Esquif - Cargo 17

When the destination is remote and the load is heavy, you need a canoe that doesn't make you choose between capacity and control. At 1,000 lbs of carrying capacity in a 95 lb hull, the Cargo 17 is built around that balance.

The square stern and 3" of rocker give this canoe a character that's hard to find in a boat this size. It handles an outboard up to 3 HP for covering big water efficiently, but it's equally at home under paddle when you're working through shallower or tighter sections. The 44-inch beam keeps it stable when loaded down with gear, without making it a chore to manoeuvre.

T-Formex construction means this canoe is ready for the kind of hard use that comes with serious wilderness tripping, hunting, and fishing. It's tough, low-maintenance, and built in Quebec to last well beyond a single season. Vinyl gunwales come standard with wood trim available as an option, and the Camo and Green colour options keep things practical in the field.

• Construction: T-Formex
• Length: 17' (5.18 m)
• Width: 44" (111.76 cm)
• Depth: 16" (40.6 cm)
• Hull shape: Square stern
• Rocker: 3" (7.6 cm)
• Weight: 95 lbs (43.1 kg)
• Carrying capacity: 1,000 lbs (455 kg)
• Max outboard: 3 HP or electric equivalent
• Gunwales: Vinyl (wood trim optional)
• Colours: Camo, Green
• Seats: Webbed with yoke