Northstar B17 Blacklite (Carbon)

Northstar couldn’t follow the lead of every other canoe company and call this model a Prospector, even though it is their most versatile design. The B 17 will handle a month in the wilderness or carry the whole family for floats on the local river. You can load it with four barrels and enjoy its moving water performance on an expedition. Or you can enjoy its safe, stable reassurance while day-paddling when the two kids and Lassie are all hanging over one side of the canoe watching Mom land a walleye.

BlackLite:

Northstar's proprietary carbon lamination with Aramid reinforcements. Combines the stiffness of carbon fiber and the excellent tensile strength of Aramid. The full wet vacuum bag and foam core allows it 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.

SPECS

Length: 17’0″
Length/Width Ratio: 6.2
Width: 36 gw / 36 mx / 33 wl
Sheer: 21.5 bw / 14 ms / 19 st
Rocker: 3 bw / 3 st
Weight: 43 lbs
Optimal Load: 400-700 lbs