Esquif - Presage

There's a reason the Présage has been part of the Esquif lineup from the very beginning. This is a canoe that does everything well without asking you to specialise -- stable enough for a family day on the lake, capable enough for a week-long wilderness river trip, and light enough to make the portages bearable.

The shallow arch hull and 2.75 inches of rocker strike a balance that experienced paddlers recognise immediately. It tracks with purpose on flatwater and responds predictably when the current picks up, without ever feeling twitchy or demanding. At 70 lbs in standard T-Formex, it's a honest weight for a canoe this capable, and the contoured yoke makes the carries more comfortable when you're deep in the backcountry.

Built in Quebec and available in Red and Yellow, the Présage is the kind of canoe that gets handed down rather than traded in. Wood gunwales, skid plates, and an additional seat are all available as options for paddlers who want to tailor the setup to their specific adventures.

• Construction: T-Formex
• Hull shape: Shallow arch
• Length: 15'11" (4.85 m)
• Width: 35" (89.2 cm)
• Depth: 14.75" (37.5 cm)
• Rocker: 2.75" (7 cm) bow and stern
• Weight: 70 lbs (31.75 kg)
• Carrying capacity: 850 lbs (400 kg)
• Gunwales: Vinyl (wood trim optional)
• Colours: Red, Yellow
• Seats: Webbed
• Standard equipment: Contoured yoke and thwart
• Options: Additional seat, skid plates