Where are Wenonah Canoes made?
Winona, Minnesota
Wenonah Canoes are made in Minnesota. Wenonah Canoe is a smaller, independent, family-run canoe company in Winona, Minnesota.
How heavy is a Wenonah Canoe?
Wenonah’s Spirit II, a sleek all-purpose canoe made for multi-day trips, is available in several configurations. The Kevlar version weighs a miniscule 42 pounds and costs $2,099; the base model, a 68-pound boat made of a plastic material called Royalex, costs just $1,199.
How long is a Wenonah Canoe?
They vary in length from 14 feet to just over 19 feet, but all have generous width and depth, a shallow-arch bottom and 1 or 2 inches of rocker. MORE “BEEN THERE, DONE THAT” THAN ANY OTHER BOAT ON THE WATER.
Who owns Wenonah Canoe?
Mike Cichanowski
Mike Cichanowski is the founder and president of Wenonah Canoe and Current Design. Wenonah now employs about 90 people at two facilities in Winona. It’s grown steadily every year.
What does Wenonah mean?
first-born daughter
Photo: Centuries later, Wenonah (whose name means “first-born daughter”) still awaits DuLuth, but now from a park in the city instead of high atop Maiden Rock.
What are Wenonah canoes made of?
Wenonah’s Tuf-weave material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that outperforms either material on its own. The Tuf-weave layup results in our most durable composite canoes.
How do I tell what year my Wenonah Canoe is?
The first three letters MFP indicate you have a Wenonah canoe. The next two letters (or numbers) note the model of the canoe. The next three digits are the unique portion of your number that identifies your specific canoe. This is followed by a letter which represents the month of production.
Who was Wenonah?
Winona or Wenonah is a Dakota Sioux character in a “Lover’s Leap” romantic legend set at Maiden Rock, which is on the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin in the United States. Winona is said to have leaped to her death from this high precipice rather than marry a suitor she did not love.
How much does a Kevlar canoe weight?
around 45 to 50 pounds
How much does a Kevlar canoe weigh? Kevlar canoes weigh about 20% less than fiberglass canoes, at around 45 to 50 pounds for a 15′ 2-person Kevlar canoe. Kevlar canoes are perfect flatwater tripping boats, with extremely high efficiency and very low weight that makes them easy to portage.
How do you read a Wenonah serial number?
What are Wenonah canoes made out of?
What does the name Wenonah mean?
What is a Wenonah canoe?
Wenonah Canoe manufactures canoes and paddling accessories for paddle sports enthusiasts. IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE A PADDLER. You’re lucky enough. WENONAH’S ORIGINS.
What kind of boat is the 17 Wenonah?
materials and layups, the 17 Wenonah shares lines of classic wooden hulls from the early 1900’s. Ideal for general use and families, the 17 Wenonah has a unique look and storied past – a must for serious canoe connoisseurs and open boat history buffs.
How do I contact Wenonah?
Handcrafted with pride in the U.S.A. PHONE: 507-454-5430 FAX: 507-454-5448 [email protected] SHARE WHERE YOUR
Do you print weight-bearing capacities for Wenonah hulls?
Published weight-bearing capacities are misleading for a number of reasons, so we don’t print specific figures. Instead, we say that all Wenonah hulls have reserve capacity for their intended use. If capacity is critical, we suggest you load the hull with the intended weight and test it.