New & Used Canoes at our Newton Paddling Store

At Charles River Canoe & Kayak, we will work with you to pick the right boat from our wide selection of new and used canoes! Our staff knows and paddles the boats we sell, and you can, too, by taking advantage of free demos at our on-the-water facility. Don't forget our wide range of paddling gear and accessories — you can save up to 15% on gear when you buy a boat!

Charles River Canoe & Kayak carries a wide variety of canoes, from basic plastic models to top-of-the-line, lightweight composite boats. 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.

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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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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



Mad River
Explorer 16' L 33" W 15" D RX 71 lbs. vinyl trim $, wood trim $
Wood trim is stiffer and adds 1 lb. Capacity 1100 lbs.


Explorer KX 16'4" L 33" W 14.5" D KVEXP 54 lbs. aluminum trim $, wood trim $
Wood trim adds 3 lb. Vinyl trim IQ system also available. Capacity 1100 lbs.



Native Watercraft unique canoe/kayak hybrids propelled with a kayak paddle
Ultimate 12 w/ skeg 12'1" L 30" W 12.5" D PL 55 lbs. plastic $
Ultimate 12 Elite w/ skeg 12'1" L 30" W 12.5" D FG 50 lbs. Elite $
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 48 lbs. for plastic and 43 lbs. for Elite fiberglass. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


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! #ULT-8606-M


Ultimate 14.5 14'7" L 30" W 12.5" D PL 74 lbs. $
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 — they're even removable for use as camp chairs! Each seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 60 lbs. Can easily be paddled solo, but is designed as a tandem boat. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


Ultimate 16 16'1" L 34" W 12.5" D PL 84 lbs. $
Designed as a tandem, this larger cousin of the Ultimate 16 offers more room for paddlers and gear, plus more speed. Each seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 72 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


Compass 10.5 Elite 10'9" L 29" W 11" D FG 28 lbs. $
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, but the Compass 12.5 is the preferred boat for larger paddlers.


Compass 12.5 Elite 12'10" L 31" W 10.5" D FG 33 lbs. $
The longer cousin of the Compass 10.5 offers greater speed and more storage space. Incredibly light! The seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 27 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


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! #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


Pack 12' L 32" W 11.5" D RX 33 lbs. $
Small, lightweight solo canoe. Easy to car-top and works great with a kayak paddle. Vinyl trim. Capacity 575 lbs.


Guide 147 14'7" L 38" W 13" D PL 74 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Capacity 900 lbs.


Guide 160 16' L 39.5" W 13.5" D PL 82 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Capacity 950 lbs.


Stillwater 12 12' L 39" W 13" D FG 50 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Lightweight, stable platform for fishing or general paddling. Capacity 700 lbs.


Stillwater 14 14' L 37" W 12" D FG 55 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 800 lbs.


Stillwater 14 "2nd" 14' L 37" W 12" D FG 55 lbs. $969 SPECIAL DEAL $775
Cosmetic second, green. #4771


Stillwater 16 16' L 35" W 12" D FG 65 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 1440 lbs.


Camper 15 14'10" L 36" W 13.5" D RX 57 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Stable and very maneuverable. Capacity 800 lbs.


Camper 16 16' L 35.5" W 13" D RX 59 lbs. $
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.


Camper 16 used 16' L 35.5" W 13" D RX 59 lbs. $ SPECIAL DEAL $1025
Used canoe, green, in good condition. #5201


Charles River 16'3" L 35" W 14" D RX 62 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. Stable and maneuverable. Capacity 1050 lbs.


Penobscot 16 16'2" L 33" W 13.75" D RX 58 lbs. $
Black aluminum trim. With strong tracking and plenty of cargo capacity, Old Town categorizes this as an "Expedition" boat. However, it's also perfect for families. Capacity 1100 lbs.


Penobscot 17 17'1" L 33.75" W 14.5" D RX 65 lbs. $
Black aluminum trim. Two feet longer than the Penobscot 16 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 1170 lbs.


Tripper 172 17'2" L 35.5" W 15" D RX 80 lbs. $
Vinyl trim. The Tripper is all about capacity and stability. Capacity 1497 lbs.


Tripper XL 20' L 38.25" W 16.5" D RX 105 lbs. $
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.


Tripper XL used 20' L 38.25" W 16.5" D RX 105 lbs. $1849 SPECIAL DEAL $999
Used rental canoe, green. #5156



Ranger
Otter 16 Fiberglass 16'1" L 35.75" W 13.75" D PEFG 55 lbs. vinyl trim $, wood trim $
A beautiful, handcrafted canoe made up in the Squam Lakes region of New Hampshire. Stable enough for families, but fast enough for touring. Polyester/Figerglass construction. Wood trim is stiffer and looks great! Capacity 950 lbs.


Otter 16 Kevlar 16'1" L 35.75" W 13.75" D KV 48 lbs. wood trim $
A beautiful, handcrafted canoe made up in the Squam Lakes region of New Hampshire. Kevlar construction. Stable enough for families, but fast enough for touring. Wood trim is stiffer and looks great! Capacity 950 lbs.



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
Wee Lassie canoe/kayak 12'6" L 27.5" W 12" D CP 24 lbs. $
New for 2008! This solo canoe/kayak hybrid is built in the tradition of the Adirondack paddling boat. The paddler is seated like a kayak and paddles with a double-bladed paddle. Constructed of Kevlar, the boat is very light and very efficient. It's perfect for folks looking for a light boat who want to explore the calm waters of ponds and flatwater rivers. Black anodized-aluminum trim. Fits a range of paddler sizes.


Vagabond 14'6" L 27" W 12.5" D RX/KVU 41/27 lbs. Royalex $, UL Kevlar $
Solo canoe. Royalex model has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar model has aluminum trim. Easy to car-top and works great with a kayak paddle.


Solo Plus 16'6" L 31.75" W 13" D RX/KVU 60/39 lbs. Royalex $, UL Kevlar $
Three-seat canoe that can be paddled solo or tandem. Royalex model has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar model has aluminum trim.


Kingfisher 16' L 38" W 13" D RX/KVU 65/39 lbs. Royalex $, UL Kevlar $
Royalex has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Boundary Waters 17' L 35" W 14" D TF/KVU 63/41 lbs. Tuf-Weave $, UL Kevlar $
Tuf-Weave has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Adirondack 16' L 34.75" W 13.5" D RX/KVU 62/37 lbs. Royalex $, UL Kevlar $
Royalex has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Escape 17'6" L 33" W 13.5" D TF/KVU 61/41 lbs. Tuf-Weave $, UL Kevlar $
Tracks well and offers plenty of capacity. Fast and efficient through the water. Excellent choice for recreational racing. Tuf-Weave has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Jensen 17 17' L 32.5" W 12.5" D KVU 37 lbs. UL Kevlar $
Designed by Gene Jensen as a recreational racing canoe. Aluminum trim.


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 17' L 35.5" W 14" D KVU 42 lbs. UL Kevlar $
Maneuverable boat with plenty of space and great stability. Aluminum trim. Still one of We-no-nah's top-selling canoes.


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



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