What are the differences between canoe types?
I liken an Alumacraft canoe to a Chevy, or Dodge, automobile. Good solid, dependable transportation …. but nothing fancy. They are our heaviest canoes but only weigh #62. The next step up are Royalex, or heavy duty plastic, canoes like Penobscots and Eclipses. They weigh a few pounds less than aluminum and are faster and quieter in the water. From there you go to the top of the line canoes made out of kevlar cloth. They weigh as little as #39 and are also fast and quiet. They require more care, when loading and unloading, but are worth it if you are going to do any portaging. We now carry a large variety of kevlar models to suit the needs of every paddler.
