Nova Craft Prospector 16 Canadian Canoe

In Nova Craft’s words ‘simply the best all round wilderness tripping canoe available’ and many agree. A canoe that can handle just about anything you can throw at it and a delight to paddle whether white water tripping or having a family day on the lake. Selling because we’ve bought a lighter Tuff Stuff model of the same canoe. This canoe has been laced at bow and stern for clipping kit in or attaching buoyancy. It has foam wrapped polystyrene buoyancy which is easily removed if required.

It also has a mast foot for an Endless River canoe sailing rig but I’ve retained the rig for our new canoe. It bears the usual scars of a well loved canoe but as stated below from Nova Craft’s site these canoes are nearly indestructible. Please note sale is canoe only - no paddles, life jackets etc included. From Nova Craft website. Prospector 16′ SP3 Made in Canada.

‘Our SP3 canoe models have the same performance characteristics as our famous Prospector models, but are made from a tough 3 layer polyethylene plastic called SP3 that withstands hard knocks and extensive use. Because the material is nearly indestructible, it makes them attractive to owners who plan to subject them to hard use with little maintenance. Our Prospector 16’ SP3 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.

What’s more, it provides a very dry ride in big waves and whitewater. It is simply the best all round wilderness tripping canoe available.’ Specifications Weight SP3: 94lb / 42.6kg Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary. Dimensions Length: 15′ 7” / 479cm Width: 36″ / 91.4cm Center Depth: 14.5″ / 35.6cm End Depth: 23″ / 58.4cm Rocker: 3″ / 7.6cm Capacity: 900lb / 408kg · Symmetrical Hull · Shallow Arch Bottom · Moderate Rocker