightweight solo canoe. Easy to car-top and works great with a kayak paddle. Vinyl trim. Capacity 575 lbs.


Guide 147 14'7" L 38" W 13" D PL 74 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Capacity 900 lbs.


Guide 147 blem 14'7" L 38" W 13" D PL 74 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $499
New cosmetic second canoe, green. #5322


Guide 160 16' L 39.5" W 13.5" D PL 82 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Capacity 950 lbs.


Stillwater 12 12' L 39" W 13" D FG 50 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Lightweight, stable platform for fishing or general paddling. Capacity 700 lbs.


Stillwater 14 14' L 37" W 12" D FG 55 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 800 lbs.


Stillwater 16 16' L 35" W 12" D FG 65 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 1440 lbs.


Camper 15 14'10" L 36" W 13.5" D RX 57 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Stable and very maneuverable. Capacity 800 lbs.


Camper 16 16' L 35.5" W 13" D RX 59 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Stable and maneuverable, this canoe has a large carry capacity for its size and is perfect for families. More capacity than the Camper 15 for gear or kids. Capacity 900 lbs.


Camper 16 blem 16' L 35.5" W 13" D RX 59 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $1049
New cosmetic second canoe, red. #5323


Charles River 16'3" L 35" W 14" D RX 62 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Stable and maneuverable. Capacity 1050 lbs.


Charles River blem 16'3" L 35" W 14" D RX 62 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $1059
New cosmetic second canoe, green (#4768) or red (#4769).


Penobscot 16 16'2" L 33" W 13.75" D RX 58 lbs.
Black aluminum trim. With strong tracking and plenty of cargo capacity, Old Town categorizes this as an "Expedition" boat. However, it's also perfect for families. Capacity 1100 lbs.


Penobscot 17 17'1" L 33.75" W 14.5" D RX 65 lbs.
Black aluminum trim. Two feet longer than the Penobscot 16 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 1170 lbs.


Tripper 172 17'2" L 35.5" W 15" D RX 80 lbs.
Vinyl trim. The Tripper is all about capacity and stability. Capacity 1497 lbs.


Tripper XL 20' L 38.25" W 16.5" D RX 105 lbs.
For big families and big trips! Holds up to five adults or 3/4 ton of gear. Great for large families or long trips. Vinyl trim. Capacity 1600 lbs.



Ranger
Otter 16 Fiberglass 16'1" L 35.75" W 13.75" D PEFG 51 lbs. vinyl trim , wood trim
A beautiful, handcrafted canoe made up in the Squam Lakes region of New Hampshire. Stable enough for families, but fast enough for touring. Polyester/Figerglass construction. Wood trim is stiffer and looks great! Capacity 950 lbs.


Otter 16 Kevlar 16'1" L 35.75" W 13.75" D KV 48 lbs. wood trim
A beautiful, handcrafted canoe made up in the Squam Lakes region of New Hampshire. Kevlar construction. Stable enough for families, but fast enough for touring. Wood trim is stiffer and looks great! Capacity 950 lbs.



Sawyer
Champion KV used 18'6" L 33" W 11.5" D KV 39 lbs. $2200 SPECIAL DEAL $999
Classic lightweight racing canoe, used, in very good condition. Clear skincoat. Has shoulder pads on center thwart for carrying. Includes two lightweight fiberglass Native paddles. #8690-C



We-no-nah
Wee Lassie canoe/kayak 12'6" L 27.5" W 12" D CP 24 lbs.
New for 2008! This solo canoe/kayak hybrid is built in the tradition of the Adirondack paddling boat. The paddler is seated like a kayak and paddles with a double-bladed paddle. Constructed of Kevlar, the boat is very light and very efficient. It's perfect for folks looking for a light boat who want to explore the calm waters of ponds and flatwater rivers. Black anodized-aluminum trim. Fits a range of paddler sizes.


Vagabond 14'6" L 27" W 12.5" D RX/KVU 41/27 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Solo canoe. Royalex model has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar model has aluminum trim. Easy to car-top and works great with a kayak paddle.


Solo Plus 16'6" L 31.75" W 13" D RX/KVU 60/39 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Three-seat canoe that can be paddled solo or tandem. Royalex model has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar model has aluminum trim.


Kingfisher 16' L 38" W 13" D RX/KVU 65/39 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Royalex has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Boundary Waters 17' L 35" W 14" D TF/KVU 63/41 lbs. Tuf-Weave , UL Kevlar
Tuf-Weave has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Adirondack 16' L 34.75" W 13.5" D RX/KVU 62/37 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Royalex has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Escape 17'6" L 33" W 13.5" D TF/KVU 61/41 lbs. Tuf-Weave , UL Kevlar
Tracks well and offers plenty of capacity. Fast and efficient through the water. Excellent choice for recreational racing. Tuf-Weave has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Jensen 17 17' L 32.5" W 12.5" D KVU 37 lbs. UL Kevlar
Designed by Gene Jensen as a recreational racing canoe. Aluminum trim.


Jensen USCA AR used 18'6" L 32" W ? D KVU 33 lbs. $2399 SPECIAL DEAL $699
Used tandem racing canoe in fair condition. Kevlar ultralight construction with clear skincoat and wood gunwales. Very fast and very strong tracking. Meets USCA specs for Marathon class. #8501-C


Spirit II 17' L 35.5" W 14" D KVU 42 lbs. UL Kevlar
Maneuverable boat with plenty of space and great stability. Aluminum trim. Still one of We-no-nah's top-selling canoes.



White Canoe
Whitesport used 16' L ? W ? D FG 55 lbs. $900 SPECIAL DEAL $399
Used canoe, green, in good condition with many gelcoat scratches. Inexpensive lightweight canoe! #10020-C




Materials Used in Canoe Construction
AL = Aluminum; FG = Fiberglass; KV = Kevlar; KVU = Kevlar with Ultralight Core; KVEXP = Expedition-Weight Kevlar ; PEFG = Polyester/Fiberglass composite; PL = Polyethylene; RX = Royalex; TF = Tuf-Weave (50% polyester/50% fiberglass cloth); VL = Vinyl; WD = Wood



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