Navarro Canoes...

the masterful marriage of classic beauty & contemporary design.

Navarro Canoe Company specializes in hand-crafted wood-ribbed canoes of extraordinary beauty, combined with the low weight and durability of composite hulls.

The traditional designs of Master Builder Vernon Pew and the touring/performance designs of professional paddler Bob Foote are the inspiration for Navarro Canoes, which have proven their mettle for over 40 years. Rugged wooden frames hand-selected for their rich natural grain reflect the art of traditional canoe building, while the strength and light weight of composite hulls provides a very durable platform that greatly reduces the physical demands of a long portage and makes getting out on the lake far easier for a much broader age group.

Navarro offers models for most paddling needs: recreational, touring, expedition, and performance. And the efficiency, strength and weight of our hull designs compares with any major manufacturer. However, there is NO comparison between the remarkable beauty of a Navarro wood-ribbed canoe and any other brand.

"I have yet to find a prettier, more classic, and well-mannered vessel manufactured by any other company for the price." A quote posted on www.paddling.net.

Here is another testimony just recently received:

"I recently purchased the Loon 17 (green) from Canoe Colorado. My son and I took it out for it's maiden voyage to mountain lake near Boulder, Colorado, which is susceptible to erratic and sometimes strong
winds. It performed beautifully in calm and chop and attracted comments for others on it's beauty. It handled extremely well, even with two somewhat novice paddlers, and at times we were both surprised at our speed across the water in moderate head and cross winds and with such little effort on the paddles. I love it. Thanks for making such an esthetically beautiful and functional work of art. It is exactly what I have been searching for some time and will become a family heirloom.

However, to ensure it lasts a lifetime and more, I have some questions regarding how to care for its beauty and function for years to come. In particular, can you tell me what type of wood isused in the seats, thwarts, yoke and gunwales, and what sealants or oils I can use toensure the woods' continued beauty and integrity? I found a product, Watco Teak Oil, is that a good product to use? What do you recommend I do topreserve the beautiful woodwork? Thanks, and keep making these wonderful canoes."

The Pursuit

The Pursuit is the choice of a wide range of paddlers who appreciate an efficient hull for long distance cruising or touring. This 17'2" touring canoe has impressive acceleration and glide. The straight sides and narrow beam offer increased cruising speed with minimal effort that borders on a performance design and the Pursuit's lower profile insures easy paddling even in windy conditions.

Straight Sides Shallow "V" Hull Long, Straight Straight Keel Line Low Profile

The Otter

The traditional lines of the Otter are reminiscent of classic wooden canoes. The Otter is an entry level canoe that offers a feeling of a steady platform. Paddlers will find them ideal cottage boats that are great for day tripping on small bodies of water.

Re-Curved Ends Straight Sides Flat Bottom, Full Keel Cottage Boat

Re-Curved Ends Tumblehome Flat Bottom,Full Keel Best Paddled Solo