17′ JensenThe 17' Jensen Recreation is the lightest tandem Jensen cruising canoe. The 17 Jensen Recreation is the lightest tandem Jensen cruising canoe. At 58 pounds in fiberglass, it is stable and makes an excellent boat for the beginner day tripper. Paddlers of all skill levels will appreciate the ease of paddling and its straight tracking quality. Eugene Jensen designed this canoe for the average paddler. It suits short outings, weekend trips and amateur

I like the lines of this canoe

It is also well suited for amateur racing

A bow sliding seat helps trim the canoe and puts the bow paddler in the most comfortable paddling position

providing maximum performance

Fiberglass: 59 lbs

The hull is well-fared and smooth

The Packer is suited for a wide range of paddlers

We encountered other people complaining about the severity of the lake

I always thought that stability and speed did not go hand in hand

It is also much more stable

The Freedom has a shallow arch hull and soft chines

This canoe tracks well and is easy to maneuver when leaned offside to execute a tight turn