An outrigger canoe is a kind of boat that uses one or more support i.e. more lateral floats, which are known as outriggers. These outriggers are attached on one or both sides of the main hull. Smaller canoes normally have a single outrigger on the port side and larger canoes may use one or double outrigger or dual hull configuration, like catamaran. By using an outrigger or dual hull configuration, the stability of canoe can be increased, but it may cause hydrodynamic inefficiency in comparison to a single hull canoe wider.

Outrigger canoes are faster in speed than other canoes. These are also capable of being paddled and sailed in rough water. However, the paddling technique used in outrigger canoes is different from kayaking or rowing. The blade or paddle used in outrigger canoes is single bladed with either a straight shaft or a double bend shaft. To maintain the stability and stamina, the paddlers has to paddle the boat alternately, as it does not have a dual paddle arrangement. Outrigger canoes are mostly used in water sports such a racing. Outrigger canoes are used in outrigger canoeing. In this, canoes are propelled by using paddles.

There are many varieties of outrigger canoes for sale obtainable in market, which includes different types of canoes having number of paddles in them. These canoes are available in different sizes. The different types of canoes include OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4 and OC6. All these canoes come with the respective number of paddlers, and these canoes use a single hull outrigger. DC12 and OC12 have 12 paddlers and use double hull outrigger.

Many types of outriggers are available for sales; the smaller size outrigger canoes for sale are solo, and tandem outriggers. Solos are one- person canoes with seat placed in the middle to maintain balance. These canoes are small and short in size. Tandem outriggers have a capacity of carrying two riders. The most expert rider is seated near to the bow and the other person sits behind the expert rider.

Second outrigger canoes for sale are the longer outriggers. These canoes include the surfing canoes and six person canoes. The latter have a length of 40 to 43 feet. These are normally used in canoe racing, which is popular in Hawaii. The surfing outriggers are 22 feet long and have capacity of carrying 2 to 4 riders. These canoes are ideal for rough water and speedy waves. These canoes have high rockers, which provide better maneuverability and ease of paddling.

Before buying any outrigger canoe, one should check its quality and evaluate about his/her requirement. Many dealers provide new and used outrigger canoes at cheap rates, so those who are fond of sailing outrigger canoes and have a low budget can contact these dealers. If a person has a low budget then he/she can opt for a used canoe, which has a less price as compared to the new canoe. To buy an outrigger canoe, one can also take help of Internet to know about the prices, location and other information about outrigger canoes for sale.