Rheaume Trapper 12 — A Head‑Turning Cedar Canoe

This is a true head‑turner of a canoe — magnificent craftsmanship and a beautiful piece of work. Honestly, we were hesitant to carry Rheaume at first because their canoes look almost too stunning to use. But we quickly learned that some people simply want the best. We don't have a true picture of ours yet. On the production floor ours is the back left, white bottom, Red top with beautiful cedar inside. We got this as a special first boat at a discount. We ae offering you the same.

Rheaume builds both composite and cedar canoes, and every one of them is a work of art. Even more impressive, they perform every bit as good as they look. These aren’t just display pieces — they’re real, capable, high‑performance canoes built by people who care deeply about the craft.

And if you want something truly personal, we can work directly with Rheaume to create a custom, one‑of‑a‑kind canoe just for you. There are countless options, and while a custom build takes a couple of months, the results are absolutely worth the wait.

About the Trapper 12

The Trapper 12 is a versatile cedar canoe designed for both solo and tandem paddling. With elegant, recurved noses and a subtle rocker profile, this 12'9" canoe offers responsive handling and excellent stability — a joy to paddle whether you’re exploring quiet ponds or winding streams.

Rheaume builds this model from premium red cedar with a white cedar interior skeleton, complemented by ash gunwales and mahogany trim. Traditional rawhide‑woven seats add authentic craftsmanship, while the fiberglass‑and‑epoxy hull is finished with marine varnish for long‑lasting UV protection.

Specifications — Rheaume Trapper 12

(Based on manufacturer details)

Dimensions & Weight

• Length: 12’9″
• Beam (Width): 32″
• Depth: 13½″
• Weight: ~54 lbs* (varies slightly by build)
• Capacity: 550 lbs

Construction

• Hull Material: Red cedar planking with fiberglass + epoxy coating
• Interior Skeleton: White cedar
• Gunwales: Ash 
• Trim & Components: Mahogany
• Finish: Marine varnish with UV protection

Design Features

• Style: Cedar canoe with elegant recurved noses
• Rocker: Subtle rocker for responsive handling 
• Stability: Excellent initial and secondary stability
• Seats: Traditional rawhide‑woven seats 
• Paddling Style: Suitable for solo or tandem paddling

Available Colors

(Natural cedar + painted epoxy options)

• Natural Cedar
• Blue
• Burgundy
• Green
• Blue Gray
• Yellow
• White
• Clear
• Two‑tone painted epoxy (upgrade)

Options

• Add keel (+$185)
• Painted epoxy two‑tone exterior (+$846)