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The Northstar B 17 is Northstar's most versatile design — part Bomber, part Ted Bell 17, part Bear 17, and all capable. It handles a month in the wilderness just as well as a family float on the local river. Load it with four barrels for an expedition, or enjoy its safe, stable reassurance on a day paddle with the kids, the dog, and Mom landing a walleye. Whatever the adventure, the B 17 is ready.
Built in Northstar's IXP layup — substantial Innegra with an inner blanket of Aramid. Innegra delivers excellent impact absorption, great flex, and good abrasion resistance. Multiple layers of Innegra with no foam core or ribs create a canoe capable of extended river tripping and expedition whitewater. Full wet vacuum bag construction produces a durable, reasonably light hull — an extremely tough lamination with far better performance than Royalex. Exterior resin coated (no gel coat) to handle substantial impacts without chipping or cracking.
Specifications
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Construction: IXP — Innegra with Aramid inner blanket; no foam core or ribs
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Color: Innegra weave
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Length: 17'
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Length/Width Ratio: 6.2
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Width: 36" gunwale / 36" max / 33" waterline
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Sheer: 21.5" bow / 14" midship / 19" stern
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Rocker: 3" bow / 3" stern
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Weight: 40 lbs (StarLite) / 43 lbs (BlackLite) / 64 lbs (IXP)
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Optimal Load: 400–700 lbs
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Displacement: 215 lbs @ 2" WL / 370 lbs @ 3" WL / 510 lbs @ 4" WL / 690 lbs @ 5" WL
