The Kestral is a very close cousin to the Merlin. Similar in shape, the Kestrel is designed to do much the same work as a Merlin, just for smaller people. It is slightly more maneuverable due to its bow rocker, but the straight keel line in the stern will keep the boat tracking straight without constant correction strokes. If you pack lighter than some and want an ultralight boat, consider the Kestrel, it's the lightest full-size woodstrip canoe on the market. We build this canoe to be the lightest full-sized woodstrip canoe you'll find.
Lightweight construction means easy portaging, no matter how long the portage.
The Dreamcatcher, our large capacity solo canoe. The Dreamcatcher is the largest capacity solo we build. Ideal for river travel, it also performs very well in flatwater. We took the Dreamcatcher out on Lake Superior one afternoon to ride the swells. We were far enough from shore to stay away from the whitecaps, and the Dreamcatcher rode up and over the swells beautifully, keeping us completely dry.