| Author |
Message Text |
|
maxxbhp
|
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.
|
|
fitgers1
|
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?
|
|
nctry
|
I know the standard weight of my 4 QT17C's were 75 pounds. Never worried about the weight. I lived in those boats.
|
|
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)
|
|
firemedic5586
|
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?
|
|
paddy3001
|
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.
|
|
fitgers1
|
Not positive but I believe it stands for Whitewater.
|
|
paddy3001
|
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?
|
|
bobbwca
|
quote PINETREE: "quote bobbwca: "I weighed my 17 ft Alumacraft Voyager at 57 pounds.its a 93 model. "
That is a light one. They use to tell you what gauge thickness your canoes were."
I found a review on paddle.net
LINK
|
|
fitgers1
|
Try calling Alumacraft. There's probably no finer place to get information about the boat than from the manufacturer of the boat.
|
|
bobbwca
|
I weighed my 17 ft Alumacraft Voyager at 57 pounds.its a 93 model.
|
|
PINETREE
|
I have a q17 foot alumacraft listed at 72 pounds,weighted it and it was 85 pounds. THIS WAS A 1972 year MODEL.
|
|
paddy3001
|
Canoe is now sold, so this one will have to remain a mystery. I might call Alumacraft, though, just to satisfy my curiosity. Thanks for the suggestion, fitgers.
|
|
PINETREE
|
quote bobbwca: "I weighed my 17 ft Alumacraft Voyager at 57 pounds.its a 93 model. "
That is a light one. They use to tell you what gauge thickness your canoes were.
|