The Manitouana
The hull shape is a Swede form meaning that the ends are not mirror images.  The paddler sits aft of center.  This allows of a very long fine bow shape, which at speed produces minimal wave and lift.  The volume of the stern, has sufficient buoyancy to resist the lift of the bow, therefore the keel remains flat, keeping the complete waterline in the water for maximum hull speed. A minimum rocker to the keel, along with both ends of the hull having vertical side surfaces, provide tracking stability to convert all the paddles’ thrust into forward motion.
For cruising this makes for and efficient speed for effort.  With the hull on edge it carves a turn with ease, and with the rudder down turning is a snap.

When launching into the next wave or surfing, the long deck promotes a dryer ride and pearling resistance. Both ends are segregated from the cockpit by watertight bulkheads. The Swede form hull also provides excellent stability, with only the paddler,  and it even performs better when loaded heavy with gear. The hatches are flush to reduce wind resistance and spray.  They are held in place by two 1/4 turn cam latches that  pull down and hold the seal tight against the second seal.

The seat is of molded fiberglass designed to eliminate pressure points complete with an adjustable backrest that curves around your body, to provide indexing stability for the paddler when the boat is on edge.  Our butterfly peddle system is a unique design first prototyped in 1969.  It provides for firm heel placing while allowing the ball of your foot to pivot the peddle. 

A center strap attached to the seat takes all the forward force of your legs. Therefore the rudder cables only require a light force to steer.  This system achieves the exceptional ability of snug fitting different sized paddlers.  Knee indexing is maintained with the rudder up or down and during turns.


                                                                                Price  $  2,995.00 U.S./Can.

Dimensions Colours Available
Length (OA) Waterline Length Beam Depth Forward Combing Depth Aft Combing Vol. Forward Comp. Vol. Aft.
Comp.
White Only
18' 6" 16' 5" 23" 16" 12" N/A N/A


Deck Colours:

  • Light Canary Yellow with Black trim

  • Safety Yellow with Black trim

  • White with Black trim

  • White with Red trim

  • Viper Red with Black trim


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1-866-566-2233,
or info@sarasotatrailers.com

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