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Spirit II, 17'0"
(Tandem Touring Canoe - shown with optional wood trim)
MSRP $2499
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very versatile tandem, with excellent performance and easy handling
"Balanced" is the best word to describe the Spirit II. It travels
distances easily yet turns extremely well. It's capable on rapids, and open water,
too. It's big enough for trips. It's also very stable.
So, does it obsolete all others? No. If you want an elevated level of a
certain attribute, say tracking or capacity, then a specialized design may
suit you better. But if you need a canoe that delivers a good level of all
types of performance, the Spirit II is ideal.
Canoe & Kayak Magazine tested it, and concluded, "...this canoe is
simple and functional. If you could have only one canoe to serve all your
needs for the rest of your life, the Spirit II would be one of very few
candidates."
At 17' long, it strikes a good balance between the efficiency of a longer
hull and the maneuvering of a shorter one.
The Spirit II is safe and roomy, too, having capacity for medium-heavy trips.
With two large people it draws just 4", leaving lots of reserve buoyancy
for gear. Loaded it becomes more stable yet still handles well, even on
waves.
Should you have a Spirit? If no single Wenonah seems ideal due to its
specialization, you likely need the wide versatility of our Spirit II, or its
cousin, the Aurora.
Also, you may wish to consider the Champlain. Similar in concept, this canoe
can better suit larger people and heavier loads.
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