Northstar Northwind 16' Kevlar Canoe - Pre Owned

Northstar Northwind 16 — Pre‑Owned, Excellent Condition

This canoe came to us as a trade‑in, and it has a genuinely human story behind it. The gentleman who owned it bought it new less than a year ago with a simple plan: paddle tandem with his partner, and when she wasn’t available, enjoy it solo.

Sometimes life doesn’t line up the way we imagine. After a few solo outings, he realized he’d be happier in a canoe designed specifically for one‑person paddling. So he traded this Northwind 16 in for a true solo boat — and that’s how this beautiful tandem canoe ended up here.

They weren’t ultimately destined for each other, but the story isn’t over. If you’re looking for a fantastic tandem canoe at a great price, you might be the one to write the next chapter.

A lightly used Northwind 16 at this price doesn’t come around often — and it’s ready for its next adventure.

The Northwind Tandem 16'6" canoe is a top of the line Kevlar canoe built by Northstar, using their proprietary StarLite layup, with in-built ribs and foam core.

Using light weight aluminum gunwales, durable aramid construction, and webbed seats that will hold up to the weather, the Northwind is great for flat water paddling, day trips, short multi-day trips, and light enough to easily portage by yourself. Two seats and room for plus one or gear, the tumblehome hull makes it a breeze to paddle while giving you that extra carrying capacity.

This canoe came to us as a trade in. The gentleman who owned it previously bought it new less than a year ago. He had the idea of using it as a solo canoe, but after doing his best to make it work, he decided to swap it for a canoe designed for solo paddling. Although they weren't ultimately destined for each other, the story isn't over! If you're looking for a great tandem canoe at a great price, you could be writing the next chapter...
Visually, the boat is in great condition, but she sports a couple of well loved scrapes and bruises. It's not her first adventure, but it certainly won't be her last!

Not only is this an excellent, light weight, manageable, and reliable canoe, but with more than $1,000 off the original price, it's a great deal.

Details:

• Length: 16'6"
  
• Width (Gunwale / Max / 4" Waterline): 32" / 36" / 32"
  
• Rocker (Bow / Stern): 2.5" / 1.5"
  
• Sheerline (Bow / Center / Stern): 21" / 14" / 19"
  
• Optimal Load Range: 275-575 lbs.
  
• Weight: 39 lbs.