The Otter 14 has the same classic lines as the Legacy but with a more efficient length to width ratio, making paddling a bit easier and increasing leg room.Like the Legacy, the Otters have re-curved ends, a straight full keel, and a degree of fullness to the ends The 14' has tumblehome sides, providing for easier solo paddling. This design provide great stability for active paddlers or young passengers, and because it is more streamlined than the Legacy, it requires less effort on longer paddles.
This model, particularly in Kevlar, is light weight and easy to manage, greatly reducing physical demands and allowing for paddling by a much broader range of ages. The Otters are excellent entry-level canoes but are capable of longer paddles, either solo or with a partner.