BWCA Grumman vs. Alumacraft Boundary Waters Gear Forum
The Great Outdoors. 04/25/2008 12:05AM. Grumman 17 and 19 foot in square sterns. Alumacraft 17 foot double end, which is more stable than a Grumman double end. However, the Grumman 17 foot light weight weighs 67 pounds, and the Alumacraft light weight goes 75 pounds.
BWCA: Anyone of hear of an Alumacraft QT-17W model?
08/08/2013 03:27PM. Thanks for the replies. Trying to get some more info from the seller since it seems like we are all stumped on this one. The QT-17WWR is listed at 80+ pounds, so I don't think that's the one. There are some Alumacrafts listed at 61 lbs (some of the QT-17CL models, depending on year). Aside from the hull thickness and weight ...
BWCA: Alumacraft Quetico question QT-17
Mar 26, 2011 · Text. Anyone know anything about old Alumacraft canoes? I found one for sale, the info that I got from the owner is that it's really old and the model number stamped on it is QT-17. What I'm really looking for is the QT-17CL (Lightweight) model, but was wondering if anyone can tell me how much this one weighs before I drive 60 miles to look at it.
BWCA 15 vs 17 aluminum canoe Boundary Waters Gear Forum
Oct 30, 2024 · Moderator. 02/24/2011 07:40PM. The 17' canoe will have better glide, will track better and will do a better job carrying your gear. The 15' canoe will be more difficult to paddle in a straight line and, being shorter, will be more cramped when you have it loaded. All reasons why most tripping canoes are 17' or 18' long.
BWCA Canoe and weight Boundary Waters Gear Forum
Aug 17, 2018 · Alumacraft Quetico-15CL comes in at 56 lbs. The Quetico 17CL at 61-64. The 17 was a standard outfitter canoe before the kevlar rage. I've done thousands of miles paddling and probably a hundred miles of portaging a 17CL It is unclear to me if …
BWCA Alumacraft Canoe QT 15 C Boundary Waters Gear Forum
Jun 22, 2021 · I recently purchased a like new Alumacaft QT 15 C canoe. Didn't really pay much attention to it until I got it home but the cross members appear to be in different locations than normal making the 2 cargo areas of the canoe very narrow for loading packs.
BWCA Lightweight aluminum canoe Boundary Waters Gear Forum
Nov 2, 2020 · For Alumacraft, look specifically for the QT 17-CL model (64 pounds) or Voyageur model (~56 pounds). Those are the two lightweight versions Alumacraft made. Some BWCA outfitters have occasionally sold used lightweight canoes, too. Happy hunting!" Thanks paddy, I had not been out to the canoes to confirm the exact model.
BWCA: 17' Alumacraft Quetico Canoe (QT17C)
May 13, 2017 · For sale: 1982 Alumacraft Quetico 17' canoe, model # QT17C. This is an all-aluminum canoe that weighs 73 lbs., has a 36" beam and a weight/load capacity of 730 lbs. Solid canoe that has been taken care of and is in good to very good condition. Last watercraft registration in MN: 2001. $450.
BWCA: Alumacraft Voyageur (17)
May 20, 2019 · Alumacraft Voyageur (17) ... This is one of the lightest aluminum canoes ever made (with .35 gauge aluminum).
BWCA Aluminum Canoes Boundary Waters Gear Forum
Jun 3, 2009 · BWCA.com is a great resource to aid in your planning and enjoyment of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness(BWCA) and Quetico Park.