Northstar Canoes | SKU: 210000010538

Northwind 17

$3,795.00

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Laminations

BlackLite StarLite Stealth

Trim

Aluminum E6 Carbon Wood

Product variants

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Description

The Northstar Canoes Northwind 17 is a top choice for paddlers who value versatility and performance in a tandem canoe. Designed to excel in both recreational and expedition-style paddling, the Northwind 17 combines speed, stability, and agility for an exceptionally smooth ride. Constructed with Northstar's advanced lightweight materials, this canoe is easy to portage and maneuver while still being highly durable, making it perfect for multi-day trips or casual day outings alike.

Its symmetrical, slightly rockered hull shape allows for enhanced tracking and responsiveness on open water and winding rivers, adapting easily to various water conditions. With comfortable seating and ample storage space, the Northwind 17 is built to carry gear for long hauls, yet light enough to handle with ease. Whether you’re navigating calm lakes or tackling challenging waters, the Northwind 17 offers the performance, reliability, and craftsmanship Northstar is known for.

Measurements:

Length: 17ft 6in

Length/Width Ratio: 6.6

Width: 36 gw / 36 mx / 32 wl

Sheer: 21 bw / 14 ms / 19 st

Rocker: 2.5 bw / 1.5 st

Weight: 40 SL / 43 BL / 32 STLH

Optimal Load: 350–650 lbs

Displacement:

2” WL : 200 lbs
3” WL : 350 lbs
4” WL : 480 lbs
5” WL : 640 lbs

Laminations

BlackLite:

Proprietary carbon outer with Aramid reinforcements. Combines the stiffness of carbon fiber and the excellent tensile strength of Aramid. Our full wet vacuum bag and foam core allows us to artfully balance strength and weight. For those that want significantly greater durability than StarLite, yet value a lightweight canoe. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings.

Color: Black carbon weave.

StarLite:

All Aramid. Our proprietary yellow and black makes a stunning moiré pattern. Full wet bag minimizes resin and creates the lightest weight canoe available. Foam core, ribs and internal reinforcements make a stiff, efficient hull. The choice of flat-water paddlers everywhere. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings.

Color: Northstar proprietary Aramid weave.

Stealth:

Carbon and Black Innegra co-woven outer with inner blanket of proprietary yellow and black aramid. Our lightest lamination at the expense of some durability, a dream for wet footed portaging. Only available with E6 trim and E6 parts: canoe weight reflects E6/E6 savings. Stealth is lighter than StarLite and has lower impact resistance. Weight savings and wet footed portaging go hand in hand. Many options are not offered with Stealth including: skid plates, adjustable seats, third seats, and kneeling thwarts.

Color: black carbon and black Innegra weave.