17' Grumman "River Guide" Expedition Canoe – Shoe Keel Edition

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This isn’t your standard lake-float aluminum boat. This is the heavy-duty 17' Grumman, factory-built for moving water and long-range expeditions. If you are looking for a bulletproof hull that can handle a seven hundred fifty pound payload through rock-strewn rapids, this is it. Look carefully at the pictures: zero ding, dents, abrasions, or scratches. I've owned this boat since it emerged from the factory on Long Island, and it has fewer than eight hours of use, and those were in a lake, not a river. Why this boat? The Standout Features: • 17-Foot "Long-Line" Hull: * The Value: Length equals speed and stability. Unlike 16' models, the 17' has a higher hull speed, allowing you to cover more miles with less effort. It tracks straight in crosswinds but stays nimble enough for river work. • The "Shoe Keel" (River Keel): * The Value: Instead of a 1-inch "fin" that catches on rocks and flips the boat, this features the prized "Shoe Keel" (a wide, flat bottom ridge), which means it slides over rocks and logs where other aluminum boats get stuck. It allows the boat to slide sideways over submerged ledges and gravel bars without "tripping." It’s the only keel design you want for whitewater. • Reinforced Heavy-Gauge Construction: * The Value: Built with thicker aluminum than standard recreational models. This hull is designed to take hits that would crack a composite boat or permanently "wrap" a thinner aluminum one. • Massive Payload Capacity: * The Value: Rated for approximately 750 lbs. Whether it’s a 10-day wilderness trip, a hunting expedition, or bringing the whole family (and the dog), this boat carries the weight while maintaining plenty of freeboard. • Legendary Heat-Treated Aluminum: * The Value: Grumman’s stretch-formed, flush-rivet construction is the gold standard. It’s made of the same heat-treated aluminum used in WWII aircraft. It can sit in the sun or snow for 50 years and still be ready for the water tomorrow. No UV degradation like plastic; no rot like wood. Condition & Specs: • Manufacturer: Grumman (Marathon Boat Group) • Model: 17' Whitewater/Guide • Keel: Factory Shoe Keel • Status: Structurally sound, tight rivets, ready for the water. Zero river hours, and fewer than 10 water hours,. which means zero dings and dents, and evident in the pictures. This isn't just a canoe; it's a piece of American engineering history that you can pass down to your grandkids. Ready to hit the river today. Stop settling for plastic boats that flex and slow you down. Own the "HUMVEE" of the river. Compare: https://marathonboat.com/product/grumman-17-double-ender-canoe/ Come get it. 3206 Doroteo Way Call first: show contact info First come; first served.