Champlain 16
A popular Peterborough Classic:
• Length 16'
• Maximum beam 32.5"
• Beam w/l 29.5"
• Beam gunnel 31.5"
• Bow height 26"
• Centre Depth 13.5"
• Draft 4"
• Displacement 325 lbs
• Wetted surface 24.5 sq.ft.
• Weight to immerse 94 lb/in
• Prismatic coefficient 0.557
• Keel-less or shoe keel
• Weight 45 to 55 lbs
The Champlain High-ender, built by the Peterborough Canoe Company, was one of their most popular designs. Originally built in cedar/canvas, it appeared in their final catalogue of 1961. The Champlain Lowender, with less height in the ends, was built on the same mold. A good traditional style general purpose recreational canoe. Features a moderate displacement, soft bilge and moderate rocker - paddles well in the 'heeled over' position. Ideal for recreational paddling (solo or tandem) and light tripping.
© The Bear Mountain Boat Shop 1993
Drawn by Ted Moores, Aug. 1993
Redrawn by Steve Killing, 1999
Customer built boat photos courtesy of Peter (1/2), Dick Bolhius (3), and Ray Norton (4)