Esquif Huron 17' Canoe | Green

Introducing the Huron 17'—the newest addition to our Huron lineup and the shallowest model yet. Built on the proven Prospecteur hull design but refined with a lower profile, this canoe delivers the perfect balance for paddlers carrying lighter loads or seeking an easier portage after a full day on the water. The shallower design also means better tracking and control when afternoon winds kick up. Crafted from durable T-Formex Lite, the Huron 17 resists damage and maintains its shape season after season, making it an ideal choice for wilderness expeditions and family adventures alike. At just 59 lbs, it's light enough to cart and carry, yet sturdy enough to handle backcountry lakes and river runs with confidence.

• Construction : T-Formex Lite
• Shape : Shallow Arch
• Length : 5.18 m (17’)
• Width : 88.9 cm (35”)
• Rocker : 8.9 cm (3.5”) bow and stern
• Depth : 39.4 cm (13.5”)
• Weight : 26.76 kg (59 lbs)
• Carrying capacity : 455 Kg (1000 lb)
  
• Gunwale : Vinyl
• Seats : Webbed seats

Care

The primary ingredient of Esquif rotomold canoes is polyethylene. Polyethylene is a tough, waxy-textured material that is unaffected by water and many chemicals. Additives are used to give UV and weather protection, prevent colour fade and protect the plastic during processing and throughout the life of the canoe.

Storing

Ideally your canoe should be stored inside, upside down on racks in a cool and dry environment. If you store your canoes outside it should also be upside down on racks and the wooden gunnels should never touch the ground. Do not store it where it will be exposed to ice and snow loads as this can distort your canoe. See the wooden gunnels section for specific care instructions.

Wooden Gunnels

There are a variety of opinions about cold cracking. During extreme temperature fluctuations, T-Formex has a thermal expansion factor different than wood, it can expand or contract faster than wood which can cause cracks from where the wood trim has been screwed, this results in cracks in the hull generally located near the saddles. Ideally, you are better off storing your canoe in an attached and insulated or heated and weatherproof storage.

If stored outside, we suggest unscrewing the screws from the deck plates over a distance of 36 inches without touching the seat hangers or thwarts to prevent cold-cracking.