Pal 16 Tuff Stuff Demo Canoe | Blue

This Pal 16 TuffStuff was originally custom‑built for one of our longtime customers. As happens to many of us, the years go by and the boats seem to get a little heavier. After trying it at home, he realized the 52‑pound weight was more than he wanted to manage, so we took it back unused and had a Kevlar version built for him instead — that one came in at just 45 pounds.

That means this beautiful Pal 16 is now looking for its next paddler at a greatly reduced price. It’s brand‑new, never been on the water, and ready for someone who wants a classic Nova Craft design with the durability of TuffStuff.

During its long history of building canoes, the Chestnut Canoe Company produced a range of models they called Pleasure canoes. One model proved to have such universal appeal that it became the definition of a general-purpose craft. This model began life as the Ajax but it grew to be so popular that it was renamed Pal to reflect the affection owners felt while using it.

Nova Craft has painstakingly reproduced the lines of the original Pal to provide today’s paddlers with the opportunity to own one of the best general-purpose traditional canoes ever made. It’s a great choice for paddlers who want a canoe that does it all well. Nicely suited for flatwater trips or short outings for sightseeing or fishing, the Pal handles rough water well and feels comfortable in windy conditions. Indeed, it’s a pleasure to paddle either tandem or solo. Once you paddle one you’ll know why owners call it “My Pal”.

Made in Canada.

• TuffStuff: 52lb / 23.6kg
  
• Length: 16’ / 488cm
• Width: 34″ / 86.4cm
• Center Depth: 13” / 33cm
• End Depth: 20″ / 50.8cm
• Rocker: Minimal
• Capacity: 800lb / 363kg
  
• Symmetrical Hull
• Shallow Arch Bottom
• Slight Rocker with Raised Ends