Canoes

Nova Craft Prospector 16 Blue Steel

Nova Craft

$5,359.00 CAD

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Colour
Clear Blue Steel


  • The Chestnut Prospector has probably been described more often in text than any other canoe, it’s just that popular. Nova Craft's version of this venerable craft is faithful to the original. Since 1984, Nova Craft has gone out of their way to continue the tradition so future generations of paddlers can enjoy this icon of Canadian history.

    The Workhorse of the Canadian north, this 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.

    This product is made in Canada

    *Please Note: We don't ship canoes at this time, but would be happy to facilitate an in-store pickup.

    • Symmetrical Hull
    • Shallow Arch Bottom
    • Moderate Rocker
    • Gunwales: Aluminum
    • Seat: Ash Bootlace
    • Yoke: Deep Dish Yoke
    • Skid Plates: None
  • Weight* 48lb / 21.8kg (Blue Steel)
    Length 16' / 488 cm
    Width 36″ / 91.4cm
    Center Depth 15″ / 38.1cm
    End Depth 23″ / 58.4cm
    Capacity 1000lb / 454kg
    Rocker
    2.5″ / 6.4cm

    *Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.

  • Blue Steel is an aramid and carbon fibre hybrid material. These canoes are light like Nova Craft's Aramid Lite boats but are significantly stronger. Not only is the look of carbon fiber cloth very appealing but the carbon fibers add stiffness to the hull to increase paddling efficiency. Adding an inner layer of Innegra and infusing these hulls with high impact resistant vinylester resin makes a very rugged canoe. Blue Steel canoes are most at home in flatwater scenarios but have been proven very reliable on long Arctic river expeditions as well.

    Aluminum Trim: Sleek looking, lightweight and tough. An additional benefit of the aluminum gunwales is that they are virtually maintenance free and can last forever.