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Boat profile
Old Town Discovery 158
A 15 ft 8 in tandem canoe from Old Town's Discovery line, built as a durable polyethylene family, fishing, hunting, and general river-or-lake canoe.
At a glance
Profile
Identity
- CategorySmall Boats & Paddle Craft
- TypeTandem recreational canoe
- Primary UseRecreational paddling
- Secondary UsesFamily canoeing / Fishing / Hunting / Light tripping
- Hull TypeOpen canoe with shallow-arch bottom, straight sides, and moderate rocker
- RigUnknown
- PropulsionHuman-powered paddle
- BuildersOld Town Canoes & Kayaks
- DesignersOld Town Canoes & Kayaks
- Built InOld Town / Maine / United States
Design
- DesignerOld Town Canoes & Kayaks
Production
- Production NoteDealer copy says the Discovery 158 has been one of Old Town's best-selling canoes for more than 30 years.
- Variant NoteRetailers list a standard Discovery 158 with wood or nylon web seats and an Outfitter spec with plastic molded seats for heavier-duty use.
Market Notes
- PositioningLong-running Discovery-series tandem canoe sold through Old Town dealers for recreation, fishing, hunting, outfitter, and family use. The Outfitter variant targets commercial operators, activity centers, and hire fleets.
- Recent Listed PriceSeveral 2026 dealer listings show a price around $1,399.99.
Technical record
Specifications
Dimensions
- LOA15 ft 8.04 in / 4.8 m
- Beam35.5 in / 90.2 cm
- Depth13.5 in / 34.3 cm
- Bow Height21.5 in / 54.6 cm
Weight, Form And Draft
- Boat Weight87 lb / 39.5 kg
Capacity And Tanks
- Paddlers2
- Total Weight Capacity1,150 lb / 521.64 kg
- Usable Weight Capacity1,063 lb / 482.18 kg
Performance
- Handling NotesDealer specifications describe the model as stable and manageable, with rocker and a shallow-arch bottom suited to mixed flatwater and easy moving-water use.
Operations
- OutfittingNylon web or wood/webbed seats, ash carrying yoke and thwart, vinyl gunwales, and molded carry handles are commonly listed equipment.
- Portage NoteAt about 87 lb, it is a robust but relatively heavy tandem canoe for frequent solo carries.
Construction
Build Notes
Three-layer polyethylene hull with vinyl gunwales, ash trim pieces, and nylon web seats.
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Catalog Links
Sources
References
- Old Town Canoes Discovery 158 Tandem Canoe - Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
- Old Town Discovery 158 - Kayaks and Paddles
- Everything You Need To Know About Old Town Canoes - Paddling Magazine
- Old Town Canoes & Kayaks - Johnson Outdoors / Old Town
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