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As with all color chips, colors may appear different on this chart than they do on your canoe. The canoe shown above is “natural” (no pigment) kevlar -- kevlar fabric has a honey gold appearance. But also be aware that kevlar fabric without a color pigment is much more subject to UV damage. Hybrid and Carbon fiber are fine without a pigment. If you choose to add color to either of these laminates, it will add 3-4 pounds; so we don't recommend it.
A note about natural colors: Natural Carbon color is Black. Natural Kevlar/Carbon hybrid is the green/black weave. Natural Innegra/Basalt/Kevlar/Carbon is a gray/black weave. |
Kevlar/Carbon Hybrid color
Scratch Pads $30
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Innate Fish Attraction
We have done some somewhat unscientific research, and have discovered first hand even, that this Hybrid weave actually attracts fish! They literally follow you around, jump up out of the water, make all kinds of swirling movements around you. We have watched them follow a boat with this laminate while they ignore the colored one next to it. This is no claim to make your fishing better, but we've 'seen some things' that certainly make us wonder! Internal Scratch Pads
Several layers of kevlar and or carbon are laminated into the hull for extra protection. $25 |
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Storage
Slipstream uses the highest quality epoxy vinylester resins and pigments with superior UV inhibitors. It is still a good practice to store your canoe under cover to minimize UV damage. Regular waxing will minimize scratching (and tend to cover scratches that already exist). Wax also adds additional UV protection and will keep your boat looking new. |
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Laser Engraved Custom Wood Deck Plates
$35 ea. Stock: "Slipstream Watercraft" Personalize Your Boat! Examples:
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Gunnels
Native cherry or ash are available as standard options. Other species are available at an additional charge of $50. |
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Gunnel Scuppers
Spaces between the gunnels are reminiscent of traditional wood rib canoes. While wood ribs are no longer part of modern composite technology, scuppers are very attractive. Scuppers also serve the purpose of allowing water to be more easily emptied from the canoe, and they further stiffen the gunnel line. There is just something authentic about this option that draws us in. This is standard on Wee Lassie, Sacandaga, St. Regis, Impulse, Sport Duo. |
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Removable Yoke
Essex Industry makes this removable carry yoke (cedar) specifically designed for the Wee Lassie or the Impulse. Installs and removes in less than a minute without tools. Also doubles as extra support for entry/exit -- 60 seconds to install it, get in the boat, another 60 seconds to remove it. $35 |
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Seats
KOF 301
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Surf-to-Summit KOF 301
This seat comes standard with the Wee Lassie and Impulse. It is placed upon a 1” thick pad of closed cell foam that extends from gunnel, along the bottom of the hull and up to the opposite gunnel. Webbing binds the seat in place but it is easily removable. -Standard kayak type seat |
KGT 314
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KGT 314 Elite
The Elite takes comfort to a new level. Significantly more foam is pleated into both the backrest and buttocks portions of the seat. Dramatically improves long term comfort. Light weight and removable. $159 ea. |
KGT 400
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KGT 400 Expedition
Ultra padded in the buttocks area with thicker foam at contact points. Some people feel this is the most comfortable of the Surf-to-Summit seats. Light weight and removable. $214 ea. |
Contoured webbing seat
Flat Cane canoe seat
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Traditional hung seat
The hung style canoe seat is available in cane or webbing. Also available, as shown, with a much wider seat and contoured for additional comfort. The wider seat becomes more important if using a single blade canoe paddle -- it enables getting closer to the gunnel and water for more efficient and comfortable paddle strokes. Remember that hung seats add 4 - 5 pounds. * Note: We do not recommend the hung seat option with the Wee Lassie or the Sport Duo. Hung seats come standard on the Sacandaga and the Spree. $40 Flat cane or webbing $40 Contoured cane or webbing |
Kneeling Thwart
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Kneeling Thwart
Especially popular in a traditional setup, but functional in all models. $45 |
Reverse Cross-over Special Outfitting Option For Sportduo 13
SportDuo, top canoe. Impulse, lower canoe.
