Northstar Firebird 13'6" Starlite Canoe
- 13.0 ft length
- Built for Fishing, Recreation, Touring
Northstar Firebird 13'6" Starlite Canoe
One hull, flatwater calm to whitewater play
The Firebird carries the versatility of Northstar's Phoenix in a shorter, livelier 13'6" package. With 2.5" of rocker at both bow and stern, it turns on demand yet still tracks across open water.
- 13'6" length with a 6.5 length-to-width ratio for nimble handling
- 2.5" bow and 2.5" stern rocker to break free in moving water
- Equally at home on flatwater touring and whitewater play
All-aramid StarLite, just 24 pounds
The StarLite layup is all aramid with a full wet-bag process that minimizes resin for the lightest weight canoe Northstar builds. A foam core, ribs, and internal reinforcements keep the hull stiff and efficient.
- All-aramid StarLite construction at only 24 lbs
- Foam core, ribs and internal reinforcements for a stiff, efficient hull
- Signature yellow-and-black moiré finish
Tuned for the solo paddler
A 120-250 lb optimal load keeps the Firebird responsive whether you're running light or loaded for a day on the water. Solo trim pairs a contoured web seat with your choice of aluminum or wood gunwales.
- Optimal load range of 120-250 lbs
- Contoured web seat positioned for solo control
- Aluminum or ash/walnut wood trim options
Light enough to carry anywhere
At 24 pounds, the StarLite Firebird shoulders easily on the trail and lifts onto the roof rack without a second set of hands, so more of your day is spent paddling than hauling.
- 24 lb StarLite weight for effortless portaging
- Compact 13'6" length fits most vehicle racks
- 29" max beam balances stability with car-top handling
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See how the Northstar Firebird 13'6" Starlite Canoe stacks up against similar models we carry.
You're viewing Northstar CanoeNorthstar Firebird 13'6" Starlite Canoe |  Northstar CanoeNorthstar Firebird 13'6" Blacklite Canoe |  Nova Craft CanoesNova Craft Trapper TuffStuff Canoe-Oxblood | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,995.00 | $3,490.00 | $2,399.00 |
| Length | 13.0 ft | 13.0 ft | 12.0 ft |
| Weight | 24 lbs | 26 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Max capacity | — | — | 490 lbs |
| Hull | — | — | Solo |
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Full specifications
- Length
- 13'6"
- Width (gunwale / max / waterline)
- 26" gw / 29" mx / 25" wl
- Length-to-Width Ratio
- 6.5
- Sheer (bow / mid / stern)
- 18" bw / 12.5" ms / 16" st
- Rocker (bow / stern)
- 2.5" bw / 2.5" st
- Weight (StarLite)
- 24 lbs
- Optimal Load
- 120-250 lbs
- Hull / Material
- All-aramid StarLite with foam core, ribs and internal reinforcements
- Seat
- Contoured web seat; aluminum or wood (ash/walnut) trim
- Best For
- Solo flatwater touring and whitewater play
Everything you need to launch day one
About this canoe
📞 Call 1-800-442-4837 for shipping information and cost.
The Northstar Firebird 13'6" StarLite takes its name from the myth of the Firebird — like the Phoenix, a symbol of reincarnation and rising from the ashes, much like Northstar itself. The Firebird offers the versatility of the Phoenix in a smaller, lighter package, drawing paddlers who want to play on flatwater or in whitewater alike.
Built in Northstar's StarLite layup — all Aramid construction with a proprietary yellow and black moiré pattern. The full wet bag process minimizes resin for the lightest weight canoe available, while foam core, ribs, and internal reinforcements create a stiff, efficient hull. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings. The choice of flatwater paddlers everywhere.
Specifications
- Construction: StarLite — all Aramid with foam core, ribs, and internal reinforcements
- Color: Northstar proprietary Aramid weave (yellow and black moiré)
- Length: 13'6"
- Length/Width Ratio: 6.5
- Width: 26" gunwale / 29" max / 25" waterline
- Sheer: 18" bow / 12.5" midship / 16" stern
- Rocker: 2.5" bow / 2.5" stern
- Weight: 24 lbs (StarLite) / 26 lbs (BlackLite) / 38 lbs (IXP)
- Optimal Load: 120–250 lbs
- Displacement: 130 lbs @ 2" WL / 210 lbs @ 3" WL / 290 lbs @ 4" WL
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