On the water, the Alaskan is a smooth-paddling and surprisingly maneuverable canoe, thanks to the three inches of rocker in the bow (two inches in the stern). Like most big trippers, it has ...

Expedition and tripping canoes often have a V-shaped hull and little rise, or rocker, in the bow and stern. These boats cut through waves and help with tracking. Whitewater canoes are round with ...

These versatile canoes are designed with ease of paddling and primary stability in mind, thanks to minimal “rocker”. Rocker is the term used to describe the curve of the canoe’s keel line when the ...