BLUE HOLE CANOE OCA - 1981 Year Model <<<SOLD>>> SOLD

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Vintage whitewater canoe produced by Blue Hole Canoe Company. This is the swiss army knife of canoes. And this one comes with a perception center console with dry storage as well as the original tandem seats. Has professionally installed kevlar skid guards and the outer vinyl is in great shape inside and out. FREE CUSTOM HAT WITH PURCHASE! $1,500 OBO

The Blue Hole OCA (Open Canoe, Aluminum) is a durable, 15'9" Royalex whitewater canoe with aluminum gunwales, known for its technical river performance, featuring a 15" depth, 35" max beam, and a weight of about 70 lbs, designed for serious river running. It differs from the OCB model by having aluminum trim and deeper, technical design for whitewater, whereas the OCB had wood trim and was for recreational use.
Key Specifications
• Length: 15' 9" (4.8m)
• Material: Royalex (a durable, impact-resistant plastic)
• Gunwales: Aluminum
• Weight: Around 70 lbs (31.7kg)
• Depth (Center): 15 inches (38cm)
• Beam (Max): 35 inches (89cm)
• Beam (Waterline): 33 inches (84cm) at 4" waterline
• Hull: Tumblehome (inward curve)
• Usage: Technical whitewater & river running

If you want a canoe that will handle a couple weeks worth of supplies to head out on a wilderness adventure, this canoe is for you. In the OCA you’ll find all the great characteristics that have made this canoe a paddling legend. With lots of volume to keep you and your gear dry and in whitewater or waves it still tracks well with good hull speed on flatwater. The durable royalex material and classic Blue Hole lines make the OCA 16’ the ultimate wilderness extended tripping canoe.