The Lutra is intended as a general purpose canoe.
The flat hull offers excellent initial stability and lively manoeuvring, yet it remains reasonably fast and directionally stable. Whether you wish to meander down a river, poke into inlets of a lake, or tackle some exposed lake crossings, this canoe has been proven to respond well.
- The relatively narrow maximum beam of 32" (tandem) or 30" (solo) allows easy cruising without having to displace too much water.
- The tumblehome affords a comfortable paddle entry, reducing the reach required to achieve an efficient paddle angle.
- The reduced above-water profile helps to minimise the effect of wind on steering and lateral drift, although the flat hull is susceptible to some drift.
- The light weight makes for easy manoeuvring, effortless acceleration to cruising speed and comfortable portages, as well as allowing easier car-topping.
Lutra length can vary from 12' to 16' for solo and from 14' to 16' for tandem.
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