The Bushranger - Australia's Favourite Canoe!

The Bushranger is the biggest selling canoe in Australia! And when you see the conditions the Bushranger is expected to perform under, it is easy to see why.
The tough polyethylene construction will withstand the roughest of conditions (human and environmental), and makes the Bushranger virtually maintenance free. This is great news for hire operators, as more time on the water means more money in your pocket!
Used by more schools, scout groups and hire operators than any other canoe, the popularity of the Bushranger is due to its reputation for being super safe and extremely reliable.
The Bushranger is also very popular with growing families. It can be used for a family fun day on the water or a fishing trip, and there is space to store supplies for a few nights camping on the river.
Great on flat water, the Bushranger is also suitable to use in white water (up to grade 2 rapids) and the generous cockpit combing allows for spraydecks to be attached securely.
The reputation for being a versatile canoe that is safe, reliable and exceptional value for money will see that the Bushranger continues to be Australia's Most Popular Canoe.

Specifications

Paddler Profile:

• Beginner to Experienced

Recommended for use on:

• Flat water
• White water (up to a Grade 2 rapid)

Ideal to use for:

• Family Fun
• Entry level white water
• Touring
• Camping
• Hire Fleets
• Schools
• Scouts

Paddling Characteristics:

• Extremely stable with great straight line tracking
• Slight amount of "rocker" allows for easy turning
• Easy cruising
• Safe & reliable in many conditions

Why you would choose a Bushranger...

• All plastic & alloy construction - no wood that can rot; keel made of plastic, not easy to break fibreglass
• More stable than competitive products
• Safely & easily takes 3 large adults (3 seater) or 2 adults and children
• Loads of storage space - will take 2 x 60 litre drums or 4-6 x 30 litre drums in the centre cockpit
• Has a custom made outrigger kit available
• Has a custom made motor bracket (side mounted for optimal biomechanical seating position)
• Can be purchased as a 2 or 3 seater.  Easy to convert a 2 seater to a 3 seater

Standard Features:

• Wide, flat hull for exceptional stability
• Comfortable, contoured seats that provide structural support and act as secondary buoyancy
• Backrests for structural support and comfort
• 3 large cockpits will take loads of camping & fishing gear
• Urethane buoyancy for extra floatation is securely fixed into each end of the Bushranger by deck ends
• Keel provides structural support to the bottom of the Bushranger
• Moulded hand toggles for comfortable & easy 2 person carrying

Options/Upgrades:

• Bushranger is available as a 2 or 3 seater, or purchase as a 2 seater and have the 3rd seat fitted at a later stage
• 3 litre plastic storage pod with push-on hatch
• Outrigger kit - single or double
• Motor bracket**
  ** Recommended maximum motor size = 2.5 hp petrol or 28-36 pound electric
• Colour Options:
  • Wide variety of single colours

** Australis Canoes recommends that motor sizes not be exceeded because the Bushranger has a maximum "hull speed" that can be achieved with motors of the recommended sizes. Exceeding the recommended motor sizes will not make the canoe travel any faster & may actually cause it to become unsafe.

Accessories that will add to the safety and enjoyment of your Bushranger canoe:

• Powerblade single paddles
• Extra long Powerblade double paddle
• Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)
• Storage drums - 30 and 60 litres