Wee Lassie 10'5" Hand-Laminated KCH with Stronghold Gunwales & Bulkhead Flotation | Maraschino

Some boats are designed to get you from point A to point B. The Slipstream Wee Lassie is designed to make you want to keep paddling.

Faithfully shaped after the legendary John Henry Rushton design from the late 1800s, this modern Wee Lassie blends timeless Adirondack heritage with today's advanced composite construction. The result is an incredibly lightweight solo canoe that feels equally at home gliding across quiet lakes, weaving through winding streams, or disappearing into the backcountry in search of untouched fishing spots.

At just 14 pounds, this canoe is astonishingly easy to carry, load, and launch. Whether you're lifting it onto your vehicle, portaging to a remote pond, or simply carrying it down to the shoreline, you'll quickly understand why the Wee Lassie has earned such a devoted following.

Built for Adventure

The shallow V-shaped hull provides an ideal balance of speed, tracking, responsiveness, and confidence-inspiring stability. It paddles beautifully with a kayak paddle, traditional canoe paddle, or even a rowing setup, while the low-profile design minimizes the effects of crosswinds so you can spend more time enjoying the water and less time fighting it.

Its compact 10'5" length makes it exceptionally maneuverable on twisting creeks and rivers, yet it tracks remarkably well on open lakes when conditions are favorable.

Modern Performance. Historic Roots.

This Wee Lassie is built using Slipstream's proven Kevlar/Carbon Hybrid laminate, combining the lightweight stiffness of carbon fiber with the toughness of Kevlar. The hybrid construction is durable enough for everyday adventures, handling the occasional scrape against rocks, submerged logs, or beaver dams while remaining unbelievably light.

Slipstream's dedication to preserving Rushton's iconic design has earned national recognition. The Wee Lassie has been featured at both the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York, where it remains part of the permanent collection, and the Adirondack Experience Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, where visitors can experience paddling this legendary design firsthand.

Premium Features Included

This particular Wee Lassie comes equipped with several desirable upgrades designed for comfort, durability, and safety:

• Maraschino finish
  
• Kevlar / Carbon Hybrid laminate
  
• Ash inner and outer gunnels for exceptional strength and classic appearance
  
• Cedar decks that combine beauty with ultralight weight
  
• Stronghold Gunnels, adding a third reinforcing section for increased rigidity and extra confidence when entering, exiting, or rowing the canoe
  
• Bulkhead flotation, creating sealed air chambers at both ends to provide permanent flotation in the unlikely event the canoe becomes swamped
• Touring Tall Seat, featuring an adjustable high-back design with supportive side wings and fore/aft adjustment for ideal trim whether paddling solo, carrying gear, or bringing along a four-legged companion

Specifications

• Length: 10'5"
  
• Weight: 14 lbs
  
• Color: Maraschino
  
• Laminate: Kevlar / Carbon Hybrid
  
• Gunnels: Ash Inner & Outer
  
• Deck Material: Cedar
  
• Flotation: Bulkhead
  
• Seat: Touring Tall Seat
  
• Upgrades: Stronghold Gunnels

Whether you're exploring secluded Adirondack ponds, casting into hidden fishing holes, or simply enjoying an evening paddle after work, the Slipstream Wee Lassie delivers a paddling experience unlike anything else on the water. It's a canoe steeped in history, refined through modern engineering, and built to provide decades of effortless adventures.