Old Town Discovery 169 Canoe
- 16.8 ft length
- 1 lbs max capacity
- Built for Touring
Old Town Discovery 169 Canoe
Three-layer polyethylene that takes a beating
Built with Old Town's trusted three-layer polyethylene, the Discovery 169 delivers exceptional strength, stability, and durability for years of hard use. It is rotomolded in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime hull warranty.
- Three-layer polyethylene hull for serious abrasion resistance
- Rotomolded in the USA, limited lifetime hull warranty
- Shallow arch bottom for stable, confident paddling
Serious load-carrying power for the long haul
At nearly 17 feet, the Discovery 169 is the longest in the Discovery series and is designed to go the distance even when fully loaded with gear. A 1,400 lb total capacity makes it a true do-it-all canoe for families, anglers, and explorers.
- 1,400 lb total weight capacity (1,309 lb usable)
- Roomy 37" beam seats two paddlers plus gear
- Tracks efficiently on flatwater and moderate rivers
Comfortable, paddle-ready outfitting
Comfortable nylon web seats and molded carry handles keep paddlers comfortable on the water and on the trail. An ash carry yoke and thwart make portaging between launches manageable.
- Durable, comfortable nylon web seats
- Ash carry yoke and thwart for portaging
- Vinyl gunwales and molded carry handles
Predictable tracking with moderate rocker
A shallow arch bottom paired with moderate rocker delivers predictable handling and steady tracking, making it easy to cover distance on flat water and moderate rivers. It is an ideal recreational, fishing, and hunting platform.
- Shallow arch hull with moderate rocker
- Straight sides for steady, secondary stability
- Great for recreation, fishing, and hunting
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★★★★★ Recommended on FacebookFull specifications
- Length
- 16 ft 9 in (5.1 m)
- Width
- 37 in (94 cm)
- Width at 4" Waterline
- 35 in (88.9 cm)
- Bow Height
- 23 in (58.4 cm)
- Center Depth
- 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Weight
- 91 lb (41.3 kg)
- Max Capacity
- 1,400 lb (635 kg) total; 1,309 lb usable
- Material
- Three-layer polyethylene
- Hull Design
- Shallow arch bottom with moderate rocker
- Seats
- Nylon web seats; ash carry yoke and thwart
- Paddlers
- 2
- Best For
- Recreation, fishing, hunting, gear hauling
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime hull warranty (made in USA)
Everything you need to launch day one
About this canoe
At 16 ft. 9 in., the Old Town Discovery 169 is the longest canoe in the Discovery series. Built for longer trips, it paddles efficiently even when loaded with gear, making it a dependable choice for recreational paddlers who want more room and carrying capacity.
Durable three-layer polyethylene construction stands up to regular use, while a shallow-arch hull and moderate rocker provide predictable handling and steady tracking. Load up your camping supplies, settle into the nylon web seats, and head out for a full day or an extended adventure.
Features
- Rugged hull construction: Three-layer polyethylene provides strength, stability, and durability.
- Generous carrying capacity: Room for paddlers, gear, dogs, and provisions on extended trips.
- Predictable handling: A shallow-arch bottom and moderate rocker support steady tracking and confident control on flatwater and moderate rivers.
- Comfortable seating: Durable nylon web seats provide support for long days on the water.
- Versatile performance: Suited to fishing, hunting, recreation, and exploring flatwater or downriver routes.
- Stable platform: A wide hull offers a steady, reassuring feel for new paddlers and loaded trips.
Specifications
- Activities: Fishing, hunting, and recreation
- Number of paddlers: 2
- Material: Three-layer polyethylene
- Bottom shape: Shallow arch
- Sides: Straight
- Rocker: Moderate
- Seat type: Nylon web
- Length: 16 ft. 9 in. (5.1 m)
- Width: 37 in. (94 cm)
- Width at the 4-inch waterline: 35 in. (88.9 cm)
- Bow height: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
- Depth: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
- Assembled boat weight: 91 lb. (41.3 kg)
- Total weight capacity: 1,400 lb. (635.04 kg)
- Usable weight capacity: 1,309 lb. (593.76 kg)
Color Details
Color patterns and blends vary from boat to boat, making each canoe unique. The colors shown are representative and may differ from the boat you receive.
UPC for the listed Camo color: 0759239287101.
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