Special Deals on Boats at our Newton Paddling Store

Free Demos & Price Matching

At Charles River, every day is demo day! Drop by for free demos of any boat we sell. We will also match any advertised price on boats and paddles.
Charles River Canoe & Kayak always has used, cosmetic second, and discounted new boats on sale. Browse our list and come down for a free test-paddle! If you are looking for a boat from these manufacturers which does not appear on this list, we are happy to special-order it.

Spring Sale
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Specials deals are in red and also show the list price. Boats that are new this year are in orange.

Quantities and styles are limited. Prices and boat availability are subject to change without notice — call us to confirm availability if you are looking for a specific boat. All used and rental boat sales are final.

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Canoes On Sale

Great Canadian
Cape Cod Bay used 15'6" L 38" W 15" D FG 90 lbs. $975 SPECIAL DEAL $450
Used square-stern canoe, green, in very good condition. Classic, versatile and efficient. Offers a stable, dry ride under power, oar, or paddle. Square stern can accommodate a gas or electric motor up to 3HP. Capacity 875 lbs. #8723-C



Native Watercraft unique canoe/kayak hybrids propelled with a kayak paddle
Ultimate 12 Elite new, w/ skeg 12'1" L 30" W 12.5" D FG 50 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1699
New boat, sand (tan), at a great price! Innovative canoe/kayak hybrid perfect for touring or sporting. Unique "tunnel hull" looks like a catamaran and provides enough stability to stand-cast. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! "Elite" fiberglass version is stiffer and lighter, resulting in significantly improved ride and efficiency. The seat weighs 7 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 43 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #ULT-8606-M


Ultimate 12 "2nd", w/ skeg 12'1" L 30" W 12.5" D PL 55 lbs. $775 SPECIAL DEAL $599
New cosmetic second, red. Innovative canoe/kayak hybrid perfect for touring or sporting. Unique "tunnel hull" looks like a catamaran and provides enough stability to stand-cast. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! The seat weighs 7 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 48 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #4836


Compass 12.5 Elite new 12'10" L 31" W 10.5" D FG 33 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1249
New boat, sand (tan), at a great price! Extremely lightweight canoe-shaped hull designed to be paddled wih a double-bladed paddle. Hull design produces a very fast and efficient boat. Perfect for touring or sporting. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! The seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 22 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #4646



Old Town
Discovery 158 used 15'8" L 35.5" W 13.5" D PL 80 lbs. $879 SPECIAL DEAL $399
Used rental canoes. Our basic bread-and-butter rental canoe fits two adults and one child. #3366


Discovery 174 used 17'4" L 34" W 13.5" D PL 85 lbs. $929 SPECIAL DEAL $399
Used rental canoes. Our basic bread-and-butter rental canoe fits two adults and two children. #3365


Stillwater 14 "2nd" 14' L 37" W 12" D FG 55 lbs. $969 SPECIAL DEAL $775
Cosmetic second, green. Vinyl trim. Lightweight, stable platform for fishing or general paddling. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 800 lbs. #4771


Camper 16 used 16' L 35.5" W 13" D RX 59 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1025
Used canoe, green, in good condition. Vinyl trim. Stable and maneuverable, this canoe has a large carry capacity for its size and is perfect for families. More capacity than the Camper 15 for gear or kids. Capacity 900 lbs. #5201


Tripper XL used 20' L 38.25" W 16.5" D RX 105 lbs. $1849 SPECIAL DEAL $999
Used rental canoe, green. For big families and big trips! Holds up to five adults or 3/4 ton of gear. Great for large families or long trips. Vinyl trim. Capacity 1600 lbs. #5156



Sawyer
Champion KV used 18'6" L 33" W 11.5" D KV 39 lbs. $2200 SPECIAL DEAL $1200
Classic lightweight racing canoe, used, in very good condition. Clear skincoat. Has shoulder pads on center thwart for carrying. Includes two lightweight fiberglass Native paddles. #8690-C



We-no-nah
Jensen USCA AR used 18'6" L 32" W ? D KVU 33 lbs. $2399 SPECIAL DEAL $899
Used tandem racing canoe in fair condition. Kevlar ultralight construction with clear skincoat and wood gunwales. Very fast and very strong tracking. Meets USCA specs for Marathon class. #8501-C


Spirit II used 17' L 35.5" W 14" D KVU 42 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1999
Used once, with many scratches and scuffs. #SPI-6884-M




Materials Used in Canoe Construction
AL = Aluminum; FG = Fiberglass; KV = Kevlar; KVU = Kevlar with Ultralight Core; KVEXP = Expedition-Weight Kevlar ; PEFG = Polyester/Fiberglass composite; PL = Polyethylene; RX = Royalex; TF = Tuf-Weave (50% polyester/50% fiberglass cloth); VL = Vinyl; WD = Wood




