Like other quality canoe manufacturers, the Old Town Canoe Company uses different hull designs to give a boat its unique characteristics. The canoe's hull configuration determines such factors as stability, or the resistance to capsizing, and maneuverability. The Old Town Guide 147 strikes a balance in hull features.
Chines
The Old Town Guide 147 model features somewhat exaggerated chines, the section where the bottom transitions into the side. They give the Guide 147 a good measure of stability.
Length
The "147" in the Old Town Guide 147's name refers to the canoe's length. At 14 feet 7 inches, the Guide 147 is designed to be optimal for outings with fairly small cargo loads. With a maximum load range of 850 to 900 lbs. and two seats, the Old Town Guide 147 is a versatile boat.
Material
The polyethylene material used in the Old Town Guide 147 makes for a relatively heavy canoe, but it also helps keep the price down because superior, lighter materials are more expensive. So at 74 lbs. and a suggested retail price of $639.00, the Guide 147 also strikes a balance in weight and affordability.
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