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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. |
Natural Kevlar/Carbon Hybrid on top. Natural Innegra/Basalt/Kevlar/Carbon on the bottom.
Scratch Pads $30
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Innate Fish Attraction
We have done some somewhat unscientific research and have discovered first hand even, that natural the Kevlar/Carbon actually seems to attracts fish! They often 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 green 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! Can't make this claim for the grayish Innegra/Basalt/Kevlar/Carbon... although it seems to "laugh at rocks". 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
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Traditional hung seat
The hung style canoe seat is available in webbing, either flat or contoured. The wider seat is useful if using a single blade canoe paddle -- it enables getting closer to the gunnel and water for more efficient and comfortable paddle strokes. However, it does make the canoe feel 'tippier' since you are higher off the water. 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.) $35 Flat webbing $45 Contoured webbing |
Kneeling Thwart
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Kneeling Thwart
Especially popular in a traditional setup, but functional in all model (Shown with optional pad.) $45 |
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!
Color can be added (see Colors tab), but color also adds weight.
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.
Same scoop: Color can be added (see Colors tab), but color also adds weight.
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!
Color can be added (see Colors tab), but color also adds weight.
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.
Same scoop: Color can be added (see Colors tab), but color also adds weight.
Natural Kevlar/Carbon is on the top.
Natural Innegra/Basalt/Kevlar/Carbon is on the bottom.
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