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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Anyone of hear of an Alumacraft QT-17W model? |
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08/07/2013 01:33PM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I'm in the market for a used canoe and found a reasonably priced Alumacraft QT-17W. Owner says it is 61 pounds but doesn't know how old the canoe is. I've heard of a 17C and 17CL model, but never a 17W. Anyone have any info on the 17W or know how old they are? I've had no luck searching online.
08/07/2013 03:18PM
Not positive but I believe it stands for Whitewater.
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08/07/2013 05:29PM
Don't know anything, but 61 pounds for a 17' aluminum is pretty light.
Edit: But he may be right. Just snoopin' around, the QT 17 is listed at 64, the CO 17 is about 79. Still haven't seen anything about the W.
Edit: But he may be right. Just snoopin' around, the QT 17 is listed at 64, the CO 17 is about 79. Still haven't seen anything about the W.
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08/07/2013 07:42PM
There is a WWR model which stands for whitewater. That is why I assume that is what it is. May be an early version.
If not whitewater maybe it stands for Wide? Is it wider than the regular ones?
If not whitewater maybe it stands for Wide? Is it wider than the regular ones?
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson...and...“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
08/08/2013 03:27PM
Thanks for the replies. Trying to get some more info from the seller since it seems like we are all stumped on this one.
The QT-17WWR is listed at 80+ pounds, so I don't think that's the one. There are some Alumacrafts listed at 61 lbs (some of the QT-17CL models, depending on year).
Aside from the hull thickness and weight differential, what are some of the differences in an aluminum whitewater canoe versus a tripping one? I guess what I'm asking is, if this canoe does indeed weigh 61 pounds but is a whitewater model, would it prove inferior for lake paddling in the BWCA?
The QT-17WWR is listed at 80+ pounds, so I don't think that's the one. There are some Alumacrafts listed at 61 lbs (some of the QT-17CL models, depending on year).
Aside from the hull thickness and weight differential, what are some of the differences in an aluminum whitewater canoe versus a tripping one? I guess what I'm asking is, if this canoe does indeed weigh 61 pounds but is a whitewater model, would it prove inferior for lake paddling in the BWCA?
08/08/2013 10:14PM
Try calling Alumacraft. There's probably no finer place to get information about the boat than from the manufacturer of the boat.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson...and...“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
04/26/2017 09:15PM
I just bought one too. I was looking online for info and came across this post. It's the Quetico Wilderness model. 64 lbs.
I will be in the BWCA area (Ely) in late May (putting in on May 23 and getting out on May 29). If you're interested in purchasing it, please contact me. Asking $500 OBO.
Slideshow of pictures of my canoe (possibly for sale)
I will be in the BWCA area (Ely) in late May (putting in on May 23 and getting out on May 29). If you're interested in purchasing it, please contact me. Asking $500 OBO.
Slideshow of pictures of my canoe (possibly for sale)
Roling-Rock
04/26/2017 10:00PM
quote roling: "I just bought one too. I was looking online for info and came across this post. It's the Quetico Wilderness model. 64 lbs.
I will be in the BWCA area (Ely) in late May (putting in on May 23 and getting out on May 29). If you're interested in purchasing it, please contact me. Asking $500 OBO.
Slideshow of pictures of my canoe (possibly for sale) "
Where are you located?
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