New & Used Canoes at our Newton Paddling Store

At Charles River Canoe & Kayak, we will work with you to pick the right boat from our wide selection of new and used canoes! Our staff knows and paddles the boats we sell, and you can, too, by taking advantage of free demos at our on-the-water facility. Don't forget our wide range of paddling gear and accessories — you can save up to 15% on gear when you buy a boat!

Charles River Canoe & Kayak carries a wide variety of canoes, from basic plastic models to top-of-the-line, lightweight composite boats. Browse our list and come down for a free test-paddle! If you are looking for a boat from these manufacturers which does not appear on this list, we are happy to special-order it.

Specials deals are in red and also show the list price. Boats that are new this year are in orange.

Quantities and styles are limited. Prices and boat availability are subject to change without notice — call us to confirm availability if you are looking for a specific boat. All used and rental boat sales are final.

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Lincoln
Hidden Pond 14 used 14' L 34" W 15" D KV 44 lbs. $1900 SPECIAL DEAL $800
Used canoe, blue-green, in good condition with many gelcoat scratches. Great deal for this low weight! Wide and stable, this is a great canoe for small families or fishing. Paddle-lite Kevlar layup with wood gunwales. Includes bottle of blue-green gel coat. #9793-T



Mad River
Explorer 16' L 33" W 15" D RX 71 lbs. vinyl trim , wood trim
Wood trim is stiffer and adds 1 lb. Capacity 1100 lbs.


Explorer KX 16'4" L 33" W 14.5" D KVEXP 54 lbs. aluminum trim , wood trim
Wood trim adds 3 lb. Vinyl trim IQ system also available. Capacity 1100 lbs.



Native Watercraft
Compass 10.5 Elite 10'9" L 29" W 11" D FG 28 lbs.
Extremely lightweight canoe-shaped hull designed to be paddled wih a double-bladed paddle. Hull design produces a very fast and efficient boat. Perfect for touring or sporting. Some of the nicest seats we've seen — it's even removable for use as a camp chair! The seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 22 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes, but the Compass 12.5 is the preferred boat for larger paddlers.


Compass 12.5 Elite 12'10" L 31" W 10.5" D FG 33 lbs.
The longer cousin of the Compass 10.5 offers greater speed and more storage space. Incredibly light! The seat weighs 6 pounds, so when lifting onto your car the actual boat weight is 27 lbs. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


Compass 12.5 Elite new 12'10" L 31" W 10.5" D FG 33 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $999
New boat, sand (tan), at a great price! We're closing out this beautiful and efficient boat. #4646



Old Town
Pack 12' L 32" W 11.5" D RX 33 lbs.
Small, lightweight solo canoe. Easy to car-top and works great with a kayak paddle. Vinyl trim. Capacity 575 lbs.


Guide 147 14'7" L 38" W 13" D PL 74 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Capacity 900 lbs.


Guide 160 16' L 39.5" W 13.5" D PL 82 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Capacity 950 lbs.


Stillwater 12 12' L 39" W 13" D FG 50 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Lightweight, stable platform for fishing or general paddling. Capacity 700 lbs.


Stillwater 14 14' L 37" W 12" D FG 55 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 800 lbs.


Stillwater 16 16' L 35" W 12" D FG 65 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Two feet longer than the Stillwater 12 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 1440 lbs.


Camper 15 14'10" L 36" W 13.5" D RX 57 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Stable and very maneuverable. Capacity 800 lbs.


Camper 16 16' L 35.5" W 13" D RX 59 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Stable and maneuverable, this canoe has a large carry capacity for its size and is perfect for families. More capacity than the Camper 15 for gear or kids. Capacity 900 lbs.


Charles River 16'3" L 35" W 14" D RX 62 lbs.
Vinyl trim. Stable and maneuverable. Capacity 1050 lbs.


Penobscot 16 16'2" L 33" W 13.75" D RX 58 lbs.
Black aluminum trim. With strong tracking and plenty of cargo capacity, Old Town categorizes this as an "Expedition" boat. However, it's also perfect for families. Capacity 1100 lbs.


Penobscot 17 17'1" L 33.75" W 14.5" D RX 65 lbs.
Black aluminum trim. Two feet longer than the Penobscot 16 for additional cargo capacity and room for kids. Capacity 1170 lbs.


