Sportduo 13 IBKCH Canoe with Stronghold Gunwales, Bulkheads, and Crossover Seating | Natural

The Sportduo 13 is a versatile tandem canoe designed for both kayak-style and traditional canoe paddling. At 13 feet long, it handles twisting streams and large lakes with ease, making it perfect for adventures with two paddlers, gear, and even a dog. Its lightweight design simplifies loading and portaging, while the Stronghold gunwales and bulkheads add durability. The unique Crossover Seating option lets you paddle solo or tandem without sacrificing performance, making the Sportduo 13 a reliable choice for backcountry trips and water explorations.

The Sportduo 13 offers exceptional tracking, gliding straight with minimal effort thanks to its shallow V hull that smoothly transitions to a shallow arch. It responds quickly to steering strokes, making navigation easy and enjoyable. Its stable design surprises many paddlers, providing confidence even in waves up to 2 feet high. The low profile helps maintain course in windy conditions, while the ultralight weight makes loading and mobility effortless. Whether on calm lakes or choppy waters, the Sportduo 13 delivers a reliable and comfortable paddling experience.

The Sportduo 13 offers multiple adjustable seating options to help you find the perfect trim, whether you're paddling with gear or a furry companion. You can choose your preferred propulsion style—kayak paddle, canoe paddle, or even oars for rowing. Adjustable footrests add extra comfort and improve boat control and power, making every trip more enjoyable and efficient.

The Sportduo 13 shares its hull shape with the Impulse 13 but is built stronger and stiffer to handle the extra weight and different stress from two paddlers positioned near the ends. Despite this added durability, it remains ultra-lightweight at just over twenty pounds. Designed at a paddler’s request, the Sportduo 13 combines strength and lightness for a reliable tandem canoe experience.

Crossover seating allows you to move the seat further forward to paddle solo, or back to accommodate a second paddler.

Stronghold gunnels are a third section of gunnel added to further strengthen the inner and outer gunnel. Typically used for rowing configurations, or for paddlers that use gunnels to support their weight when entering and exiting the boat. They are a good idea for everyone, but do add a little over a pound to overall weight.

Bulkhead style flotation provides an air chamber at each end of the canoe.  It provides added flotation should the canoe become completely filled with water.  The bulkhead flotation provides adequate support and remains a permanent part of the hull.

• Length: 13'
• Width: 29"
• Depth: 11.5"
• Carry Capacity: 550 pounds