The Spirit is also a great solo as long as your not in a hurry. In an unbiased statement, it tracks and maneuvers better than many canoes Ive been in, and this includes some high rated big name canoes. After the short walk I decided that if durability and price were not themost important factors Id remind you that the Spirit II is available inWenonahs Tuff-weave Flex-Core, Flex-Core with Kevlar and Ultra-lightwith Kevlar layups. Dick's Sporting Goods the next morning and bought four more straps. The RX is holding up very well though. We-No- Na company very nice to deal with. I am totally happy with the boat. model name / number: Spirit II When the Wenonah Spirit II showed up at the Canoeroots office last fall in all its cherry-red glory, its mere existence marked the beginning of a new chapter in canoeing history. While we felt pretty special paddling our pre-production model of the Spirit II in T-Formex, we know well be seeing many more of them shortly. I have never had a canoe that was so flexible (mine is RX) and it oil cans so severely that when in the water its hull shape is nothing like the factory spec!! Seats, footbraces, and all hardware is then riveted into these plates. We recently bought a Wenonah Spirit II Ultralight. In summary I am very pleased with my Spirit 2 - tough weave in a bright red Ferrari color! refresh results with search filters open search menu. The canoe they dreamed up was 17-feet-long, had a 34-inch waterline, a 36-inch maximum beam, one-and-a-half to two inches of rocker and clean entry and exit lines. straps across the roof it was solid all the way home (south of Pittsburgh). It gouges easily on rocks, but has never been holed. Still a nice boat and very well made except for the oil canning. Surplus. The Spirit II is a little shorter than some of the other touring/tripping models by Wenonah and has a slight bit of rocker. Wenonah Canoes Spirit II in T-Formex is the culmination of a classic and widely loved canoe with a long-awaited material that underwent a tumultuous journey to production. It holds loads of gear. As efficient as a long-hulled canoe and as maneuverable as a short one, the Spirit II strikes a balance between all good things. Cheap. This is the one that my kids and I used to crab in Winchester Bay and fish on the Chetco River and lower Columbia. Text, or Call Jeff @ (503) 956-0561, 2023 Basswood Solo 34lbs 15ft 7in $3,499, 2023 Advantage 16.5ft 34lbs $3,599, 2023 Wee Lassie 20lb 10.5ft $2,399, 2022 Wee Lassie 20lbs 10.5ft $2,599, 2022 Wee Lassie 25lbs 12.5ft $2,499, 2022 Encounter 40lbs 17ft $4,299, Questions? Paddles a little better with some weight in it. refresh results with search filters open search menu. The boat is very responsive and both inital and final stability felt secure. It's great!!! So if you want a boat that is efficient, can hold a lot of gear, is fun to paddle and maneuver with or without a load, but still has reasonable stability for fishing when empty as long as you don't need to stand up, the Spirit II is definitely worth considering. If I get another one, it will be Rx. Wenonah advertises the Spirit II as ideal for sportsmen, whitewater paddlers, families, kids and pretty much anyone else who wants a do-it-all canoe. Beware wiring (e.g. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. Whatever you do, don't be tempted by the Old Town Pack 12. Adding gear to the bottom lowers center of gravity and of course the boat gets more secure on secondary. joplin for sale "canoe" - craigslist. The Royalex makes the canoe pretty easy to handle - I can put it on the roof of my Vibe by myself, but at times I wish it was a bit stiffer. The Spirit II's initial stability with two large paddlers in it and no other gear is reliable, then you can feel secondary kick in and firm up a bit, but you can go past secondary very quickly and roll the boat. It tracks really well, and likes the bent shaft. After growing up in MN. However, I will probably install some Kevlar stem guards since speed isnt an issue. We (2 adults and one teenager) like to travel at decent speeds and we don't have any small children on board, so we will take performance over stability. On sale~, The aquos. the boat felt really comfortable and easy going and whenever correction were needed my 6 year old boy in the front seat helped with a draw and a pry here and there. Sweet, smooth and efficient. It's just cosmetic. Didn't balance well on the thwart; not centered. No need to say I could not find what I was looking for. In whitewater and rapids it just does exactly what you expect and what you want. As for tracking, it lacks real tracking by my wifes standards. We purchased a Wenonah Spirit II Royalex, Alaskan ivory with performance package account. We own 8 canoes (1 under construction), 4 kayaks (one under construction), and have paddled, build, repaired, altered, or modified almost every conceivable make or type of canoe on the market (barring dugouts). If you want and easy paddling, tough boat that will carry you your spouse and a day of gear great get a kevlar Spirit II. I wrote a review praising my Spirit II ten years ago and guess what, I am still paddling it. I decided that I would not need my canoe in Juneau, Alaska. Clipper Yukon Canoe - NEW - with Kevlar reinforcing. Packed with power even when packed with stuff. Wenonah Spirit II Kevlar Canoe - $1,750 (Shakopee) craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMap condition: excellent make / manufacturer: Wenonah model name / number: Spirit II size / dimensions: 17.0 feet 2005 Wenonah Spirit II in Kevlar. kansas city. Good fishing platform as well. I took the