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Nova Craft - Prospector 17 canoe
Regular price $2,709.00 Save $-2,709.00The Chestnut Prospector has probably been described more often in text than any other canoe, it’s just that popular. Our version of this venerable craft is faithful to the original. Since 1984, we’ve gone out of our way to continue the tradition so future generations of paddlers can enjoy this icon of Canadian history.
If you want a canoe that will handle a month’s worth of supplies to head out on a wilderness adventure, this canoe is for you. In the Prospector 17’ you’ll find all the great characteristics that have made this canoe a paddling legend in places like the Yukon and Canadian Arctic. With lots of volume to keep you and your gear dry in whitewater or waves it still tracks well with good hull speed on flatwater. Our durable materials and classic Prospector lines make the P17 the ultimate wilderness extended tripping canoe.
Weight
Fiberglass: 70lb / 31.8kg
TuffStuff: 60lb / 27.2kg
TuffStuff Expedition: 65lb / 29.5kg
Aramid Lite: 48lb / 21.8kg
Blue Steel: 52lb / 23.6kg
Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
Learn more about our materials here.
Dimensions
Length: 17′ / 518cm
Width: 36″ / 91.4cm
Center Depth: 15″ / 38.1cm
End Depth: 23″ / 58.4cm
Rocker: 2.5″ / 6.4cm
Capacity: 1200lb / 544kg
· Symmetrical Hull
· Shallow Arch Bottom
· Moderate Rocker
· Available with or without shoe keel in some materials. Weights listed above are for no-keel versions.
Nova Craft - Prospector 16 canoe
Regular price $2,569.00 Save $-2,569.00The Chestnut Prospector has probably been described more often in text than any other canoe, it’s just that popular. Our version of this venerable craft is faithful to the original. Since 1984, we’ve gone out of our way to continue the tradition so future generations of paddlers can enjoy this icon of Canadian history.
The Workhorse of the Canadian north, our Prospector 16’ feels most at home loaded with gear on a remote wilderness lake or river. While it is best suited for river tripping, it remains versatile enough to be a good all round canoe. With experience, the self-righting aspects of the shallow arch hull will become apparent and confidence levels will soar. Whats more, it provides a very dry ride in big waves and whitewater. It is simply the best all round wilderness tripping canoe available.
Weight
Fiberglass: 66lb / 29.9kg
TuffStuff: 56lb / 25.4kg
TuffStuff Expedition: 62lb / 28.1kg
Aramid Lite: 45lb / 20.4kg
Blue Steel: 48lb / 21.8kg
Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
Learn more about our materials here.
Dimensions
Length: 16′ / 488cm
Width: 36″ / 91.4cm
Center Depth: 15″ / 38.1cm
End Depth: 23″ / 58.4cm
Rocker: 2.5″ / 6.4cm
Capacity: 1000lb / 454kg
· Symmetrical Hull
· Shallow Arch Bottom
· Moderate Rocker
· Available with or without shoe keel in some materials. Weights listed above are for no-keel versions.
Nova Craft - Prospector 15 canoe
Regular price $2,429.00 Save $-2,429.00The Prospector 15′ is a scaled-down version of our larger Prospectors that’s faithful to the original lines in every way. You get all the great handling features that make the Prospector a paddling legend, in a package that’s a bit smaller and more responsive. The P15 is an ideal choice for paddlers who want a tripping boat but don’t need the extra volume. Its extra responsiveness also makes the P15 a fun tandem play boat.
Weight
Fiberglass: 62lb / 28.1kg
TuffStuff: 54lb / 24.5kg
TuffStuff Expedition: 58lb / 26.3kg
Aramid Lite: 42lb / 19.1kg
Blue Steel: 45lb / 20.4kg
Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
Learn more about our materials here.
Dimensions
Length: 15′ / 457cm
Width: 36″ / 91.4cm
Center Depth: 15″ / 38.1cm
End Depth: 23″ / 58.4cm
Rocker: 2.5″ / 6.4cm
Capacity: 850lb / 386kg
· Symmetrical Hull
· Shallow Arch Bottom
· Moderate Rocker
· Available with or without a shoe keel in some materials. Weights listed above are for no-keel versions.
