What is the warranty on the Old Town Canoe?
The hull and deck of any Old Town canoe and kayak products are covered the lifetime of the boat from the Consumer’s original purchase date. For PDL drives, it will be materially free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within five (5) years after the date of original purchase. Canoes can usually last up to 10-15 years before it will need to be replaced or repaired.Canoes dating back at least 8,000 years have been found from China to Nigeria and the Netherlands. Their history represents a global convergence of problem-solving and a unique story of place and culture.
What are old town canoes made of?
Old Town creates extremely durable and high-quality boats made from Rotomolded Polyethylene. Polyethylene is a very durable and lightweight type of thermoplastic that is widely used for multiple types of products. What happened to Royalex? In 2013 the plastics company PolyOne purchased Spartech, who had the rights to manufacture Royalex. Due to low overall demand for the material outside of canoe building, PolyOne made the decision to halt production.Royalex. For years Royalex has been the go-to material for most casual canoe buyers. Lighter than polyethylene and with more variety of design than aluminum, Royalex is essentially a plastic sandwich made of layers of vinyl, plastic and rigid foam.Canoes can usually last up to 10-15 years before it will need to be replaced or repaired. While polyethylene is resistant to saltwater and UV light, it will eventually succumb to these elements, particularly if it is made from Royalex.
How long will a canoe last?
Or maybe weight doesn’t matter if you keep your canoe on the beach, or you have a 15-year-old son to load and unload it for you. Durability – How long do you want your canoe to last? If you treat it with care and maintain your canoe, it could last your lifetime. Bottom line: you can paddle a wooden canoe as long as you are willing to give it the tender loving care that it deserves. More than a century of regular use is typical. The greatest harm that a canoe faces is being tucked away, forgotten and disposed of, like a child’s dearly loved favourite doll.Don’t sacrifice the process for the goal—let all ages paddle at least part of the time. Typically, children ages 4 to 7 will do fine sitting in the bow of a kayak but will not provide much propulsion, so your distances are limited. For children under 7, a canoe is an excellent choice.
Where are Old Town kayaks manufactured?
Old Town Ocean Kayaks are designed and manufactured at our state-of-the-art facility in Old Town, Maine, USA. Crescent Kayaks | Live In The Current | Made In America.