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Northstar Canoes - Northwind 18 by Northstar Canoes
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Sometimes more is better. The Northwind 18 offers the same stability as our flagship Northwind 17, but the additional space provides a little more comfort for a third member of the group or the family dog. There’s no need to debate bringing the Dutch oven and camp chairs. The Northwind 18 is ready to haul your gear.
Shown with optional 3rd seat
Ideal as the ultimate tourer / family boat, yet durable and light enough to compete in the Devizes to Westminster canoe race
Please be aware we hold limited stock as these boats are built to order, to ensure you have a custom specification to meet your exact needs. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and check lead times.
Please note due to its size, this item is not included in the free delivery option online. Please get in touch for a bespoke delivery quotation.
Measurements
Length: 18ft 9in
Length/Width Ratio: 7
Width: 36 gw / 36 mx / 32 wl
Sheer: 21 bw / 14 ms / 19 st
Rocker: 2.5 bw / 1.5 st
6” freeboard: 1200 lbs
Optimal Load: 400-700 lbs
Displacement: 2” WL : 230 lbs
3” WL : 390 lbs
4” WL : 530 lbs
5" WL : 715lbsConstruction options:
BlackLite:
Carbon outer with Aramid reinforcements. Combines the stiffness of carbon fiber with the excellent tensile strength of Aramid. Our full wet vacuum bag and foam core allows us to artfully balance strength and weight. For those that want significantly greater durability than StarLite, yet value a lightweight canoe. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings.
Color: Black carbon weave. Approx 48lbs
StarLite:
All Aramid. Our proprietary yellow and black makes a stunning moiré pattern. Full wet bag minimizes resin and creates the lightest weight canoe available. Foam core, ribs and internal reinforcements make a stiff, efficient hull. The choice of flat-water paddlers everywhere. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings.
Color: Northstar proprietary Aramid weave. Approx 43lbs
Trim Options
Aluminum:
Bronze anodized gunwales, thwarts and grab handles; thermoformed deck plates; ash portage yoke; laminated, contoured web seats hung on ash trusses.
Wood:
Oiled white ash gunwales; sculpted and laminated black walnut and ash end decks; walnut and ash laminated contoured web seats hung on walnut trusses; walnut and ash laminated thwarts and yoke; stem mounted tie down loops. Laminated black walnut and ash creates a distinctive and refined canoe that is stronger and lighter.