LL Bean West Branch 16'

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#1

Does anyone know anything about the current L.L. Bean West Branch 16’ Canoe? In the past it sounds like it was just a re-branded Old Town Discovery but the current canoe looks a bit different and much lighter. Does anyone know who is making it for Bean, or has any experience with the canoe?

#2

@kurtzislost did you ever get an answer to this? Wondering the same thing.

#3

Not the same material as the Discos. The W Branch uses T Formex the new ABS ( Royalex) replacement.
T Formex is lighter than polyethylene

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#4

The LL Bean West Branch is the same hull as the Wenonah Aurora.

The LL Bean Royal River solo is the same hull as the Wenonah Fusion.

#5

LLBean just rebrands other canoe makers brands but gives them a Maine twist. The Royal River runs near the flagship store and some of it is twisty. Part of the West Branch refers to the W Br Penobscot river a nice float appropriate for a general use canoe.