Discovery 169
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Overview
At nearly 17 feet, the Discovery 169 is the longest in the Discovery series. Designed to go long distances, the Discovery 169 performs efficiently even when it is loaded with gear. The three layer construction is designed to take a beating. The Discovery 169 is a great choice for the recreational paddlers who may aspire to go longer distances or may need additional room and load capacity.
FEATURES
- Dependable Hull Design
- Built with Old Town’s trusted three layer polyethylene offering exceptional strength, stability, and durability for years of reliable performance.
- Serious Load Carrying Power
- Designed to haul gear, paddlers, dogs, and provisions with confidence. Perfect for extended trips and adventurous paddlers who don’t travel light.
- Smooth, Confident Control
- A shallow arch bottom with moderate rocker delivers predictable handling and steady tracking, making it easy to cover distance on flat water and moderate rivers.
- Comfort You Can Count On
- Outfitted with comfortable, durable nylon web seats that stay supportive through long days on the water, season after season.
- Adventure Ready Versatility
- Equally at home on flatwater and downriver routes. Ideal for anglers, explorers, families, and anyone who needs a true do-it-all canoe.
- Stable, Steady Performance
- A wide, predictable platform inspires confidence in changing conditions—great for new paddlers, loaded expeditions, or anyone seeking a solid, reassuring ride.
- One of a Kind
- The colorway patterns and blends illustrated on this page are subject to variability. We have created a production process that makes every boat unique.
SPECS
| Color | Camo |
| Activity | Fishing, Hunting, Recreation |
| Number of Paddlers | 2 |
| Material | Three Layer Polyethylene |
| 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 |
| Depth | 15 in | 38.1 cm |
Assembled Boat Weight
The boat’s weight including everything supplied with the boat - Hull, Hardware, Seat, Accessories and Motor/Pedal console (when applicable).
|
91 lb | 41.3 kg |
| Total Weight Capacity
The total weight a boat can support in the water including everything - the assembled boat, people, gear, pets, and the motor/pedal console (when applicable).
|
1400 lb | 635.04 kg |
| Usable Weight Capacity
The weight that's left for people, gear, and pets after accounting for the weight of the assembled boat.
|
1309 lb | 593.76 kg |
| Bottom Shape | Shallow Arch |
| Sides | Straight |
| Rocker | Moderate |
| Seat Type | Nylon Web |
| UPC | 0759239287101 |
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
RUGGED & DURABLE
The 3-layer rotomolded hull design withstands the knocks and scrapes that happen on canoe adventures.
BRING IT ALL
From camping gear to family members you'll have plenty of capacity for any type of adventure.
STABLE CONTROL
A shallow arch bottom with moderate rocker keeps you stable and controlled in varying conditions.
BUILT TO LAST
All Old Town canoes are rotomolded in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime hull warranty.