Kayaks On Sale

Current Designs
Speedster like new 19'11" L 18" W KV 28 lbs. $2999 SPECIAL DEAL $999
Used surf ski in excellent condition, red. Very light and well-made Kevlar layup. With adjustable footpegs. Great fitness and training boat for flatwater and protected waters. Designed by 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton. #9602-C


Suka like new, with skeg 16'6" L 21" W FG 46 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2299
Like-new demo boat, mango. Pronounced "Soo-ka." A scaled-down version of the Caribou S for the small-to-medium paddler. Retractable skeg; bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Amazingly light, even in fiberglass! #4650


Storm new, w/ rudder 17' L 24" W PL 62 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $899
New, pre-2007 model. A ruddered sea kayak for the medium/large-to-XL paddler. Stable and rugged, this kayak will fit you and your stuff and provide a predictable ride. Bulkheaded bow and stern hatches, and full deck rigging. Redesigned with better KajakSport hatch covers.


Slipstream new, with skeg 16' L 22" W KV 41 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2375
Closeout deal on this new sea kayak, mango. Hard-tracking skeg boat. Maneuverable when leaned on edge. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For intermediate to advanced, small- to medium-sized paddlers. #SLI-8090-M


Oracle GTS "TCS" new, w/ rud. 17' L 21.5" W TCS 54 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1499
A hard-tracking and fast touring kayak similar to the Solstice GTS. "TCS" thermoformed plastic is stiffer and lighter than polyethylene, producing an efficient boat with a longer life span. Smart-Trak rudder offers solid footpegs even when using the rudder. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the small-to-medium paddler. #ORA-8129-M


Nomad/Extreme w/ rud., used 18'10" L 21.25" W FG 51 lbs. $2899 SPECIAL DEAL $1599
Used, in good condition. Yellow. A super-fast boat with plenty of storage space, this kayak is made to be loaded and taken on trips, but works equally well as a fast day-touring boat. Only 51 lbs. in fiberglass. Some scratches in hull, but otherwise in beautiful shape. Demos at the boathouse can be easily arranged; contact Dan at (617) 417-3610.



Dagger
Freefall LT used 9'5" L 24.25" W PL 40 lbs. $945 SPECIAL DEAL $399
Used whitewater kayak. Designed for creeking, the Freefall has plenty of stability and volume. Fits paddlers weighing 130-195 lbs. #4512



Englehart Products
Epitike 1000 used 9'2" L 18.5" W PL 25 lbs. $499 SPECIAL DEAL $199
A rockered whitewater kayak for kids, in very good condition, grey. Extremely maneuverable, but is not designed to track straight. No footpegs. Manufacturer recommends paddler weight 70-100lbs. Comes with float bags, water shoes, and paddle. #8496-C



Epic
GPX new 12'11" L 25" W FG 37 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1199
New recreational kayak, yellow, fiberglass "value" layup. Very light at a super price! Constructed of very light composite materials, the GPX is the lightest recreational kayak available. You'll love the ease of transport, stability, and efficiency in the water. A true joy to paddle, the boat also boasts a long life span due to the stiffness of its component materials. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #4479


V10 like new 21'4" L 17.1" W NX 25 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2716
Lightly used surf ski in new condition, white, with original cover. Nomex "Ultra" version. Demo boat with light scratches. Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V10 is a super-fast ocean racing boat. Excels in upwind or downwind surfing conditions. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out. The fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals on the V10 will accommodate paddlers from 5'3" to 6'7" in height. #9601-C


V10L "demo" 21'4" L 17.1" W CP 32 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2155
Demo boat with light scratches. Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V10L is a super-fast ocean racing boat. Excels in upwind or downwind surfing conditions. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out. The fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals on the V10L will accommodate paddlers from 4'1" to 6'3" in height. V10L has a lower front deck for decreased windage and a seat position ideal for smaller paddlers. #4823


V10L new 20' L 19" W CP 32 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2275
Slightly scratched new boat. Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V10L is a super-fast ocean racing boat. Excels in upwind or downwind surfing conditions. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out. The fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals on the V10L will accommodate paddlers from 4'1" to 6'3" in height. V10L has a lower front deck for decreased windage and a seat position ideal for smaller paddlers. #4822


V10 Sport used 20' L 19" W FG 39 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1325
Used rental sea kayak, white. Fiberglass "Value" version. Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V10 Sport is a wider, more stable version of the V10. Accommodates paddlers from 5'0" to 6'7" in height. #4490



