Established in 1997 in Frampton, Quebec, Esquif is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and is proud to be the manufacturer of durable, reliable, and superior T-Formex. T-Formex is the best material for our advanced designs in Touring, Whitewater, Whitewater Touring, Fishing, and Hunting. Whether wilderness tripping, fishing, or just spending a day at the lake, your confidence and safety is a result of our commitment to building great boats. To learn more about our passion for canoes. T-Formex, and more, visit us at www.esquif.com.
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Overview
Highlights
- small & lightweight solo canoe
- pack canoe
- paddle with a canoe or kayak paddle
Available Colours
- Blue
- Green
- Tan
- Brown
- Black
Established in 1997 in Frampton, Quebec, Esquif is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and is proud to be the manufacturer of durable, reliable, and superior T-Formex. T-Formex is the best material for our advanced designs in Touring, Whitewater, Whitewater Touring, Fishing, and Hunting. Whether wilderness tripping, fishing, or just spending a day at the lake, your confidence and safety is a result of our commitment to building great boats. To learn more about our passion for canoes. T-Formex, and more, visit us at www.esquif.com.
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- 418-479-5351
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Features & Specifications
Overview
- Model Year: 2023
- Category: Canoes
- Canoe Type: Recreational, Lakewater & Touring, Fishing & Sportsman
- Paddlesport: Canoeing
- Number of Paddlers: Solo
- Structure: Rigid or Hard
- Propulsion: Paddle
- Best Used For: Recreation, Fishing, Lakewater Canoeing
- Intended Waterway: Lakes, Ponds & Inshore
Specifications
- Length: 12' " / cm
- Weight: 42 lb / 19 kg
- Depth at Center: 13" / 33 cm
- Width at Gunwales: 31.5" / 80 cm
- Maximum Width: 31.5" / 80 cm
Features
- Primary Material: Plastic Laminate ie. T-Formex, Royalex
- Hull Shape: Flat
Outfitting
- Gunwale Standard Trim: Vinyl
- Gunwale Trim Options: Vinyl, Ash
What Users Are Saying
The Adirondack is a great solo canoe in general. It can do most of the things a fishing kayak can do (fishing while standing up can be a challenge, but is possible in this boat), while being easy to car top and portage. I hadded a removable portaging yoke for longer portage, as well as a rear thwart with rod holders for fishing. A milk crate for carrying other fishing gear fits perfeclty behind the rear thwart and is still easily accessible from the seat. I chose the camo color and I do not regret it. The color is beautiful and it stands out beside other canoes. There is plenty of space to carry gear for multiple days canoe-camping trip. The boat capacity might not be rated in the specs, but it can take a lot while still being easy to paddle. The T-Formex material is tough and easy to wash. It feels like this thing could never break. My boat is a little heavier than advertised (even without the fishing mods), at around 43 pounds but I'm ok with it, since it is more solid than a lighter kevlar canoe for exemple. Other than that, the canoe is stable and the seat is really comfortable (there is a small bending in the front side of the seat that makes it both comfortable for sitting or kneeling). I paddle it mostly with a double bladed kayak paddle, which makes faster and easier to steer than with a single blade canoe paddle. Since it is short, it is easy to maneuver, but even if the small keel does help for tracking, it does not seem as easy to paddle with a single blade as the Esquif Echo (14 ft solo) for exemple. Overall, an excellent canoe: durable, stable, relatively light. Perfect for fishing, camping or for recreational use. I recommend it.
A lighter alternative to a fishing kayak. The Adirondack is just a lot of fun. Mine is tan. I use it mostly for fly fishing on small lakes and a small river. My principle reasons for trading in my old 17-ft aluminum canoe for the Adirondack were: 1.) something lighter than the 75 lbs. of my aluminum canoe, and 2.) something a little easier to manage in the wind. (I went to the dealer with the intention to purchase a kayak, The sales person directed me to the Adirondack as a craft easier to enter and exit. I'm in my 80s and, I am really glad for that advice.) While a kayak would have a more favorable cross section to the wind, the Adirondack isn't at all difficult to handle in a strong wind, and not having un-needed (for me) upper kayak decking, it is lighter than a kayak of comparable length. It is a little heavier than the advertised 39 lbs. Mine is 42 lbs., but it is still relatively easy to lift and carry reasonable distances on my shoulder. It is fun to paddle either with a traditional canoe paddle or a double-bladed paddle. I typically carry both. When I need power, e.g. to handle a strong wind, I'll use the double-bladed paddle, but when I want a more relaxed experience such as trolling, I'll use the traditional canoe paddle.
