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Vacuum Infusion Processing
Vacuum infusion is a variation of vacuum bagging where the resin is introduced into the mold after the vacuum has pulled the bag down and compacted the laminate. The method is defined as
having lower than atmospheric pressure in the mold cavity. The reinforcement and core material are laid-up dry in the mold. This is done by hand and provides the opportunity to precisely
position the reinforcement. When the resin is pulled into the mold the laminate is already compacted; therefore, there is no room for excess resin. Very high resin to glass ratios are
possible with vacuum infusion and the mechanical properties of the laminate are superior. Vacuum infusion is suitable to mold very large structures and is considered a low volume molding
process.
This molding technique is performed by drawing a vacuum into a cellophane or polyvinyl acetate bag draped over the part.. Using multiple layers of fiberglass, carbon or
Kevlar material this method achieves the highest strength to weight ratio in the composite. Vacuum bagging forces out air and excess resin from the lay-ups, minimizing emissions and
maximizing reinforcement content. Vacuum infusion can produce laminates with a uniform degree of consolidation, producing high strength, lightweight structures. This process uses the same
low cost tooling as open molding and requires minimal equipment. Very large structures can be fabricated using this method. Vacuum infusion offers a substantial emissions reduction compared
to either open molding or wet lay-up vacuum bagging.
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Madawaska
Canoes The trim is finished off with bright aluminum gunwales secured with stainless steel rivets. Our canoes are fitted with floatation
tanks at each end to prevent the canoe from sinking if turned over. Wood & nylon seats for your maximum comfort. Portaging the canoe is made easy by the selection of
carrying yokes we include and sell. All this adds up to many years of enjoyment for a very modest investment.
A Special
offer for your Tourism, Establishment/ Business
Madawaska Canoes , The Algonquin Series
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Our Standard for many years & Still our Best Sellers.
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Madawaska Canoes ,
The Algonquin Traditional Series
feature lightweight fiberglass hull constructed by the Traditional
Hand Layup method thereby producing stronger yet lighter hulls.
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This is our 14 ' Portager Single Keel.
that you will find docked at cottages all around, It's a great canoe for a nice quiet paddle around your lake. One or two weeks camping
no problem. Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 50 lbs; BEAM- 34", DEPTH - 13"; CAPACITY - 550 lbs.
Fiberglass $995.00
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16' Excursion Single Keel. One or two weeks camping no problem load up the Excursion with all
your gear and enjoy!Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 63 lbs; BEAM- 38", DEPTH - 13.5"; CAPACITY - 900 lbs.
Fiberglass $1295.00 |
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Our Standard for many years & Still our Best Sellers.
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Madawaska Canoes ,
The Algonquin Tripper Series
feature lightweight fiberglass hull constructed by the Vacuum Infusion
method thereby producing far stronger yet lighter hulls than possible by many other lay up manufacturing processes.
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This is our 14 ' Portager Single Keel.
that you will find docked at cottages all around, It's a great canoe for a nice quiet paddle around your lake. One or two weeks camping
no problem. Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 50 lbs; BEAM- 34", DEPTH - 13"; CAPACITY - 550 lbs.
Fiberglass $1495.00
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16' Excursion Single Keel. One or two weeks camping no problem load up the Excursion with all your gear
and enjoy!Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 63 lbs; BEAM- 38", DEPTH - 13.5"; CAPACITY - 900 lbs.
Fiberglass $1795.00 |
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Need a stronger lighter Canoe but built strong
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Better
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Madawaska Canoes ,
The Algonquin Backwoods Series Kevlar/Fiberglass Composite Canoes feature lightweight Fiberglass, Kevlar
reinforced hull constructed by the Vacuum Infusion method thereby producing far stronger & lighter hulls than possible by many other lay up manufacturing
processes.
Fibreglass offers good abrasion resistance and stands up well to the compressive forces generated by impacts to the outside of the hull. However, fibreglass is not very
resistant to the tearing forces generated inside the hull by the same impacts. To solve this problem we could add layers of fibreglass to improve tear-resistance, this is an
economical but heavy option. Replacing some of the inner layers of fibreglass with a layer or two of Kevlar woven into the cloth is light, adds rigidity, and offers
excellent resistance to tearing, but is more expensive than a straight fiberglass canoe.
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14' Portager Single Keel.
One or two weeks camping no problem load up the canoe with all your gear and enjoy!Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two
weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 45 lbs; BEAM- 34", DEPTH - 13"; CAPACITY - 550 lbs.
Kevlar $1995.00 |
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16' Excursion Single Keel. One or two weeks camping no problem load up the Excursion with all your gear
and enjoy!Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 58 lbs; BEAM- 38", DEPTH - 13.5"; CAPACITY - 900 lbs.