Native Watercraft
Ultimate 12 Elite new, w/ skeg 12'1" L 30" W FG 50 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1699
New boat, sand (tan), at a great price! Innovative canoe/kayak hybrid perfect for touring or sporting. Unique "tunnel hull" looks like a catamaran and provides enough stability to stand-cast. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! "Elite" fiberglass version is stiffer and lighter, resulting in significantly improved ride and efficiency. The seat weighs 7 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 43 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #ULT-8606-M


Ultimate 12 "2nd", w/ skeg 12'1" L 30" W PL 55 lbs. $775 SPECIAL DEAL $599
New cosmetic second, red. Innovative canoe/kayak hybrid perfect for touring or sporting. Unique "tunnel hull" looks like a catamaran and provides enough stability to stand-cast. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! The seat weighs 7 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 48 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #4836


Compass 12.5 Elite new 12'10" L 31" W FG 33 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1249
New boat, sand (tan), at a great price! Extremely lightweight canoe-shaped hull designed to be paddled wih a double-bladed paddle. Hull design produces a very fast and efficient boat. Perfect for touring or sporting. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! The seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 22 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes. #4646



Nautiraid
Grand Raid II 520 Exp. used 17' L 29" W 79 lbs. $4900 SPECIAL DEAL $1499
Used folding tandem kayak, 1984 model, red, in good condition. Expedition-grade folding kayak that's super-stable and able to carry lots of gear. Can be converted to a single-seater and paddled solo. Can be used with a small motor or sail. Learn more at Nautiraid.com. #8743-C



Necky
Manitou 13 Comp. new 12'11" L 24.75" W FG 31 lbs. $1999 SPECIAL DEAL $1499
Closeout 2007 models! One of the sportiest recreational kayaks available. Stable and quite maneuverable, yet speedy. Cockpit can fit snugly or with knees loose. With bulkheaded rear hatch, deck bungees, and a comfortable, very adjustable seat. Fits a variety of paddler sizes. Composite version offers the stiffness and improved performance of a composite hull, and weighs 14 lbs. less than plastic. You just can't beat 31 lbs. at this price!


Manitou 14 Comp. new, w/skeg 14'4" L 24" W FG 39 lbs. $2349 SPECIAL DEAL $1799
Closeout 2007 models! Take the features of the plastic Manitou 14 (a stable light-touring kayak fully outfitted for ocean paddling, including a skeg), add the stiffness and improved performance of a composite hull, and lose 10 lbs., and you've got this boat. You just can't beat this price!


Eliza with skeg, new 15'4" L 22" W FG 40 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1999
Closeout 2007 Fiberglass Models! By using enamel paint instead of gel coat they saved 6-8 lbs. You can't beat a 40lb. boat, with the stiffness and performance of fiberglass, at this price! The first sea kayak designed specifically for petite to medium-framed females, and one of the lightest polyethylene sea kayaks available. Skeg improves tracking in windy and wavy conditions. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches; full deck outfitting.

Chatham 17 with skeg, used 17'2" L 21" W FG 52 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1999
Used rental sea kayak, yellow. A playful, maneuverable, rockered sea kayak. Snug cockpit, low profile, and a good lean. Put down the skeg, and it tracks well. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fiberglass version is lighter, stiffer, and performs better. For the medium-to-large paddler. #4050

Elaho w/ rudder, rental 16'4" L 22.5" W PL 61 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $699
Used rental sea kayak. Plenty of rocker for maneuverability, but tracks well when you put down the rudder. Multi-chine "diamond" hull provides good secondary stability (easy to lean). Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For the small-to-medium paddler. #3599


Elaho Carbon w/ rudder 16'4" L 22.5" W CB 48 lbs. $3699 SPECIAL DEAL $2399
Discontinued Advanced Carbon Composite model. All the features of the Elaho at only 48 lbs. Plenty of rocker for maneuverability, but tracks well when you put down the rudder. Multi-chine "diamond" hull provides good secondary stability (easy to lean). Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For the small-to-medium paddler. #ELA-4352-M (white).

Elaho HV w/ rudder, used rental 17' L 22.5" W CB 51 lbs. $3699 SPECIAL DEAL $1999
Used rental sea kayak in advanced composite carbon construction. Same hull shape as the Elaho, but with a higher deck for more legroom and storage space. For the medium-to-large paddler. #2121


Eskia w/ rud., rental 16' L 25" W PL 59 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $799
Used rental sea kayak. A very wide, stable sea kayak. For someone who wants the stability of a recreational kayak with the ability to take it on the ocean. Lots of rocker, so it's very maneuverable; put down the rudder, and it tracks well. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches; full deck outfitting. For the larger paddler. #3128



