Esquif - Miramichi 18

Some trips demand more -- more days, more gear, more people, and more distance from the nearest road. Named after one of Canada's great salmon rivers, the Miramichi 18 is built for exactly that kind of ambition.

At 18 feet with a shallow arch hull and 3 inches of rocker, this canoe moves efficiently on flatwater and handles well when the river gets interesting. The generous beam and depth give it the stability and carrying capacity to take a full load of expedition gear deep into the backcountry without feeling sluggish or unpredictable. For families, guides, and canoe clubs, the option to add a third or fourth seat makes it a practical choice for bringing newer paddlers along in a canoe that an experienced paddler can genuinely manage and trust.

T-Formex construction keeps this big canoe durable and low-maintenance across many seasons of hard use. At 84 lbs it's a substantial boat, but for the water it opens up and the loads it carries, that's a trade worth making. Available in Red and Green with vinyl gunwales standard.

• Construction: T-Formex
• Hull shape: Shallow arch
• Length: 18'
• Width: 38"
• Depth: 16"
• Rocker: 3" (7.62 cm) bow and stern
• Weight: 84 lbs
• Gunwales: Vinyl
• Colours: Red, Green
• Seats: Webbed
• Options: Third and fourth seat available on request