What is a popular touring canoe length for balancing capacity and speed?

About 5.2 meters (17 feet).

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  1. About 1 meter (3 feet)
  2. About 20 meters (65 feet)
  3. About 5.2 meters (17 feet) ✔

Why: Many touring canoeists find 5.2 meters a good compromise between capacity and cruising speed.

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Answer: About 5.2 meters (17 feet). Many touring canoeists find 5.2 meters a good compromise between capacity and cruising speed.

  1. Canoe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe
    5.2 m (17 ft) is a popular length, providing a good compromise between capacity and cruising speed
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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