Name: Canoe Spray Decks
Brand: North Water
SKU: 40SP-01
Price: 999.95 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)

Specs

We make Spray Decks for almost any Canoe. They have a unique mounting system and proven Measurement Guide and Order Form to ensure a snug fit on your canoe. With many options and our ability to customize, you can design your deck the way you want it. You can review or download the Standard Installation Guide as well.

Made to order for Solo, Tandem and Freighter For Most Models
Rugged 1000D polyester scrim within 14 oz vinyl makes a rugged and easy to maintain base fabric.
Optional Light Weight 420D Nylon

Recommended for a race-day, race specific skirt when weight it is of paramount concern.

Standard Zippered Cargo Hatch opens the majority of space between the stern thwart and yoke.
3" Rub Strips protects your spray deck from wear and tear.
Perimeter hangs 2.5" below the gunwale.
Painter Tie Downs at bow and stern.
Paddle Pocket for speedy access to a spare paddle.
Lashing Patch Installation System allows for varying load heights.

Two and Three Piece Options

Configure your Spray Deck in two or three pieces to enjoy greater freedom of movement and a whole lot more.

Remove a portion on warm days for lounging around, or fishing.
Stay cooler while keeping your gear out of sight and shielded from the sun.
Unlace from one side and the canoe on its side creates quick emergency shelter.
Joints are positioned over the thwarts for added stability.

STANDARD FEATURES

1) One Cargo Hatch
Allows easy access to gear during the day (lunch, cameras, etc.). YKK zipper secures the hatch while a 420D-nylon cover with hook and loop helps shed water and keep the zipper free of dirt and grit. Opens approximately L 18" x W 23".

2) Two Cockpits
Designed for sitting or kneeling. Constructed of high quality waterproof fabric with a 2" Velcro closure for safe, quick access in and out. When paddling calm waters the cockpits can be tucked under the deck to provide ventilation. Hoops in front of the cockpits create a splashguard to deflect water away from the paddlers. They can be easily removed when not in use yet remain stationary with our new pocket system. Once your deck is installed the hoops can be trimmed to the proper length.

3) Roll-Away Cockpit Tabs
A set of 7 Velcro tabs around each cockpit to roll the cockpit down and away from you on those fair weather paddling days.

4) 14 oz Vinyl Coated Polyester
The deck fabric is very durable, will not easily tear and is very resistant to puncture. It is waterproof, has mould, mildew and UV inhibitors and is unaffected by temperature extremes. It is easy to field repair with any vinyl glue or our Vinyl-Tec 2000 (50ADH-05). Available in Red and Blue.

5) Painter Tie-Down
Velcro closure straps and built in carabineer loop at the bow and stern to keep painter lines or throw bags at the ready.

6) Paddle Pocket
This pocket allows paddlers fast access to a spare paddle. You can specify the length for a perfect fit.

7) Nylon Webbing Deck Loops
Webbing loops provide contact points approximately every 10" for lacing the deck to the canoe. This system allows the deck to be drawn tight to shed water, regardless of load height.

8) Lashing Patches
These patches lash the Spray Deck to your canoe. We use a system that is easy to install and allows adjustment of load height to eliminate pooling. They will not corrode or jam like conventional snaps. They are low profile to eliminate snagging on branches, rocks and knuckles. Attached to the inside your boat, they allow the use of a single-pull lashing cord to draw the deck tight. When the deck is removed your hull retains a nice, clean look. (see our FAQ page) The patches are also field maintainable without tools.

9) 4" Rub Strips
Protects your deck from paddle and general wear and tear along the gunwales.

10) Para-Line Lashing Cord
These lines secure your deck to the boat. They can be one length running down each side or multiple lengths so you can roll back the bow and/or stern areas while keeping what remains taut over your gear. This type of system used with our optional two or three-piece deck gives you the ultimate in versatility. Tensile strength 300lbs. (see our FAQ page)

The Solo Deck comes with all standard features of the tandem, but with one cockpit and typically a smaller cargo hatch due to size limitations.

