Dolphin Brave Fiberglass Canoe Wabasha Minnesota 16' Green Native American Style

Up for auction is a fairly Rare canoe that my Uncle purchased new in 1973 and I have the original receipt. It is a BRAVE model made by the DOLPHIN Canoe Co of Wabasha, Minnesota. These canoes were considered "Top of the Line" at the time. All Dolphin canoes are constructed of polyester resin and fiberglass cloth with mat and roving in the hulls, and kevlar reinforcements in the sides. The gunwales and keels are made of aluminum and thwarts and seat frames are made of wood.

Dolphin put a generous amount of foam floatation in the ends for positive bouyancy in case of capsizing and swamping. These were mostly built between 1970 and 1987. The canoe measures 17.5 feet long and is 37" wide in the center. It weighs approx 83 pounds and has a passenger capacity of 685 pounds! It was only used a few times back in the 70's and early 80's and then it was put in storage and has been there for around 35 years.

I haven't taken it down yet, but I expect to find some paddles and life vests inside. It's a little dirty, but otherwise looks to be in very nice condition. Pickup only.