Fiberglass $2295.00 |
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Our Lightest Models with Kevlar based hulls
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Madawaska Canoes ,
The Algonquin Pro Series
Feature lightweight Primary Kevlar hull with Some Fiberglass & Kevlar cargo
reinforcement constructed by the Vacuum Infusion method thereby producing far stronger hulls than possible by many other lay up manufacturing processes.
To improve tear-resistance, . Replacing the inner layers of fibreglass with a layer or two of Kevlar woven into the cloth is light, adds rigidity, and offers excellent
resistance to tearing, but Kevlar materials are much more expensive than a fiberglass canoe.
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14' Portager Single Keel.
One or two weeks camping no problem load up the canoe with all your gear and enjoy!Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two
weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 42 lbs; BEAM- 34", DEPTH - 13"; CAPACITY - 550 lbs.
Kevlar $2495.00 |
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16' Excursion Single Keel. One or two weeks camping no problem load up the Excursion with all your gear
and enjoy!Our Standard color is white but other colors may be custom ordered. Allow two weeks for custom building your canoe!
WEIGHT - 53 lbs; BEAM- 38", DEPTH - 13.5"; CAPACITY - 900 lbs.
Fiberglass $2995.00 |
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Our Fiberglass Hand Laid Squareback models
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Our 15' Square Back. It is a great canoe for you hunters and fishermen. One of the reasons is that you can mount a small motor on the
back of it. When the motor is on it makes it easier to get to those secret fishing holes and to return home when the canoe is full of game. We recommend that you use 1 to
2.5 hp motor that can be gas or electric to propel your canoe. note:this model is hand laid fiberglass.
WEIGHT - 70 lbs; BEAM- 40", DEPTH - 14"; CAPACITY - 850 lbs.
Fiberglass $1295.00
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Beam
The beam is a canoe's width, measured at the widest point of the boat. Everything else being equal, a wider hull is roomier and more stable but slower than a narrower one.
Wider hulls are more manoeuvrable because they sit higher in the water, although this is a mixed blessing since the boat may be blown about more by the wind.
Length
Other things being equal, a longer boat is faster and tracks (goes in a straight line) better than a shorter one. Touring canoes are generally longer for speed and efficiency,
while whitewater canoes are shorter so that they can be turned quickly and easily.
Rocker
Rocker is the degree of upward curve along the bottom, from one end of the canoe to the other. A boat with a lot of rocker (highly rockered) turns easily.
Whitewater canoes are generally more highly rockered for maneuverability, at the cost of some reduction in speed and tracking. Most touring canoes have less rocker so that they
can cover long distances in a straight line more efficiently.
Flare or Tumblehome
A boat with its maximum width well above the waterline is flared. Flared canoes require a longer reach with the paddle but keep you drier. Conversely, a canoe with a lot of
tumblehome (inwardly curved sides) is easier to paddle, especially solo, but not as dry inboard.
Keel
A keel is a seam-like strip running lengthwise down the middle of the canoe's bottom. A keel improves tracking (travel in a straight line), minimizes sideways drift caused by
wind, provides some protection against abrasion, and stiffens the hull.
In whitewater, a keeled canoe's resistance to turning or being drawn sideways may not be a good thing. A keel can also interfere with a canoe's ability to slide smoothly down
the face of larger waves coming from the side. In addition, it can catch on rocks in running water, increasing the risk of capsizing
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Call to order 1-905-964-3189 St. Catharines
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Our standard custom colors are: RED
- GREEN - YELLOW - BLUE*
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Over 40 custom colors are available upon request.
Many Custom options on request. Have it built your way!
Our Kevlar is a combination of Kevlar and fiberglass construction blended for lightness and strength.
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Units custom built to your order may take up to 2 weeks to build.
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Courier Shipping available in Canada only call or email for quote to your postal code
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Madawaska Canoes
located just 15 minutes from Algonquin east gate
corner of Hwy 60 & Victoria street
Madawaska, Ontario, Canada
1-613-637-2129
Head Office: 18 Oakdale Ave. St Catharines, Ontario,Canada
Order line: 1-905-964-3189 or Email Us
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Wholesale & Group Discounts Available (6 or more units)
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The Madawaska River is in Ontario, Canada. The river is 230 km long and drains an area of 8,470 km2.
It originates at Source Lake in the highlands of Algonquin Park at an elevation of 450 m (1,476 ft) and flows east, dropping 380 m (1,247 ft) before emptying into the Ottawa River at
Arnprior.
The river's name comes from an Algonquin band of the region known as "Matouweskarini", meaning "people of the shallows". In the late 1800s, the river was used to transport lumber from the
forested areas surrounding the river. Beginning in the 1960s, the river was used to generate hydroelectric power. Undammed sections of the river are also used for canoeing, kayaking and
recreational fishing.
(* small disclaimer: not actually "bulletproof" but our Kevlar canoes are strong and made from the same material as the vests
but you know what we mean and we really don't want someone shooting up our canoes !)
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