seats out of this boat and moved the center thwart, I then installed a center seat to make it a solo. If you are considering a canoe purchase, give this boat close attention. So my two cent summary: if you're larger paddler(s) and want the best canoe to fish for a few hours from or one you can easily stand up in, get one with a flatter bottom (like the Kingfisher). no hidden. Wenonah Canoes' Spirit II in T-Formex is the culmination of a classic and widely loved canoe with a long-awaited material that underwent a tumultuous journey to production. Not exactly light (67 lbs), but easy enough for one person to handle. this boat has been to the BWCA 10 trips. Anyway we took it on countless day trips last year and stable are an understatement even with the dogs both in the 60lbs. February 17th, 2006. We buy, sell & trade canoes Lets talk! With some research and guidance from the sales team I landed on the Wenonah Spirit II. I'm considering picking up a used Wenonah Spirit II in royalex and I was wondering what a reasonable price for it would be. That said, I've sold the J-18 and I really need to demo a Solo-Plus Back to Spirit II and stability. If you have paddling experience and are looking for a do-everything canoe thats as efficient as possible, check out our performance touring lineup. added a FoxWorks Guide model -- 18 onces of pure efficiency!). When loaded light, it skips across the water, but loses some tracking. Wenonah's Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. I've been paddling this canoe for about five years. Have had the canoe down a couple of local rivers. Interior is in excellent condition and ready for the water.Portage shoulder pads attached and included ($70 value). comes without a carry yoke which I didn't like and bought a clip on yoke. As I put some more miles on it I'll see if there is anything I don't like about it, but for now I'm really happy with this canoe. Easy to turn and tracks great. The Minnesota II you don't want to load much beyond 600 pounds. I bought my Royalex hull Spirit II two years ago. It's capable on rapids, and open water, too. On calm lakes and ponds it's a great fishing platform. Last month it went on its first BWCA trip and I would give it an A. We used to take it to Navajo lake a lot, and it always did great! Your access to this service has been limited. Wenonah Spirit II Fiberglass Kevlar Canoe. cars & trucks 32 . joplin. "Balanced" is the best word to describe the Spirit II. To see if its truly the kind of canoe a dealer in Missoula could sellto anyone we paddled it in a variety of conditions. Seaworthy and predictable in wind and waves. The Spirit II is safe and roomy, too, having capacity for medium-heavy trips. Just look at what most of the outfitters in Ely use. On the Spirit II, I just shove off and jump in. $1,400. We took our new Royalex Spirit II on it's maiden voyage on the Hillsborough River last weekend. I love the way it tracks through the water with or without gear. I've paddled it tandem and with both my wife AND two young kids aboard. Jensen V1-Pro 18' 6", Jensen V1-A Mens 18' 6", J-193 18' 0". In addition to the Spirit II they will build the Aurora, Adirondack, Prospector 16, Prospector 15, Wilderness and Blackwater. bend. Nothing that cant be addressed with some elbow grease though. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. for sale. I've also switched on-and-off with a Penobscot, and find the Spirit II just seems to do what I want it to more effortlessly. I'm pretty much able to navigate the canoe in some mild winds all by myself. Primary stability is acceptable, but secondary is amazing. It is a freighter with a heart of a cruiser. CL. ~ Salida. Though I placed a deposit on a Bell Northwind in Royalex, I I am 6' 215lbs and have been kayaking for the last 9 years. $5 and under ; $500 and over ; Selected Items Sort By: Showing 1 -27 of 27 Items. The canoe weighs around 55 pounds. My best friend had messed up her foot so we couldn't take our summer backpacking trips. didn't want to go less than 17' and the Royalex version of the I wonder why I waited so long. It was a sad day when I sold it a few years ago, but I needed to make room for my Champlain with the growing family. It's perfect for the kind of adventures we take. Plenty storage: air. We set off onto the river in a slight rain. Our T-Formex tester has ashand webbing seats which adds even more to the Spirit IIs do-it-all sensibility. It was just a few inches off the water, and we landed just fine. The dealer told Renner he needed acanoe he could sell to anyone. As efficient as a long-hulled canoe and as maneuverable as a short one, the Spirit II strikes a balance between all good things. Owned a kevlar ultra light with wooden gunnels for five years. The canoe itself is 17 long and is a Wenonah Spirit II. It is great for the Susquehanna river - very stable, even when turning around for gear and fishing. It paddles and handles very well. I was in front, and there were times as I was driving hard, the bow came out of the water, and my friend was still able to steer and handle the boat in the wind and chop. $800. 17 in length, very light, two people can carry very easily. You get what you pay for!! Please contact me. Family verdict is that the seats are not very comfortable though, plan on buying some Cripple Creek seat backs. She would buy this boat brand new, and so would I. Beyond its elegance, the canoe just handles like a dream. bend. One of ourBest Sellers! We got the Spirit II in Tuf-weave Flexcore. I bought it when I was sixteen after getting a lot of advise on canoes from people all over Canada and Minnesota.