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OCIV Hawaii Canoes

Welcome our new edition to the Hulakai family, the OC4/OC3 ‘Ōpelu canoe! Our newest family member is made here in Hawaii by Hawaiian watermen. The ‘Opelu was designed by the Dowsett ʻOhana. This canoe is multi-use canoe that all can enjoy, whether it be a single hull or double hull. It is the #1 surf canoe for both big or small waves.

In early Hawaii the canoe was an important way of life for it had many purposes. It provided transportation across the seas to new lands and was a used as a tool to feed the family by using it as a fishing vessel and much more. Today we can still use it for a variety of things. The OC4/OC3 can be used to fish, sail, family recreation including big wave surfing, sports, and team building.

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Call us for more information and to make an order.

Big Island and Neighbor Island Rep

Sarah Taylor-Balanga
Phone: 808-896-3141

The possibilities are endless.

For learning/teaching it could be used to:

Teach someone to steer a canoe
Sail
Surf
Team building in various venues

Construction

‘Opelu Opae is structurally built to withstand overhead waves.
Greater reinforcement/ strength could be added on upon request
190/100 pounds
Has 2 bulkheads to keep canoe from sinking
Structurally engineered hollow Wae’s as a means to keep the canoe light in weight without losing any strength
Are made ready to paddle: just add water!