{"title":"Bell Canoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/bell_logo.jpg?v=1737943220\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSad to say BELL CANOES are no longer available.  We do have a couple really nice USED Bell Canoes in stock.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe parent corporation of Bell Canoe Works [ORC industries] has announced they will no longer manufacture canoes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, poor service is NOT limited to cheap canoes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't be fooled!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn these days of poor customer service, your warranty is only as good as the place you buy from.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust like for the last 50+ years, Oak Orchard has parts in stock for the brands we recommend and sell.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can repair the canoe you bought from us and get you back on the water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJust like for the last 50+ years, we can phone our rep (\u003cem\u003ea real live person that know what we are talking about\u003c\/em\u003e) at Old Town, Esquif, Rheaume or Wenonah and easily get parts for the service you need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe get calls all the time from people trying to find parts for those very \"unique\" custom high end canoes, unfortunately parts are just not available, anywhere. What will you do WHEN your seat, endcap or gunwale BREAKS? You can't even get a yoke or handle to fit them.  We call them \"white elephants\" -canoes which turn out to be a costly mistake and provide a hobby of frustration rather than fun.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 50+ years Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts has proven that you can see ALL the best brands in one place. PLUS... on-site warranty, on-site repairs, in stock parts AND... lessons, rentals, free try-before-you buy.  AND... knowledgeable sales people that spend the time to help you buy the right canoe -the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTICE...\u003c\/b\u003e The company that made the Royalex material for BELL and ALL other canoe brands has stopped production.  Royalex was great material for canoes which we sold for many years. If you need a Light canoe that is VERY durable, we now have the new and improved Royalex 2.0 replacement in stock, called T-formex.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e Examples of high-quality T-formex canoes would be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oakorchardcanoe.com\/esquif.php\"\u003eEsquif\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oakorchardcanoe.com\/wenonah.php\"\u003eWenonah.\u003c\/a\u003e T-formex has proven to be the best canoe material by far, if you need Lots of durability and a reasonable weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bell-northstar","title":"Bell NorthStar (used)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe NorthStar is the ideal performance cruiser for canoeists who want an efficient canoe that's also versatile for canoe trips on lakes, streams and rivers.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis ultra light canoe is excellent for wilderness trippers who need the extra durability and lighter weight of a Kevlar hull.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ends of the NorthStar are flared which provides seaworthiness along with a lower profile.  This lower profile reduces weight and makes it much easier to paddle in breezy conditions as a tandem, or as a solo\u003cem\u003e (if you add the optional center seat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kevlar ultralight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e SuperSeat Backrests, Seat Cushions, Thwart Bag, Bow Bag, Center Seat, Kneeling thwart, Yoke Pads, Scotty Fishing Rod Holders, Kevlar Skid Plates and the Side Mount Motor Bracket are available in stock options for the NorthStar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16′ 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 34″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 13.5″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker: 2.5″ bow, 1.5\" stern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 45 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeating: 2 cane seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoke: contour yoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunwales: wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kevlar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is our USED Bell NorthStar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bell Canoe","offers":[{"title":"new model","offer_id":43027096207396,"sku":null,"price":4199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"used model","offer_id":43027096240164,"sku":null,"price":1999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/Bell-NorthStar.jpg?v=1765240423"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/collections\/bell_logo.jpg?v=1737943407","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/collections\/bell-canoes.oembed","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}