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Old Town Penobscot 16 Royalex Canoe
The straight keel line and sharp bow entry make the Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe easy to paddle.
- While excellent in flat water, the design and Oltonar/Royalex® construction makes it very much at home in fast water
- Oltonar/Royalex is lightweight while offering excellent strength and toughness
- Oltonar/Royalex construction gives canoe high impact- and abrasion-resistance, plus excellent structural memory and resilience
- Fine tandem day-tripping boat or solo canoe for paddlers with higher skill levels
- Straight-on speed, handling ease and capacity make this an all-around performance canoe
- Rounded bottom provides turning responsiveness
- Features new vintage-look gold-leaf graphics based on custom designs from the 1920s
- Standard features include black anodized aluminum gunwales, polyethylene decks with grab handles, ash carrying yoke and thwart, and web seats
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Old Town Penobscot 16 Royalex Canoe Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (13)
- Rugged (10)
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip (11)
- Flat waters (10)
- Rivers (8)
- Rapids paddling (4)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Recreational (5), Advanced (4), Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Swift
- Tough
Cons
Best Uses
- Flat Waters
- Rivers
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
Doesn't have quite the cargo capacity, and is not quite as stable, as our Mad River Explorer 16, but this canoe is swifter and easier to paddle. Although both boats are Royalex, this boat is not quite as tough due to aluminum gunwales. But the Penobscot performs better as a solo canoe than the Explorer...paddling from the bow instead of the stern. Took it out solo for 8 days on Utah's Green River, and it was a great tripper...handled well and as fast as other boats with two paddlers aboard.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cleans Easily
- Dries Easily
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Rapids Paddling
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
We use our boat primarily on windy lakes of CA. Handles beautifully in flat water or windy, wavy conditions. Light enough to easily load on our pick up truck.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
Use it on windy, wavy CA lakes. Great speed. Great secondary stability. Lightweight in and out of water.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Cleans Easily
- Dries Easily
- Good Waterproofing
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Ocean Swells
- Rapids Paddling
- Rivers
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
I canoe the surf and lakes. I used to do whitewater. I've done class IV in a discovery and have pictures to prove it. A couple of friends have Penabscots and I've been using shear grit to keep up with them for many years. This light weight perfectly designed canoe is heaven. Price was not a consideration in this choice. This is just the best canoe available.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Rapids Paddling
- Rivers
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
I've used the Penobscot on large wide rivers, small rivers with plenty of turns and obstacles, and lakes in just about every imaginable weather conditions. It tracks well on flat water, yet is quite maneuverable in rapids. While it's best for I and II rapids, it can handle III with the right paddlers. Similarly, it's an awesome day tripper, but if you pack carefully, can be a good multi-day canoe. This boat is no speed demon, but it's stability and responsiveness makes up for what you lose in speed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Symetrical hull design
- Very Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Class 1 rivers
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
great lake boat and because it is symetrical this boat can be paddled solo!two people with kayak paddles can move along very quickly and efficiently!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
- Scratches easily
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Multi day trips
- Rivers
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
Great Canoe for Multi Day Trips. Lightweight and Rugged. It scratches easily but that just shows that it gets used and it will take abuse for many years!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Rivers
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
I hated rental canoes and gave up on canoes, got this Old Town as a gift and it changed my perspective on canoes, this is fast, stable and comfortable. The canoe instills confidence. My wife and I are planning our vacation around this canoe. Other canoes where so tippy, this one is extrememly stable. Can't wait for our 5 day canoe trip!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Freight Hauler
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoe camping
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
I bought my canoe used from a white water outfit in VA. I used contact cement to glue a couple of those foam float pads that people lie on in the pool into the bottom of it. This provided a soft place to kneel as well as making it impossible to sink.
For 2 summers I practically lived out of it. # and 4 day camping trips with my girlfriend and all the supplies Lewis and Clark could have wanted. I would take both of my dogs out regularly and always had a great time. The canoe handled beautifully no mater how full or empty it was. Sadly while I was away from home for the winter it was stolen from behind my trailer. I haven't been able so far to afford to replace it. I miss that canoe terribly.
- Gift:
- Yes
Pros
- Cargo Area
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoe camping
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Rivers
Comments about Old Town Penobscot 16 Canoe:
This is a great all around boat. It handles very well and is great for carrying a lot of gear for overnight trips.
I have used this boat for a variety of challenges, up to class III+ rapids to week long trips down the river, and have yet to be disappointed by its abilities, handling, and usage.
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