Nova Craft Prospector 16 Aramid Lite

Nova Craft

$4,679.00 CAD

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  • 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* 45lb / 20.4kg (Aramid Lite)
    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.

  • Aramid Lite canoes are the lightest boats Nova Craft makes and are intended for flatwater tripping. Built by infusing Aramid cloth with high impact resistant vinylester resin these canoes have great strength to weight characteristics. While they are ideal for wilderness trips involving lots of long portages, it is also wonderful just to have a lightweight canoe to put on and off the car. Nova Craft uses Twaron fabrics to give you the power of Aramid.

    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.