Venture Prospector 16 Canadian Canoe

This unit has been cherished by our family and well cared for. It has the usual scratches in the hull (see pictures) but none is deep and there are no leaks. Stern and bow have not bumps or cracks. Inside is clean and in excellent condition. The traditional style Venture Prospector excels on overnight camping expeditions, fishing and family river and lake trips.

We have used it in the Lake District, Scotland, down the Thames and Wye rivers and long trips along the Oxford and Kennet & Avon Canals. Included in the sale:3 factory fitted ash and mesh seats (an optional extra when buying new) and in great condition2 Ruk Sport Aluminium light paddles. One fixed length, the other adjustable to 4 positions (see pictures)2 Ruk Sport canoe buoyancy block wedges (worth £110)SpecificationThis model (16ft), no longer for sale, has a loading capacity of 400 Kg and weighs 36 Kg.A wide beam, classic symmetrical hull and soft tumblehome mean the Venture Prospector is easy and stable to roll on to edge, whilst the familiar recurved bow and high freeboard keep you dry through features and prevent swamping.The historic Prospector designs that this model is based upon were true workhorses, and the Venture Prospector shares their ability to maintain supreme edging performance for pleasingly smooth turns on both moving and flat water, even when fully loaded. Any questions, please ask. Thanks for browsing!