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Nearly half of all Sportduo 13s are purchased with “Cross-over Outfitting”
Problem: I want a 2 person boat that I can also paddle as a 1 person. In the picture below, the bottom canoe is the Impulse designed for 1 paddler, and shows where the ultimate seating would be for the 13' design. The top canoe is a Sport Duo also 13', which seats 2 people. You can see that if the rear paddler was to move their rear seat forward for 1 person paddling, ultimately their backside would be where the 'craft' word is on the side of the canoe Slipstream Watercraft logo is. But if they did that with the Sportduo, you would have the thwart in your lap, too close for entry/exit. What to do? |
Impulse, top canoe. SportDuo, lower canoe, with Reverse Crossover Special.
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Answer: When just 1 paddler wants to take out a Sport Duo, we have developed the Crossover Reverse Special that very closely duplicates the optimum seating of the Impulse (bottom canoe).
The front seat out of the Sport Duo is removed completely. Note: the SportDuo is now on the bottom, in the picture below. The rear seat is taken out, reversed, and located to the back of the front thwart that once had the front seat resting against it. Since the boat is concentric (front same as rear), you will now be paddling the boat 'backwards' (in reality, there is no backwards), and the 'new' front/bow is to the left. The advantage is now the rear thwart is not in the way when 1 paddler wants to go out and has to move his seat much closer to the center of the canoe. That is now behind the seat, instead of in front of it. We also add a 3rd set of foot braces (not installed yet, but it will be!) and 1 more set of eyelets to hold the seat. The result is a seat that is placed for 1 paddler, yet can be restored to the original SportDuo 2 seat configuration in minutes. The actual foot stay in the foot brace can be slid completely off the holding bar if it is in the way... or just slid behind the seat. --> This is exclusively an Ultralight Paddling option! $125 |
Seating Adjustment
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Non-paddling Passenger Adjustment
Proper trim is essential to optimal performance. Many boats have fixed seats which force paddlers to add rocks in order to compensate for pets, gear or kids as passengers. Not so with Slipstream Watercraft. If you provide the approximate weight and preferred location in the boat for your “passenger”, we’ll optimize your seating placement and/or make it adjustable to insure proper trim/performance. Further seat location is easy to change any time you wish, by simply adjusting straps. $30 It is up to you to provide for your passenger's safety. Correct PFD's are manufactured for adults, children, and dogs as well. These are super important to ensure great paddling experiences for all, year after year. Incidentally, often dogs like a dry, non slip surface. They feel very unsure of the paddling experience when they can't get traction on the floor. They also appreciate a dry place to lie down. Plan ahead. |
Kevlar, Carbon Hybrid
This laminate is unique in our industry. The outer skin is a 2x2 twill weave that appears with a greenish woven tint, yet is really the natural color of the Kevlar and Carbon fibers. Subsequent layers are a plain weave hybrid with each layer being oriented in a different direction to achieve maximum strength to weight ratio. It is light, stiff, and strong.... and seems to attract fish!
Innegra, Basalt, Kevlar, Carbon Hybrid
Light and stiff but even more impact and abrasion resistant with the added fiber collection. It is more of a grayish woven tint.
This laminate is unique in our industry. The outer skin is a 2x2 twill weave that appears with a greenish woven tint, yet is really the natural color of the Kevlar and Carbon fibers. Subsequent layers are a plain weave hybrid with each layer being oriented in a different direction to achieve maximum strength to weight ratio. It is light, stiff, and strong.... and seems to attract fish!
Innegra, Basalt, Kevlar, Carbon Hybrid
Light and stiff but even more impact and abrasion resistant with the added fiber collection. It is more of a grayish woven tint.
Floatation Types
There are 2 basic types of floatation.
1. An inflatable bag tucked under webbing. The inflatable type of floatation works best for floatation, and is the lightest (1.2lbs), but you must be sure to remove it for transport. $99 for 2 bags, and $35 for webbing installed.
2. Molded in floatation in the bow and stern. Foam is glassed in forming a rigid cover over top of it. It weighs typically 2.5lbs. $49 for both ends.
1. An inflatable bag tucked under webbing. The inflatable type of floatation works best for floatation, and is the lightest (1.2lbs), but you must be sure to remove it for transport. $99 for 2 bags, and $35 for webbing installed.
2. Molded in floatation in the bow and stern. Foam is glassed in forming a rigid cover over top of it. It weighs typically 2.5lbs. $49 for both ends.
Inflatable floatation bag
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Webbing installed in the bow and stern.
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Molded in floatation