17’ Expedition Canoe

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In 2022, the 17' Loon designed by Bob Foote was renamed the 17' Oberholtzer in honor of the local legendary wilderness, architect, photographer and activist Ernest Oberholzter. His friends called him "Ober" for short and the Ojibwe Indians he canoed 3,000 miles with in 1909 named him "Atisokan" or Storyteller. Among many other accomplishments, Ober was one of the founders of the Wilderness Society in 1935 and helped solidify US and Canadian wildness preservation legislation ensuring generations to this day can enjoy the Minnesota-Ontario boundary waters.

The Ober is the perfect canoe for both day outings and wilderness trips. Easy to paddle on a leisurely afternoon, it can also handle an extended trip with plenty of room for gear or dogs. Adding a center yoke seat makes it an ideal family canoe. Loons have a shallow V-hull to reduce drag compared to full-keel boats, tracking in a straighter line than rounded bottom designs. The 17' Ober's straight keel and straight sides make this Navarro Canoe Co.'s go to for serious expedition canoeist, scout troops, summer camp operators and guides/outfitters.

Xpress includes coordinating shipping anywhere (accessible by canoe trailer) in the continental U.S. Upon completion of your hand built canoe, an invoice and payment link for the 50% balance plus shipping is sent via email. Navarro uses only proven and trusted carriers. Depending on your location, flexible arrival dates can lower shipping expense. For $1,000 additional you may select the Navarro Xperience.