Note: Complete installation kit is included with each Spray Deck.

The standard installation kit contains 100 ml of Vinyl Tec 2000 adhesive. This exceptionally strong one-step industrial strength adhesive creates a chemical bond between vinyl anchors and TFormex, Royalex, R-Light (1996 and newer), Kevlar and Fibreglass boats. This adhesive bonds very well to Vinyl (ABS) skinned hulls.

Vinyl Tec 2000 adhesive WILL NOT bond to Polyethylene (SP3(R), P3(R), RAM-X(R), Fortiflex(R), etc).

Sizing

Title	Tandem One Piece, Tandem Two Piece, Tandem Three Piece, Solo One Piece, Solo Two Piece, Solo Three Piece
Material	1000D PVC Coated Polyester, 420D PU Coated Nylon Pack Cloth
Colour	Red, Blue

Reviews

Tirrell D.

North Water's customer service and expertise were invaluable. We consulted them about making us spray decks for a late fall trip in Arctic Alaska and they made some very smart suggestions about modifications that might be useful for our type of trip. The trip was cold but so much more pleasant because of our spray decks. We stayed dry in the rapids, we were protected from the wind, rain and snow and yet we could still get to our gear every night even when the zippers were iced up. Thanks for making such a great product and for sharing your knowledge.

Taylor M.

From my first email to hitting the water with our new spray deck, I could not be more impressed with Morgan and team at North Water. The support and guidance provided through the design, measuring, ordering, and installation process was second to none. And the final result: a meticulously constructed, beautiful deck that will last a lifetime. Having just returned from our inaugural trip in the Broken Group Islands, I can say with confidence this deck will take anything we throw at it, all while doing its job perfectly. Kudos to North Water-you make an incredible product. I couldn't be happier.

Shawn

I had a spray deck failure during a trial run on a local river in preparation for a two week trip on a remote Yukon river. I needed a new spray deck delivered within five days in order to do the trip which we had been planning for over the preceding half year, and already paid $2000/each to do. North Water delivered! They made the deck and mailed it to me the day after we talked. It arrived in Yukon from Vancouver two days later. The deck itself is made from superior products with an excellent design. It kept most of the water out of the canoe as we paddled class 2-3 down the Bonnet Plume for two weeks. With the compartment zippers we did not have to take the deck off at all during the trip. I lost a paddle and broke a paddle during the trip. In both situations I was able to immediately retrieve another paddle that was Velcroed on the deck in order to avoid catastrophe. Thanks to the North Water team for the excellent service and product!!!

Jerry Starr

Fabulous canoe cover. We've had ours for more than 20 years. It's been all the way to the arctic ocean with us, through class III and IV water. Their ordering process makes you measure your boat, so you tend to think more about exactly which features and even which boat you'll put it on. The result is a spray cover you'll love as it lasts your entire boating lifetime.

Dave S.

I bought a spray deck for my 16' Pakboat 3 years ago for a Broken Skull- Nahanni trip. I forget the guys name who helped me but he went above an beyond the call of duty to get the deck made and shipped to me in record time as (due to unexpected conditions) I was leaving very soon after placing the order. I didn't think it could be done and that would have been no ones fault but mine, yet he made it happen and even needed to confirm the dimensions of the canoe with the manufacturer to ensure it was made right. The deck served me well on the trip (with a dog sitting on top for all but one very cold & wet day when he hid in my lap under the deck) and I expect to have it for many more years. I got the one with 3 openings as its a tandem boat but I was paddling solo on this trip and it worked good. I don't often do reviews and rarely 5 star ones but this guy and the other people at North Water deserve it for both the quality and the service. Sorry I waited so many years but you know the saying, better late...... I wish I could upload a photo. Thanks!

Andrew M.

Just returned from a 16 day, 420km solo paddle around BC's lower mainland testing my new spray deck. Northwater was able to squeeze 3 cockpits, a portage hatch, and 2 paddle pockets on my 16' Prospector. All of which came in handy having to navigate whitewater, windy lakes, and open ocean on the same trip. The customer service is excellent, Morgan was very helpful getting me exactly what I needed. Thanks again!

