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Saranac 160

16'
Length
37"
Width (in)
89
Weight (lb)
$859.95
MSRP
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Saranac 160 Description

Like the Saranac 146, the Saranac 160 canoe packs in a ton of features at a great price. The Saranac 160 is longer than its smaller sibling but still features rod holders, storage options and storage trays as well as two contoured seats with comfortable seat backs and a center bench seat (perfect for smaller passengers). The Saranac 160 can be loaded up with gear and performs well on longer trips. A great option for families, anglers or casual canoeists looking for a recreational canoe designed to move through the water with ease.

Saranac 160 Specs and Features

  • Structure: Rigid / Hard Shell
  • Seating Configuration: Solo, Tandem, 3+
  • Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult, Larger Adult
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
  • Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult, Larger Adult
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Additional Attributes

  • Molded-in cup holders (bow, center and stern)
  • Comfortable molded-in carrying handles (bow and stern)
  • Center bench seat with storage compartments
  • Comfortable contoured seats with seat backs

Where to Buy the Saranac 160

Old Town Canoe and Kayak
Saranac 160 Reviews

Read reviews for the Saranac 160 by Old Town Canoe and Kayak as submitted by your fellow paddlers. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community!

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4

I have owned the Saran 160…

Submitted by: paddler780372 on 5/22/2020
I have owned the Saran 160 canoe for 3 years and overall it's a good canoe, the only complaint I have is it's a little flimsy because of only being 1 layer so when your going over waves its sounds ....not very good. As soon as wind hits it it turns into a sail and you'll have the fight of your life trying to keep it straight to go over the waves to get back to shore. Currently trying to contact old town to see if they have a canoe that's better suited for wind and that's more sturdier.
5

It has been a great canoe.…

Submitted by: paddler431237 on 5/14/2018

It has been a great canoe. Used for fishing. Only problem is the "seat brackets" both have broken, I am guessing from pinch points on the seat itself.

3

Purchase in February from Ky…

Submitted by: jeremywwallace on 4/25/2016
Purchase in February from Ky Lake outdoor world 13 degrees outside gave me 20% off cause it was so cold. Canoe is wide and stable is a good fishing platform. Tracks well for a low end canoe not a very fast boat though. Plenty of room for gear and such. Have only had on flat water so far. Dry storage box is small but a definite plus with a canoe for phones and smokes or what not. Would recommend for a first time canoe
4

My first Canoe, and I chose…

Submitted by: paddler235947 on 9/6/2014
My first Canoe, and I chose the Saranac 160. The built-in padded seats and storage areas were a big draw. This isn't a white water rapids kind of canoe and I think any experienced buyer already knows that.

A good lake canoe with plenty of room for "stuff" and suited to smooth water anywhere. My only suggestion to the manufacturer would be to better protect the hull from the rigors of shipping. It came wrapped in a generous amount of bubble wrap and heavy plastic wrap over that. Still it suffered a pretty healthy gouge in the bottom. Some double wall cardboard between the bubble and plastic would have give the hull more cushion against this sort of thing. I know shipping costs are part of the costs of the product, it just seems like another $10 or $20 in packaging could make a difference. Would I buy another? Sure, but I'd love to be able to find one locally where I can see what I'm buying.

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comfort However bottom…

Submitted by: okieangler on 6/26/2014
comfort+++++ However bottom waves badly, becomes distorted if left upside in sun in storage, or left on car top upside down. Old Town replaced mine no charge. New one delivered to my door.
4

I added a rudder to my…

Submitted by: LCPaddler on 7/27/2013
I added a rudder to my Saranac 160 and entered the MR340 with my wife paddling tandem. For the first 52 miles the boat handled well and stayed ion course through some strong steady headwinds. My wife dropped out at that point and I continued solo for another 72 miles. So long as I kept a heavy cooler up front the boat continued to handle well most of the time. There was a short time of very strong cross winds that even my rudder could not manage to keep the boat pointed in the right direction. Comfort was good with some minor customization (noodles on gunnels just in front of seats.)
5

I got a chance to to use the…

Submitted by: docholaday1 on 7/26/2013
I got a chance to to use the old town canoes on a weekend trip with my junior college. Saranac 160 was I believe in use be the college on this trip on the Buffalo River in Arkansas. Fantastic trip and the old town canoes made it easy for use by beginners like my self. I am looking forward to purchasing a Saranac 160 very soon.
5

Great for lakes and river…

Submitted by: lotico on 7/24/2013
Great for lakes and river where portages are not required. To heavy for boundary waters and you don't need the cut holders. Hunting used would be ok as long as there are no long portage to cross.
4

A friend owns the Saranac 160…

Submitted by: Hellraiser76 on 7/22/2013
A friend owns the Saranac 160 from Old Town and to test it out we decided to start in a 3 day/3 night trip. For packing the two of us and our gear, this canoe can definitely handle it.

We did a backwoods river trip, camping on the bank each of the nights out. During the day I would fish and have to say that the rod holders were a decent touch. As well as the insanely comfortable seating system. I own a pretty high end Kayak and the seat in that is comfortable, I never thought I'd see it in a canoe.

The majority of the water we were on was relatively slow moving, with some rapids. While I wouldn't recommend it, it's a bear to turn sharply and it's low lines means your gear is getting wet, it certainly handled the water fine.

All in all, if your looking for a canoe that can handle most water types, can fish out of comfortably, and want a canoe that is pretty durable, then this is what you are looking for.

    Pro's:
  • Very durable.
  • Comfortable seating.
  • Convenient storage.
  • Can hold a pretty decent amount of gear/people.
  • Tracks pretty straight.

    Con's:

  • Heavy (To be expected)
  • Maneuverability in rough water, especially rapids is something to be desired.
5

This is a great canoe for the…

Submitted by: guest-paddler on 7/18/2013
This is a great canoe for the price. Handles most waters very well. Like the polyethylene at 89 lbs. Seating is unreal comfortable. Just a great canoe. Thanks Old Town
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