J-201

Manufactured By:

  • Wenonah

Designed By:

  • Eugene Jensen

Specs

  • Year Introduced:

  • Ideal Paddler Weight Range: 160-180 lbs.

  • Hull Weight: 26-29 lbs.

  • Material: Kevlar or Carbon Graphite with PVC-core stiffening

  • Dimensions

    • Overall Length: 18'-6"

    • Maximum Hull Width at Waterline: 31.875" at 4" Waterline

    • Maximum Gunwale Width: 17"

    • Bow Height: 15.5"

    • Stern Height: 11.75" or 11.875"

    • Width at Front Thwart: 10"

    • Width at Rear Thwart: 17"

    • Seat Height (From Floor): 6.5" to 7"

From the Manufacturer

"For larger paddlers, the J-201 is a radical new departure in solo marathon canoes. The J-201 is a super fast performance C-1 with blazing straight ahead speed. Yet the 201 is also maneuverable and quick to accelerate off of the line. In the past larger paddlers had to make do with hulls that were fast, but often unresponsive. The J-201’s narrow profile increases the canoe’s speed while the radical “wing” gives paddlers an easy reach to the water for a full, powerful stroke. The J-201 is rapidly becoming our best selling marathon C-1 ever, and is used by North America’s leading marathon paddlers. For paddlers seeking the best combination of speed, performance, acceleration and stability, no marathon canoe matches the new We-no-nah J-201."

Feedback & Testimonials

Matt Rudnitsky via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter

"Boat has a good top end and goes in a straight line easily. Seems to get caught by the current more radically going upstream, boat doesn’t leave a lot of room for error with strong cross currents. Wouldn’t be my choice of boat in a technical race"


Ben Schlimmer via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter

"A very fast boat in optimal conditions (Susquehanna type water), good for lighter paddlers. Difficult to handle in suck water, hard to correct mistakes. Because of this drafting is a pain. Does not pop as easily as larger volume boats (200, 203)"


Michael Schlimmer via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter

"The first thing I noticed about the J201 after paddling other C1’s was how tight the sides of the boat were. I could use a very efficient stroke. Its speed seemed to sneak up on you. There was never a point where I noticed a change between the boat being popped and not popped. Handling was a different game in the 201. It didn’t turn quite as fast as other boats in messy water but messy water didn’t turn it either. The best way to control it was to look a few steps ahead then “aim and fire.” The 201 was the most tippy of the four boats I paddled and it was probably due to me being a little big for it."