Northstar Northwind 17' BlackLite with Carbon Trim and Kneeling Thwart
The Northstar Northwind 17 is the company's most popular tandem tripper. Remarkably maneuverable, yet reassuringly stable. Known to be the most seaworthy, yet fast, canoe available. When other canoes are wind-bound you’ll enjoy the thrill of playing in the waves.
Specs:
- Length: 17' 6"
- Length/Width Ratio: 6.6
- Width: 36 gunwale / 36 maximum / 32 waterline
- Sheer: 21 bw / 14 ms / 19 st
- Rocker: 2.5 bw / 1.5 st
- Weight: 43 lbs
- 6” freeboard: 1100 lbs
- Optimal Load: 275-575 lb
BlackLite:
Proprietary carbon outer with Aramid reinforcements. Combines the stiffness of carbon fiber and the excellent tensile strength of Aramid. Our full wet vacuum bag and foam core allows us to artfully balance strength and weight. For those that want significantly greater durability than StarLite, yet value a lightweight canoe. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings.
IN STORE PICKUP ONLY IN PORTLAND OR - NO SHIPPING