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The Aurora 16 is a versatile touring canoe designed for lakes, rivers, and wilderness travel. Its efficient hull shape provides a balance of stability, speed, and maneuverability, making it a great choice for recreational paddling, day trips, and multi-day canoe camping adventures.
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All Wenonah Canoes are handcrafted in their manufacturing facility on the banks of the Mississippi River in Southeast Minnesota. Each of their craftsmen pour dozens of hours of labor and decades of experience into each boat they deliver to their customers across the globe.
Wenonah designed the Aurora for exploring, day-tripping, and moving water adventures. The Aurora is a downsized version of the Spirit II--a nimble 16-foot canoe with plenty of stability and efficiency.
The Aurora is shorter than the Spirit, but still carries a load. It turns quicker in moving water and is ideal for exploring Northwoods rivers. Like the Spirit, the Aurora has an efficient hull that glides smoothly across the water, confidence-inspiring stability and predictable performance in wind and waves. There's good reason the Aurora is among our best selling canoes.
Features
Wenonah's Tuf-weave® material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone.
The Tuf-weave® layup results in our most durable composite canoes. Tuf-weave® canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price.
Wenonah Canoe Components
Specifications
Dimensions
☑ Length 16' 0" - (487.68cm)
☑ Gunwale Width 35" - (88.9cm)
☑ Maximum Width 36" - (91.44cm)
☑ Waterline Width 35.5" - (90.17cm)
☑ Stern Depth 18" - (45.72cm)
☑ Center Depth 14" - (35.56cm)
☑ Bow Depth 21" - (53.34cm)
☑ Rocker 1.5" - (3.81cm)
Ratings
☑ Efficiency 6.00
☑ Maneuverability 9.00
☑ Capacity 7.50
☑ Stability 8.00
☑ Seaworthy 8.50
Includes
☑ Colored Gel-Coat Finish
☑ Silver Aluminum Trim
☑ Ash Yoke Natural Satin
☑ Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
☑ Web Seat
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of canoe is the Aurora 16?
The Aurora 16 is a versatile touring canoe designed for lakes, rivers, and wilderness travel. Its efficient hull shape provides a balance of stability, speed, and maneuverability, making it a great choice for recreational paddling, day trips, and multi-day canoe camping adventures.
What is Flex-Core construction?
Flex-Core is a durable composite canoe construction that uses a foam core sandwiched between layers of fiberglass or other reinforcing materials. This design provides strength, rigidity, and lighter weight compared to many plastic canoes while still maintaining good durability for general paddling conditions.
Is the Aurora 16 suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Aurora 16 offers excellent stability and predictable handling, which makes it comfortable for beginners while still providing performance that experienced paddlers appreciate.
Can the Aurora 16 be paddled solo?
Although it is designed as a tandem canoe, the Aurora 16 can be paddled solo by sitting in the bow seat facing backward or by kneeling closer to the center of the canoe for better balance and control.
What type of water is the Aurora 16 best suited for?
The Aurora 16 performs best on flatwater and moderate rivers. It tracks well on lakes and calm water while remaining maneuverable enough for winding rivers and gentle currents.
How much gear can the Aurora 16 carry?
The canoe has a generous carrying capacity and can comfortably handle two paddlers plus gear for camping or extended day trips.
Is the Aurora 16 good for canoe camping?
Yes. Its efficient hull and large interior volume make it a popular option for canoe camping trips where paddlers need both performance and cargo space.
How maneuverable is the Aurora 16?
The Aurora 16 offers a good balance between tracking and maneuverability. It glides efficiently on open water but can still respond well when turning in rivers or tight spaces.
What seating and trim features does it typically include?
Most Aurora 16 canoes include webbed or contoured seats, a center yoke for portaging, and durable gunwales designed for long-lasting performance.
How durable is the Aurora 16 Flex-Core canoe?
Flex-Core construction provides a strong and resilient hull designed for years of recreational use. It handles normal impacts, shoreline contact, and typical paddling conditions very well while remaining lighter than many recreational canoes.