20′ Voyager

Description

About the Voyager (Discontinued)

Built in the traditional style of the famous Maine Grand Lake Stream canoes, only larger, the Voyager was designed by Maine Guide Mick Fahey to carry heavy loads on large and windy lakes. Mick had a home and camps in Chesuncook Village. The village is on the shores of Chesuncook Lake, a large lake in northern Maine, which did not have road access for 75  years! It once had a population of several hundred people, but when Mick and his wife Eunice were there, the population was about 8. All supplies for the village were brought up the lake by boat, so they wanted a boat design they could depend on. More than just a large canoe with a square transom, the Voyager’s stern rises and tapers so that the transom does not create a lot of drag, especially at low power or when using a paddle or pole.

The standard Voyager is built for rugged use, with heavy 3/8-inch-thick ribs, 3/16-inch-thick planking, half ribs, and a heavy inside keelson and outside keel. Spray rails help knock down heavy waves and keep the boat dry. Spruce rails, ash transom, deck, thwarts, and stern seat are used on the basic model.

Some of the custom additions that have been added to the basic Voyager are seen above, with options including, but not limited to mahogany trim, floor racks, extended decks, forward storage compartments, rod and oar holders, a fan stern seat, and a seating well for passengers. Boat trailers and canvas covers can be ordered for the Voyager, as well.  I do not believe I’ve built the same Voyager twice. Every boat has had special options just for that customer and it is not uncommon for the final cost to be in the range of 14,000 to 16,000 dollars.

Specifications

VOYAGER

Length – 20 feet

Depth – 20 inches

Beam – 48 inches

Bow Height – 32 inches

Weight – 180 lbs.

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