Keep Paddling —
Without the Heavy Lifting
Discover lightweight canoes designed to help you stay active, independent, and on the water for years to come.
You love being on the water — but the lifting is getting harder.
If loading your kayak hurts your back…
If carrying your canoe takes two people…
If getting in and out feels like a workout…
You’re not alone.
Thousands of paddlers in their 60s, 70s, and 80s are looking for boats that fit the way they paddle today — not how they paddled decades ago.
The problem isn’t the paddling.
It’s the weight, the strain, and the hassle on shore.
It shouldn’t be that way — and it doesn’t have to be.
The Lightest Canoes You’ll Ever Carry
Hornbeck Boats are handcrafted ultralight boats
-built for adventure and built to be easy:
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15–24 pounds ➜ lift with one hand
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Comfortable upright seating ➜ knees and back stay happy
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Stable and confidence-inspiring ➜ enjoy calm lakes & rivers
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Smooth, effortless glide ➜ go farther with less strain
Designed in the Adirondacks for paddlers who refuse to slow down.
Great for day trips, local ponds, wildlife exploring, and quiet water adventures.
Charlie, age 74
“I thought my paddling days were done. My Hornbeck gave them back.”
Nancy, age 69
“I can load it and go paddling whenever I want. Total independence.”
Jim, age 78
“The lift weight sealed the deal. I carry it to the water with one arm!”
Nancie
Freelance Photogragher
Recommended models for aging paddlers
Sign up for a demo
Come visit our store and experience Hornbeck in its entirety. Our team
of knowledgeable staff will guide you
through the entire process and
help you find the best boat for you.
Once you've found your ideal boat,
it's time to try it out on our on-site pond to ensure that it's the perfect fit for you.
We offer demos daily Mon-Fri
@ 9:00am,11:00am, and 1:30pm
To visit, please call for an appointment at:
Stay strong. Stay independent.
Keep paddling — with Hornbeck.
