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As with all color chips, colors may appear different on this chart than they do on your canoe. Colors are great, they add to the spice of life... they make your canoe 'yours'. But keep in mind that if you choose to add color it will add 3-4 pounds; so we don't recommend it if you are truly trying to stay 'ultralight'.
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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 simply looks very classy in gray! Internal Scratch Pads
Several layers of kevlar and or carbon are laminated into the hull for extra protection. You won't see them once installed, but they are nice assurance to have. $35 |
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Storage
Slipstream uses the highest quality epoxy vinylester resins and pigments with superior UV inhibitors. Although these canoes are uncovered outdoors, it is good practice to store your canoe under cover to minimize UV damage, don't leave them out like this picture shows. 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. Our Collonite wax will keep your canoe looking as new as possible. |
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Laser Engraved Custom Wood Deck Plates
$40 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, 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. $49 |
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Seats
Standard Kayak type seat
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Standard Kayak type seat
A standard kayak seat is found in most of our canoes. There is closed cell microfoam on the bottom as a standoff from the hull. The actual seat may vary due to availability, but this is basically what they look like. Note also 4 mounts for the straps which keep the seat very securely in place. |
Kneeling Thwart
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Kneeling Thwart
Especially popular in a traditional setup, but functional in all models. (Shown with optional knee pad.) $65 |
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. $55 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. $119 for 2 bags, or $45 for just 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. $119 for 2 bags, or $45 for just 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