{"product_id":"esquif-avalon","title":"Esquif Avalon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Avalon is one of the original designs from Esquif, it reminds us of some of our favorite canoes from years ago... The easy paddling and light feel of a Penobscot from Old Town, and that great shallow Vee hull is light and slender like the Malecite, but with more depth and so much more versatility, reminds us of the Explorer from Mad River. Noteworthy that this T-formex LITE model is nearly the same weight as the much less rugged Mad River Explorer in Kevlar (and 20 pounds lighter than the Explorer in Royalex.) \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIt's just amazing how Esquif has managed to stuff all these excellent traits into one canoe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvalon is ideal for day trips by recreational canoeists, as well as longer adventures with canoe trippers, and all who want a rugged canoe for versatile paddling on lakes or rivers, all while being much lighter and efficient than your average canoe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When the winds pick up the moderate profile and shallow Vee hull of the Avalon provide improved tracking and control.  Made out of T-Formex Lite, for the lightest weight for improved portaging and cartopping at the end of a long day on the water, while still being very durable when compared to more costly composite options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvalon is available in T-former LITE, for \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery good durability and lighter weight all in one great canoe.  LITE models have a lighter hull, as well as lighter gunwales, lighter seats and lighter thwarts. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile less robust compared to the original T-formex, this T-formex LITE version is still Much less likely to crack when compared the most rugged options from Swift or NovaCraft.\u003c\/strong\u003e When compared to other canoe materials, \u003cb\u003eT-formex LITE\u003c\/b\u003e is VERY light and portable, yet provides much more durability.  In our experience T-formex LITE slides over shallow rocky areas with much less damage than composite canoes, including those costing 3X more!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue (T-formex LITE.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16′ 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 34″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 15″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker: 2″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 55 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 700 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull shape: shallow Vee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeating: 2 Web seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoke: contour yoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunwales: Vinyl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: T-Formex LITE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center Seat, Deep Dished Cherry Yoke, Kneeling Thwart, Kevlar Skid Plates, SuperSeat Backrests, Seat Cushions, Thwart Bag, Bow Bag, Yoke Pad, Scotty Fishing Rod Holders, and the Side Mount Motor Bracket are available in stock options for the Avalon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esquif","offers":[{"title":"Blue (T-formex LITE)","offer_id":42973688889380,"sku":null,"price":2449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/esquif_avalon_blue_front-angle.jpg?v=1764441814","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/esquif-avalon","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}