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How Much Does Old Town Discovery 158 weigh?
87 lb
Overview
| Color | Camo |
|---|---|
| Width at 4″ Waterline | 35.5 in | 90.2 cm |
| Bow Height | 21.5 in | 54.6 cm |
| Depth | 13.5 in | 34.3 cm |
| Assembled Boat Weight The boat’s weight including everything Old Town supplies with the boat – Hull, Hardware, Seat, Accessories and Motor/Pedal console (when applicable). | 87 lb | 39.4632 kg |
What is the longest Old Town canoe?
At nearly 17 feet, the Discovery 169 is the longest in the Discovery series. Designed to go long distances, the Discovery 169 performs efficiently even when it is loaded with gear….Overview.
| Color | Green |
|---|---|
| Activity | Recreation, Fishing, Hunting |
| Number of Paddlers | 2 |
| Material | Three Layer Polyethylene |
| Length | 16 ft 9 in | 5.1 m |
What are Old Town Discovery canoes made of?
linear polyethylene
Old Town Canoe’s heavy but durable 17-foot canoe That tough-as-nails three-layer construction is a sandwich comprised of closed cell foam surrounded by layers of high-density linear polyethylene. No worries about running up on shore or bumping rocks downriver—the Discovery can take a beating.
How much weight can an Old Town canoe hold?
16 ft Canoe Weight Limit Examples
| Canoe Brand/Model | Length | Max Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Eagle 16 | 16’5″ | 900 lbs. |
| Old Town Saranac 160 | 16′ | 850 lbs |
| Old Town Guide 160 | 16′ | 1250 lbs |
| Mad River Explorer 16 FGX | 16’3″ | 1100 lbs |
What are Old Town kayaks made of?
First Old Town kayak is produced. Constructed of wood and canvas. 1966 Breakthrough R&D in fiberglass canoes wins Old Town the Grand Prize of the Society of Plastic Industries Reinforced Plastic Division. Selected for originality of application, design, utility, moldability and appearance.
Is a longer canoe better?
Longer canoes, once you get them up to speed, are easier to paddle over long distances. They also stay on course better and hold more gear. Shorter boats weigh less, are less affected by winds and are easier to maneuver and transport.
Who manufactures Old Town kayaks?
Johnson Outdoors, Inc.
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Sales: $30 million (2004 est.) The Old Town Canoe Company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of canoes and kayaks. It is a key part of Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s Paddlesports division, which also includes the Ocean Kayak and Necky Kayak brands.
Are Old Town kayaks Rotomolded?
Old Town makes kayaks using rotomolded polyethylene, which is a type of plastic. Polyethylene makes for durable hulls that can take a beating on the water and hold up well to the test of time.