Rick Danco

The reviews are totally accurate. The customer care is unsurpassable. The canoe spray deck is meticulously fabricated with the best materials.

Chase Bartee of Tight Loops

The expedition and film were a great success, and we couldn't have done it without our decks. As predicted, besides flying in and out (the canoes needed to nest inside each other) those decks never came off. the were incredible for gas mileage and even better for the paddling. Fishing from the decked canoe was awesome. The rod holders made it INSANELY quick to rig up for fishing, and never needing to break the rods down (aside form deliberate running of rapids) was a real godsend. I highly recommend offering that design for future fly fishers. Chase Bartee of Tight Loops

Bruce Cram

I bought my custom deck for a Novacraft Supernova solo canoe about 3 years ago. I had great suggestions from the fellows at Northwater to make the deck functional for my needs. My favorite was a portage hatch that covered the whole area between the stern and bow thwarts. The solo cockpit was sewn into the hatch. This allowed the centre part of the canoe to be quickly opened right up in the seating area during good weather and conditions even when under way. I was provided a Velcro'd port for my RAM fishing rod holder. The cover also includes a special paddle holder with multiple velcro straps so I can store a broken down two piece kayak paddle and fishing rod lying on the bow deck. I wish I had the cockpit straps, now being provided, to roll the sides of the cockpit skirt up and get it out of the way. I also wish I had purchased the shoulder strap to hold the cockpit skirt up. The plastic pipe even when trimmed didn't seem to fit very well and allow the Velcro at the front of the cockpit skirt to stay attached. My canoe has the heavy weight Royalex which is quite thick. The patch loops are not very big when pulled through the hull during installation. Consequently threading the parachute cord through to attach the cover was difficult. I solved this problem by buying some large fishing swivels and attached them along the length of the cover with the cord. Now I can quickly just hook the swivels through the patch loops, much easier than threading the cord. Great purchase.

Marty

I made another Yukon River trip in June. I selected my smaller 16' Mad River Canoe this year. I had outfitted it with a spray deck as I had my larger Bell canoe. The deck was flawless. On my newest deck I opted for a second paddle holder, daisy chain fasteners for bow and rear cockpits, and a reversible hatch on the bow station to allow reverse paddling on solo adventures. The deck was so awesome at providing extra warmth by fastening the gauntlet. It also kept us dry during some rather heavy rain showers. We bounced through Five Finger Rapids without getting any water in the canoe. North Water makes the best decks on the market. I will order a third as soon as I buy my next canoe.

Rick B

Morgan and crew did a custom solo deck for me last spring on a NovaCraft Supernova. I needed a custom hatch for a unique gunwale dry box I have and they were very willing, creative, and helpful in making that happen. The workmanship and materials in this deck are top notch. Took it through several class II+ rapids so far. Still needed to do some sponging but no pump or scoop bailing needed. May have been even dryer if not for the dry box mount brackets causing small gaps in the seal. You may want to seam seal around the cockpit area. And I am going to look into some sort of velcro shoulder strap or such to hold the skirt up better. This is a perfect addition for this 'tripping' boat and allows me to focus on keeping a good line and not getting bogged down with water weight. I'd get one for my tandem as well if I find another partner.

Nikki R.

This past summer my husband and I, along with 3 friends met up in Whitehorse where we would spend 2 weeks paddling 715km from Whitehorse to Dawson City down the iconic, Yukon River. I knew without a doubt I wanted a North Water Canoe Spray Deck for our trip and it did not disappoint. I wanted it for comfort and safety. While the installation may seem daunting it's not bad at all and with two of us, we probably had all the vinyl patches installed in about 3+ hours. We did have a few squalls come through during our trip and being able to keep gear and ourselves covered up was great because who likes soggy gear or endless bailing!!?? A few features that were my favourites were well worth the extra money: Cockpit covers (LOVED these to keep rain, heavy dew and critters out at night) Portage cargo hatch (just makes for much easier access) Additional paddle pocket and the Deck top anchoring strip (okay, that's FOUR of my favourite things!!) The quality is second to none and I think we are going to have to order a second for our other canoe! This deck will be even more important as we paddle harder rivers and when we are paddling in the winter season here on the West Coast.

