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$119.95

Performance Touring
Escapade

A short, responsive, yet fast tandem that's solo friendly. The Escapade defines efficiency and superb performance in one compact package. We redesigned this one in 2009, reshaping the bow and stern to improve efficiency, and adding more tumblehome to make solo paddling easier. A good fit for smaller paddlers, those who pack light, and people who prefer a shorter canoe. At 16'6" you can add a center seat to make it a maneuverable solo, as this is the most friendly length to switch between solo and tandem paddling. Truly a superior hull design and a great paddling canoe. Compared to our Solo Plus design the Escapade is more stable and better suited to tandem paddling. If you'll paddle tandem most of the time, the Escapade is the right choice. If you're a solo paddler who occasionally likes to go out with a friend, you'll likely prefer the Solo Plus.

Ratings
Efficiency 8.00
Maneuverability 7.00
Capacity 7.00
Stability 6.00
Seaworthy 5.00
Dimensions
Length 16' 6" - (502.92cm)
Gunwale Width 29.5" - (74.93cm)
Maximum Width 33.5" - (85.09cm)
Waterline Width 30" - (76.2cm)
Stern Depth 16" - (40.64cm)
Center Depth 13.5" - (34.29cm)
Bow Depth 18.5" - (46.99cm)
Rocker 0" - (0cm)

Flex-Core - 57 Lbs.
USA MSRP $3,524 USD
Canada $5,749 CAD
Flex-Core - 57 Lbs. / USA MSRP $3,524 USD / Canada $5,749 CAD
Wenonah's Tuf-weave® material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. The Tuf-weave® layup results in our most durable composite canoes. Tuf-weave® canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price.

Flex-Core canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Escapade.
Outfitting
Silver Aluminum Trim
Ash Yoke Natural Satin
Colored Gel-Coat Finish
Aramid Bucket (Hung not avail.)
Outfitting Options
Black Aluminum Trim - $175
Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600
All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600
Center Adjustable Hung (Not avail. with WD or AWD) - $175
VersiGunwale - $175
We offer 8 colors of gel-coat finish for the exterior of Flex-core hulls. The interior of the hull shows the fabric's natural color.
Color Selector
Actual colors may vary due to display differences. May not be the Escapade. Shown with optional black aluminum trim.

Ultra-Light w/Aramid - 41 Lbs. / USA MSRP $3,624 USD / Canada $5,874 CAD
Ultra-Light w/Aramid - 41 Lbs.
USA MSRP $3,624 USD
Canada $5,874 CAD
Ultra-light hulls are stiff and incredibly light. They are ideal for speed and distance paddling and for all people or conditions that demand the lightest gear. In our Ultra-light construction a structural-foam core and ribs are laminated into the hull and sides. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. Seats, footbraces, and all hardware is then riveted into these plates. This gives a very secure connection and eliminates rivet heads on the exterior. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. We've used it for more than 30 years to construct extremely light and tough canoes. Wenonah Canoe is the worlds largest maker of canoes using Aramid.

Ultra-Light w/Aramid canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Escapade.
Outfitting
Natural (skin-coat) finish
Silver Aluminum Trim
Sliding Bow Seat
Ash Yoke Natural Satin
Aramid Bucket (Hung not avail.)
Outfitting Options
VersiGunwale - $175
Black Aluminum Trim - $175
All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600
Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600
Center Adjustable Hung (Not avail. with WD or AWD) - $175

Graphite Ultra-Light - 41 Lbs. / USA MSRP $4,024 USD / Canada $5,424 CAD
Graphite Ultra-Light - 41 Lbs.
USA MSRP $4,024 USD
Canada $5,424 CAD
Ultra-light hulls are stiff and incredibly light. They are ideal for speed and distance paddling and for all people or conditions that demand the lightest gear. In our Ultra-light construction a structural-foam core and ribs are laminated into the hull and sides. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. Seats, footbraces, and all hardware is then riveted into these plates. This gives a very secure connection and eliminates rivet heads on the exterior. A Graphite Ultra-light canoe is made the same way as an Ultra-light with Aramid, but with Graphite as the outer layer. It's ideal for paddlers desiring more stiffness in their composite canoe. Graphite transfers energy better than any of our other materials, which makes these the most crisp paddling canoes. The aesthetic appeal of a black Graphite canoe is also undeniable.

Graphite Ultra-Light canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Escapade.
Outfitting
Black Aluminum Trim (Std)
Natural (skin-coat) finish
Sliding Bow Seat
Ash Yoke Natural Satin
Graphite Bucket (Hung not avail.)
Outfitting Options
VersiGunwale - $175
Black Aluminum Trim - $175
All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600
Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600
Center Adjustable Hung (Not avail. with WD or AWD) - $175