Curtis Northstar

[Carl G]

I have a fiberglass Curtis Northstar that I purchased in 1988. It has been hanging unused in my garage for over 15 yrs and is in good condition. I want to sell, but I'm not sure of a fair price. 2 PFDs and paddles included. I'm located in Springfield Illinois. Note surface scratching and several small gelcoat chips on bow. Also, cane seats have been replaced with webbing. Any comments are appreciated.

Dave Yost design.
Length 16' Weight 67 lbs
Hull widths- at gunwales 32" max 36" at 4" 31 1/2"

 

[M Clemens]

I can't remember the last time a Northstar came up for sale. I sold a Hemlock Eagle last year for $1600, but it was Kevlar. I've also sold a Swift Algonquin 16 in Goldenglass for $750 and a Malecite in FG for $700, both mint. There may be some collectible value for Curtis fans, but a 67 pound fiberglass tandem would have a lot of competition in the marketplace. She sure is purty, tho'.

I forgot to add: there is a Facebook Group for Hemlock/Curtis Canoe Owners. They do seem to have an affection for the brand.

 

[Carl G]

I can't remember the last time a Northstar came up for sale. I sold a Hemlock Eagle last year for $1600, but it was Kevlar. I've also sold a Swift Algonquin 16 in Goldenglass for $750 and a Malecite in FG for $700, both mint. There may be some collectible value for Curtis fans, but a 67 pound fiberglass tandem would have a lot of competition in the marketplace. She sure is purty, tho'.

I forgot to add: there is a Facebook Group for Hemlock/Curtis Canoe Owners. They do seem to have an affection for the brand.

Thanks, for the response. I decided to offer it to a friend who has a cabin in the BWCA, and it will be Minnesota bound in June.

 

[tketcham]

I decided to offer it to a friend who has a cabin in the BWCA...

Good to hear you found a home for the Northstar.

I have a similar situation, a Kevlar 1986 Curtis Northstar that I'll be selling soon. I'm thinking that the big demand for canoes (any canoe) that we saw from 2020 - 2022 (which is when I purchased my Northstar) is pretty much over so I'm not expecting to get as much for my Northstar now. I sold a fiberglass 1983 Curtis Lady Bug in good condition to a family last year for $600. I gave them a deal because I'm happy to see a younger generation out canoeing. Considering how much it cost me to paddle that classic sport canoe for the six years we owned it was a good deal for me as well. I'm hoping to sell the Kevlar Northstar to a younger canoeist and will be pricing the boat accordingly. I'd like to sell it to someone that will use it and not store it in a barn or garage as a collection piece.