{"product_id":"northstar-northwind-16-kevlar-canoe-pre-owned","title":"Northstar Northwind 16' Kevlar Canoe - Pre Owned","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthstar Northwind 16 — Pre‑Owned, Excellent Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lightly used Northwind 16 at this price doesn’t come around often — and it’s ready for its next adventure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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...\u003cbr\u003eVisually, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16'6\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth (Gunwale \/ Max \/ 4\" Waterline): 32\" \/ 36\" \/ 32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker (Bow \/ Stern): 2.5\" \/ 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheerline (Bow \/ Center \/ Stern): 21\" \/ 14\" \/ 19\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal Load Range: 275-575 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 39 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NORTHSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52096033849639,"sku":null,"price":2299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/2676\/0999\/files\/hansel_bryan_190506-676-e1557944262450_1.jpg?v=1790196480","url":"https:\/\/kencooutfitters.com\/products\/northstar-northwind-16-kevlar-canoe-pre-owned","provider":"Kenco Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}