How to order your custom built Savage River canoe.
Choose the model you want
Choose a layup, that works best for for you, from “Layup Options”. You can click on “Layup Description” to compare layups as well as looking at the “Layup Comparison "chart. Our standard layup is the first one listed.
Check the “Extra Reinforcing Options”, if you want to increase the stiffness and strength of the boat. These will be needed for rocky rivers and whitewater.
Choose an inside layer. Details can be found under “Layup Description”.
Pick your desired seat style.
Pick any seat options as well as other options from the lists that you would like to add.
If you have questions or are ready to order feel free to call us at 301-334-2335 or e-mail at [email protected]
Payment: We require a $2000 deposit on orders over $4500 and $1500 for orders under $4500. You can send a check to: Savage River 581Clifton Drive Oakland MD 21550 We also take credit cards but charge a 3%processing fee. Balance is due before shipping or at time of pick up.
A plain weave carbon fabric is the standard for the outside layer. Backed up with Kevlar. It is tough and stiff. Good basic layup for C-2s and durable C-1s
A lighter weight version of the regular carbon. Not as stiff or strong but lighter weight. Backed up with Kevlar. Good option to lighten up a C-2 with out sacrificing a lot of durability. A good intermediate layup for C-1s to balance weight and durability.
Flat woven carbon that has a beautiful checkerboard appearance. The same weight as regular carbon with greater stiffness and durability. Slides over rocks and stumps easier with less damage. Backed up with Kevlar. The checkerboard appearance increase in durability is the big draw for TeXtreme, but comes with a higher price.
Same appearance as regular TeXtreme with less weight. Similar durability but less stiffness as light carbon with a little less weight. Lightest outer skin we use. Backed up with Kevlar. Good for a light weight C-2 where light weight is more desired then durability and stiffness. Good option for lighter C-1s for balance between durability and weight.
A little heavier and not as stiff as carbon but a lot tougher. White and black weave which gives a gray appearance. Backed up with Kevlar. Good for C-2s where durability is more desired then light weight. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.
Same appearance as TeXtreme with a silvery/gray color. Same stiffness but slightly heavier then light TeXtreme but stronger because of the Inegra blend. Backed up with Kevlar. Good option for lighter C-2s and Mid weight C-1s. The beautiful silver checkerboard appearance is stunning but is our priciest outer skin. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.
A non woven carbon fabric where fibers are oriented 45 deg from center line of canoe. This gives greater torsional stiffness and strength while saving weight. Backed up with Kevlar. Good layup for c-2s where you want to save some weight without sacrificing stiffness especially in racing canoes. Good tough stiff durable layup for c-1s.
Woven Kevlar fabric with a fiberglass skin. Similar strength and less stiffness than carbon skin with greater weight and less cost. Yellow appearance on outside. Great entry level layup or whitewater layup with added layers of Kevlar.
A clear layer of s-gass on the outside to make a tougher skin and protect the laminate. Adds strength but also adds weight
Rock Guard
An extra layer of Kevlar under the foam core on the bottom. This will greatly increase the durability of the bottom when scraping over rocks, gravel bars and logs.
Expedition
One full extra layer of Kevlar. Adds a lot of stiffness and durability to the canoe. Great for extended wilderness expeditions as well as mild whitewater. This layup has been tested in rental canoes in the Boundary Waters with great success.
Whitewater
Extra layers of Kevlar are added with an s glass skin to build a very durable canoe capable of using on class 2 and 3 whitewater.
Basic inside layer for racing C-2s. Uni-Biaxial is lighter and stiffer then Kevlar or regular carbon. Used over the foam on the floor and over ribs. Color: Black with yellow between ribs
Greetings John, September 2019 I had the privilege to paddle with my friend Bruce Barton in The Muskoka River X - 223km Canoe Race. Solid training and a new Diller Canoe gave me one of the best racing experiences of my long canoe career. The 18’6” canoe called the “Muskoka,” is beautifully built by John Diller. It is a canoe for the elite adventurer, the weekend warrior, or the novice paddler. The “Muskoka,” was responsive to the tough conditions of this year’s 2019 race. It easily handled the winding bends of the rivers, keeping its’ line from the left side or right side while always maintaining its’ speed. Additionally, when Bruce and I paddled hard in the shallows, the canoe easily popped up and allowed us to cruise at top speed. In the big, 4 foot waves, the “Muskoka” was stable. The “Muskoka” was light to carry over all 39 portages; thus the “Muskoka” was a perfect fit. Well done John Diller! Thank you for paying attention to the details of your fine craftsmanship and building such a safe and fast canoe. I recommend the model the “Muskoka” canoe, to any family, serious canoe racer, and all paddlers in between. Yours in paddling, Solomon Carriere
Cumberland House, Saskatchewan
Canada