Tripper 172 17'2" L 35.5" W 15" D RX 80 lbs.
Vinyl trim. The Tripper is all about capacity and stability. Capacity 1497 lbs.


Tripper XL 20' L 38.25" W 16.5" D RX 105 lbs.
For big families and big trips! Holds up to five adults or 3/4 ton of gear. Great for large families or long trips. Vinyl trim. Capacity 1600 lbs.



Ranger
Otter 16 Fiberglass 16'1" L 35.75" W 13.75" D PEFG 51 lbs. vinyl trim , wood trim
A beautiful, handcrafted canoe made up in the Squam Lakes region of New Hampshire. Stable enough for families, but fast enough for touring. Polyester/Figerglass construction. Wood trim is stiffer and looks great! Capacity 950 lbs.


Otter 16 Kevlar 16'1" L 35.75" W 13.75" D KV 48 lbs. wood trim
A beautiful, handcrafted canoe made up in the Squam Lakes region of New Hampshire. Kevlar construction. Stable enough for families, but fast enough for touring. Wood trim is stiffer and looks great! Capacity 950 lbs.



Sawyer
Champion KV used 18'6" L 33" W 11.5" D KV 39 lbs. $2200 SPECIAL DEAL $999
Classic lightweight racing canoe, used, in very good condition. Clear skincoat. Has shoulder pads on center thwart for carrying. Includes two lightweight fiberglass Native paddles. #8690-C



We-no-nah
Wee Lassie canoe/kayak 12'6" L 27.5" W 12" D CP 24 lbs.
New for 2008! This solo canoe/kayak hybrid is built in the tradition of the Adirondack paddling boat. The paddler is seated like a kayak and paddles with a double-bladed paddle. Constructed of Kevlar, the boat is very light and very efficient. It's perfect for folks looking for a light boat who want to explore the calm waters of ponds and flatwater rivers. Black anodized-aluminum trim. Fits a range of paddler sizes.


Vagabond 14'6" L 27" W 12.5" D RX/KVU 41/27 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Solo canoe. Royalex model has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar model has aluminum trim. Easy to car-top and works great with a kayak paddle.


Solo Plus 16'6" L 31.75" W 13" D RX/KVU 60/39 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Three-seat canoe that can be paddled solo or tandem. Royalex model has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar model has aluminum trim.


Kingfisher 16' L 38" W 13" D RX/KVU 65/39 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Royalex has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Boundary Waters 17' L 35" W 14" D TF/KVU 63/41 lbs. Tuf-Weave , UL Kevlar
Tuf-Weave has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Adirondack 16' L 34.75" W 13.5" D RX/KVU 62/37 lbs. Royalex , UL Kevlar
Royalex has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Escape 17'6" L 33" W 13.5" D TF/KVU 61/41 lbs. Tuf-Weave , UL Kevlar
Tracks well and offers plenty of capacity. Fast and efficient through the water. Excellent choice for recreational racing. Tuf-Weave has vinyl trim; Ultra-Light Kevlar has aluminum trim.


Jensen 17 17' L 32.5" W 12.5" D KVU 37 lbs. UL Kevlar
Designed by Gene Jensen as a recreational racing canoe. Aluminum trim.


Jensen USCA AR used 18'6" L 32" W ? D KVU 33 lbs. $2399 SPECIAL DEAL $899
Used tandem racing canoe in fair condition. Kevlar ultralight construction with clear skincoat and wood gunwales. Very fast and very strong tracking. Meets USCA specs for Marathon class. #8501-C


Spirit II 17' L 35.5" W 14" D KVU 42 lbs. UL Kevlar
Maneuverable boat with plenty of space and great stability. Aluminum trim. Still one of We-no-nah's top-selling canoes.


Spirit II used 17' L 35.5" W 14" D KVU 42 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $1999
Used once, with many scratches and scuffs. #SPI-6884-M




Materials Used in Canoe Construction
AL = Aluminum; FG = Fiberglass; KV = Kevlar; KVU = Kevlar with Ultralight Core; KVEXP = Expedition-Weight Kevlar ; PEFG = Polyester/Fiberglass composite; PL = Polyethylene; RX = Royalex; TF = Tuf-Weave (50% polyester/50% fiberglass cloth); VL = Vinyl; WD = Wood



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