Old Town Penobscot 174 Touring Canoe
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Weight Capacity Maximum: 1500 pounds
- Item Weight: 83 pounds
- Material Type: Polypropylene (PP)
Refresh date unavailable · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Built to track straight over distance, the Penobscot 174 is a touring canoe with essentially no review history yet to back it up.
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ASIN: B00WZ7A4ESModel: Penobscot 174Category: Canoes
Overview
Stretching 17 ft 3.96 in, the Penobscot 174 is Old Town's touring canoe for two paddlers, built with a longer waterline than the brand's recreational models to hold a straighter line over distance. It targets paddlers planning longer trips rather than short lake outings.
The listed 5.0 rating comes from a single review, not enough to support any real conclusion about quality or reliability. What the name and length do confirm is the touring intent: at over 17 feet, the Penobscot 174 is built to track straight and cover distance rather than turn on a dime.
- 17 ft 3.96 in overall length
- Two-person touring canoe
- Old Town Penobscot series
Who it's for
Paddlers planning multi-day or longer-distance trips who want a tandem canoe that holds a straight line. Not the choice for tight, winding creeks where a shorter hull turns more easily.
Pros and cons
- Longer hull tracks straight over distance
- Built for two-paddler touring trips
- Only one review on record, essentially no track record
- Extra length makes it harder to store or transport solo
Performance notes
Touring canoes gain their straight-line efficiency from extra length, and at 17 ft 3.96 in the Penobscot 174 is longer than Old Town's Discovery recreational line. That length pays off on open water and longer paddles but makes the canoe less nimble in tight turns and harder to store or car-top alone.
Specifications
| Brand | Old Town |
|---|---|
| Model | Penobscot 174 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 1500 pounds |
| Item Weight | 83 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Green |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Canoe |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Canoe |
| Style Name | Penobscot 174 |
| Item Highlight | Touring 2 Person |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Old Town Penobscot 174 built for?
It's a touring canoe, meaning its longer 17 ft 3.96 in hull is meant to track straight and cover distance rather than turn quickly.
How many paddlers does the Penobscot 174 carry?
It's set up for two.
Is the 5.0 rating on the Penobscot 174 reliable?
It's based on a single review, so it's not enough data to judge consistency.