Silverbirch Broadland Canoe

Description

Drawing on classic lines and proven design characteristics of a traditional Prospector canoe, the Broadland is a true all-rounder and a real workhorse.  The 16' Broadland paddles incredibly well as a solo or as a tandem and is made in a choice of two revolutionary and incredibly-durable 3-layer materials.

We have optimized the chine, camber, and sidewall profile from the original Prospector design to increase both primary and secondary stability - making the Broadland a confidence inspiring canoe to paddle.

Our Polyethylene canoes are available in 2 specially developed constructions:

• Duracore is a tough and durable 3-layer Polyethylene material.  Made to last with a tough, high-density outer skin, a closed cell foam core, and a medium density inside skin to help dissipate the energy from impacts.  Duracore is made with a tought, UV stable, and abrasion resistant outer skin, and is easily repairable at home should you ever have an accident and damage it. 
• DuraLite - The outer skin is made with an incredibly stiff and tough whitewater grade plastic - the best we can find, the foam has been optimized to have a lower density, giving us a thicker core than that used in Duracore, and the material distribution between the layers has been optimised to make the most of the superior materials.  The result? Stiffer, lighter, and yet just more durable!  The noticeable weight saving over our Duracore laminate puts many models made with Duralite into close competition with more expensive canoes produced with composite or royalex construction methods.

Both Duracore and Duralite laminates come with a choice of trim options.  Vinyl is fitted as standard and comes with webbing seats, ash handles, and an ash carrying yoke.  Beautiful, hand crafted ash gunwales are an optional extra, which really accentuate the Broadland's graceful, sweeping curves.

Available in 4 specifications (for 15' or 16'):

• Duracore + with vinyl gunwales
• Duracore + with timber gunwales
• Duralite with vinyl gunwales
• Duralite with timber gunwales.

Also available in 'Highline" edition i.e. higher sides with extra freeboard for bigger water! Flotation bags also available.

When requesting a quote, please let us know which length, trim options and accessories you may require.