New & Used Kayaks at our Newton Paddling Store

At Charles River Canoe & Kayak, we will work with you to pick the right boat from our wide selection of new and used kayaks! Our staff knows and paddles the boats we sell, and you can, too, by taking advantage of free demos at our on-the-water facility. Don't forget our wide range of paddling gear and accessories — you can save up to 15% on gear when you buy a boat!

We are authorized dealers for Current Designs, Epic, Hurricane, Impex, KayakPro, Necky, Lincoln, Native, Ocean Kayak, Old Town, Perception, P&H/Venture, Think, and Wilderness Systems. We stock kayaks from these manufacturers, and we are happy to order any kayaks or products from any of these companies.

End-of-Season Rental Sale:
Reserve your boat now!
For Sale Now:
All new boats plus select used boats.

End-of-Season Rental Sale on Kayaks
Reserve your favorite boat model now! Pick up Sept. 9 (canoes) or Sept. 16 (kayaks).
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What's On Sale
View all our current special deals on used, cosmetic second, and new kayaks.

What We Carry
Select a category of kayak below for a list of the kayaks we generally carry, plus any special deals currently available!

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Recreational Kayaks - Short and stable, these boats are designed for paddling calm waters: flatwater rivers & lakes and very protected ocean bays and salt marshes.
Light Touring Kayaks - Faster, slightly less stable boats with more storage space, designed for day trips on protected-to-more-open waters.
Sea/Touring Kayaks - Designed for everything from the most exposed coast to river backwaters, these boats offer the most available speed and storage space.
Fishing Kayaks - Specifically outfitted for fishing, these kayaks allow anglers to reach fishing spots they never dreamed of before.
Tandem Kayaks - Built for two paddlers, in styles ranging from recreational boats to sea kayaks.
Kids Kayaks - Specifically designed and sized for younger & smaller paddlers.
Fitness/Racing Kayaks - Super-light, sleek boats designed for speed.
Sit-on-Top Kayaks - Stable, self-bailing boats that are easy to climb on and off — perfect for fishing, diving, surfing, or general paddling.
Whitewater/Surf Kayaks - These compact, very maneuverable boats are designed for use in whitewater or surf.
Inflatable/Folding Kayaks - Boats that can be broken down for transport or storage.

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