Ocean Kayak
Drifter new 12'7" L 32.5" W PL 56 lbs. $629 SPECIAL DEAL $535

Old Town
Loon 160T used 16' L 30.5" W PL 74 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $449
Used rental recreational tandem kayak with one cockpit. A recreational tandem kayak with one cockpit. Very stable. Offers fine tracking and maneuverability; rudder enhances steering and tracking in wind. High-back seats can be easily adjusted, and can be quickly positioned for solo paddling. Fits paddlers of almost any size. #4743



P&H/Venture Kayaks
Vela with skeg, new 15'8" L 21.25" W CKV 47 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2499
Vela with skeg, used rental 15'8" L 21.25" W CKV 47 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $2099
New (yellow, #VEL-7463-M) or used rental (red, #VEL-5625-M) kayaks. This Greenland-style, hard-chine boat is easy to lean and very maneuverable, lively, and quick. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For an intermediate-to-advanced, smaller paddler.


Easky 13 new, with rudder 13'7" L 26.5" W PL 46 lbs. $1049 SPECIAL DEAL $699
New boats with light scratches, yellow or red. Smaller cousin of the Easky 15 for the small-to-medium paddler. Rudder greatly improves tracking, steering, and handling in wind and waves. #4215


Easky 15 new, with skeg 15' L 23.5" W PL 50 lbs. $1099 SPECIAL DEAL $749
New boat with light scratches, blue. A stable light-touring kayak with nicely adjustable cockpit fitting. Skeg greatly improves tracking and handling in wind and waves. Fits a medium-to-large paddler. #3629


Skye w/ rudder or skeg 17' L 23.5" W PL 57 lbs. $1199 SPECIAL DEAL $799
Closeout deal on new boats, blue or lava (red). This stable, inexpensive sea kayak is perfect for the novice paddle looking to begin exploring the ocean. Cockpit can be adjusted for a proper fit. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Choice of skeg or rudder for improved tracking in wind and waves. Fits the medium-to-large paddler. #3628



Perception
Eclipse 16 new, w/ rudder 16'3" L 22.75" W PL 62 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1299
Closeout deal on new sea kayak, yellow. A solid sea kayak with plenty of initial stability, decent secondary stability, and a rudder. Cockpit fits snugly. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the small-to-medium paddler. #ECL-4084-M


Eclipse 17 new, w/ rudder 17'2" L 23.25" W PL 68 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1299
Closeout deal on new sea kayak, yellow. A solid sea kayak with plenty of initial stability, decent secondary stability, and a rudder. Cockpit fits snugly. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the medium-to-large paddler. #ECL-4081-M


Aurora Expedition rental 15'8" L 32" W PL 96 lbs. $799 SPECIAL DEAL $399
Used rental recreational tandem kayak with one cockpit. Very stable. Sturdy, high-back seats can be easily moved, and can be positioned for solo paddling. Bulkheaded rear hatch. Fits paddlers of almost any size, and can accommodate a small child in an optional middle seat. #2737



Wilderness Systems
Piccolo used rental 13'6" L 21" W PL 42 lbs. $749 SPECIAL DEAL $299
Used rental kid's kayak. The Piccolo was designed as a touring kayak for little folks. It's one of the best-performing kid's boats we've found. Fits paddlers weighing approx. 60-100 lbs. and under 5' tall. #4719.


Cape Horn 15 w/ rud., used 15'5" L 24" W PL 63 lbs. $1250 SPECIAL DEAL $799
Used light-touring kayak, with rudder, in very good condition. Stable and strong-tracking. Full deck outfitting; bow and stern hatches with small day hatch opening. Rudder improves tracking in wind and waves. Phase 3 seating is very comfortable and adjustable. Fits a small-to-medium paddler. #9165-T


Tsunami 145 new 14.5' L 24.5" W PL 55 lbs. $1100 SPECIAL DEAL $925
Closeout deal on new light-touring kayak, yellow, without rudder. The Tsunami has set a new standard for light-touring kayak performance and fit. Snug-fitting cockpit allows you to become one with the boat. Three-way adjustable seat is the most comfortable on the market. Molded-in skeg offers great tracking. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches and a day hatch opening. Full sea kayak deck outfitting. Fits a larger paddler. #TSU-6387-M





Materials Used in Kayak Construction
CB = Carbon; CL = "Carbonlite" Thermoformed Plastic; CKV = Carbon/Kevlar composite; CP = Composite (mixture of Fiberglass, Kevlar, and/or Carbon); DUR = "Duralite" Polyethylene; FG = Fiberglass; KV = Kevlar; NX = Nomex composite; PL = Rotomolded Polyethylene; SNR = synthetic and natural Rubber; SPVC = woven synthetic fabric coated with PVC; TRL = "Trylon" Thermoformed Plastic; TCS = "Thermoformed Composite System" Plastic

To learn more about these materials, visit our How to Choose a Kayak Guide.



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