Pelican Explorer 146 DLX

Open Canoe With Seats & Backrests

A Pelican Explorer 146 DLX canoe could be one of the best purchases you make if you are looking for a single canoe that can do a multitude of things for not a lot of money. For may people staring out paddling their main criteria are for the canoe to be stable, hard wearing, spacious without being too big and comfortable. Well, you certainly get a good mixture of all those things with a Pelican Explorer 146 DLX.

First off, the Pelican Explorer 146 DLX is a nice and stable open canoe, so straight away it gives you the confidence to just be on the water and focus on enjoying your day out. The low maintenance seats are plastic as are the folding backrests and the paddling position is great for relaxed, efficient paddle strokes. The middle bench seat is great for taking a friend and inside there is even a handy little cooler section to keep your refreshments cool and easy to access. There is enough space on board to take a dog with you on your trip or even some lightweight camping gear if you fancy a longer journey.

The hull of the Pelican Explorer 146 DLX is made from the wonderful Ram-X material. This is a High Molecular Weight plastic that gives amazing durability at a weight and cost that is extremely reasonable. The plastic bow and stern end plates have comfortable carry handles built in and the whole canoe has an overall feel of quality.