WaterQuest 14 Canoe - Camouflage

This canoe is extremely durable, both stable and maneuverable, and includes features not found on many other canoes.

Features

• Dry Storage
• A 42" beam provides greater stability than leading competitors
• Shallow "v" hull tracks well yet turns easily for river float trips
• Higher weight carrying capacity than the leading canoe under 15'
• Hull is 50% thicker than leading competitor
• Optional accessories include seat cushions, paddles, oars, oar lock socket kit, and motor mount
• Two year deck and hull warranty

Specifications

• Length: 14'
• Capacity: 725 lbs.
• Beam: 42"
• Weight: 95 lbs.
• Deck: Bronze
• HP Rating: 2.5 HP
• Hull: Camouflage

To view the insides features of this canoe click the view more images link at the top of the page.

The camouflage laminate on the hull is very durable. It has been tested for scratch resistance, UV fading, and adhesion using the standards and methods in the automotive and vinyl siding industries. However, if the hull if forced over logs, sharp rocks, gravel or other hard objects, the camouflage can be scratched. NOTE that the laminate will not peel away from the scratch. Also, the scratch will visually blend in, since the hull color matches a brown color used in the camouflage.

Loading
When loading your canoe, remember to distribute weight as evenly as possible from the bow to stern, keeping it as close to the centerline as possible. It's also a good idea to tie down any loose gear. If your canoe has a center seat you can place valuables (like watches and wallets) in the dry storage section of the center seat for their protection. Make certain that the number of passengers and amount of gear does not exceed the capacity limit posted on the canoe's capacity plate.
Insist that each person put on a personal flotation device (life jacket).

Launching
Launch your canoe from any beach or bank where the water is deep enough to support the hull.

Paddles
When selecting paddles, choose one that stands approximately as high as your chin. Blade width should be about 8". It is a good idea to carry an extra paddle in case one is lost overboard. The proper paddles can be purchased from Johnson Outdoors-Watercraft, Sport and Leisure Group.

Transport By Vehicle

Roof mount storage racks on cars, minivans, and SUV's should be at least 42" wide to properly support your canoe. If you do not own a roof mount storage rack, an alternativeis a cartop transport kit with foam blocks that attach to the gunwales (top edge of the canoe hull)

Transporting Instructions
(applies to storage rack or car top transport kit)
1. Position your canoe upside down on the top of the vehicle.
2. Center your canoe on the vehicle for equal weight distribution.
3. Place two straps or ropes across the middle of the hull, and tie on both sides of the vehicle.
4. Your canoe has a front and rear carrying handle. Attach ropes or straps in an inverted "V" from the front canoe handle to each of the front corner of the vehicle.
5. Repeat the above process for the rear carrying handle.
6. Make a final check to ensure that all tie down cords are snug, but not so tight as to distort the shape of the canoe.
7. During travel, stop and check all the tie down cords periodically.

Maintenance and Storage

Maintenance
Maintenance of your canoe, including the camouflage series, is very easy. Keep the surfaces clean by washing them with a mild detergent and water. If necessary, use may use a very soft bristle brush to help remove caked-on dirt. Do not use Armour-All or other plastic conditioner products. They can discolor, and even weaken, the plastic.

If the canoe should develop a hole, a patch must be applied by plastic welding. Standard glues and adhesives will not adhere permanently to the polyethylene hull. Use Dow 832 Universal Sealant for filling holes.

Storage
Always store your canoe upside down, supported on saw horses or boards so that end caps do not rest on the floor. Avoid stacking other items on your canoe. A method of saving space is to suspend the canoe from the ceiling of a garage or storage facility using straps that cradle the canoe.

Some of the seats have a removable drain plug in the support leg to drain any condensation or water. If the seats on your canoe have drain plugs, make certain the seats have been drained before storing for the winter.