Marty

My Northwater deck is second only to my paddle in terms of importance. The craftsmanship is amazing. They have designed the decks with utility in mind. I recommend getting a cargo hatch so you can easily access your gear. I just completed a Yukon River trip and the cover was literally a lifesaver. Paddling the length of a thirty-two mile wind swept lake can be done with confidence when you have a Northwater deck keeping the canoe free of water in three foot waves. I have no complaints or issues with mine that I have owned four years.

Andrew McCracken

Having paddled through my share of west coast rain, I decided that a deck would be a useful accessory for my Clipper Tripper. The North Water spray deck has a solid reputation in the industry for good reason: it is durable, has functional add-ons, and sets up quickly. After a conversation with Morgan, I settled on a storage hatch and added zippered cockpit covers. Installation was an enjoyable afternoon project - very simple with minimal tools. The lash system means that attaching the deck is dead easy; ditto removing it. If wind, rain, or heavy seas are in your forecast, a spray deck makes a whole lot of sense, and North Water's deck is a solid and reliable performer.

Alison Cardinal

We have a 20ft canoe and two little kids, so I always knew a custom built spraydeck was what I was going to have to deal with - I put off inquiring about a deck for over a year as I thought it would be impossible, or at least way too expensive. How silly of me! Morgan at Northwater seemed to take this on as his own personal project, and after a number of e-mails and designs back and forth, we came up with a plan that would suit our growing family and our budget. The last "problem" was that I changed the design so many times, and then brought our planned canoe trip forward by a few weeks, that I really didn't think the deck could be made in time. Wrong again - a week later it arrived, and I'm really impressed by the quality of the deck and service I received. We used the deck on a two week canoe trip in Saskatchewan, and when the lakes were windy it definitely cut down the drag. When it rained torrentially in the campsite, we put all our gear inside, zippered the hatches, and nothing got blown away or wet. My kids were able to sleep shaded from the sun and rain at my feet in the Bow under the deck, (the "cave") and during an extremely wet and cold weekend on the Red Deer River, we stayed warm, and pretty dry under the spraydeck. My advice would be to talk to someone at Northwater before ordering your deck - they know their product, and all the little "add-ons" (zippered hatches etc) that make the deck something you will love and never want to leave home without!

Tom Wolfe

I ordered my first spray deck for a Novacraft Supernova solo boat that I used on a 3 week trip in northern Saskatchewan last year. It fits my canoe perfectly and is very well constructed.. I appreciated the added protection it gave me through the big white water that I ran as well as the security it gave me on committing lake crossings. When you are alone with waves coming over the gunwale you can only do one of two things: bail or paddle. With a spray deck you can just focus on paddling to the far shore. It was also great to have during the many rain and snow storms I pushed through -- it kept me and my gear a lot drier and seemed to reduce wind drag on the boat. Most remarkably, Northwater took my rush order at lunch on Friday and had it delivered to Canmore, AB for 9:00 am Saturday morning!! Since then I've also outfitted our whitewater tandem, a Novacraft Moisie, with a second spray deck. It's equally well crafted. I've made many trips now with both spray decks, alone or with the family in tow. The only situation where I don't find the spray deck advantageous is with good weather, calm lake travel with multiple portages, as the nuisance of loading and unloading with the deck in the way outweighs the benefits. For these stretches I remove it and roll it up and add it to the pile of gear in the boat. Installing the deck is daunting and does take time. Just follow the directions and budget at least 3 hours if you've never done one before.

Canoe Spray Decks

Title: Tandem One Piece

Material: 1000D PVC Coated Polyester

Colour: Red

Two and Three Piece Options

STANDARD FEATURES

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