Nova Craft Prospector 16 Canoe

The Nova Craft Prospector 16 Canoe is a modern take on a legendary design, built for paddlers who demand durability, performance, and versatility. Crafted with advanced TuffStuff composite material, this canoe combines basalt and Innegra fibres for exceptional strength, impact resistance, and lightweight performance.

Maintaining the classic Prospector hull shape, it delivers excellent maneuverability, stability, and impressive load-carrying capacity—making it ideal for backcountry trips, river journeys, and wilderness exploration. The Special Edition design features a clear gel coat finish that showcases the unique weave of the composite material, giving it a distinctive, premium look on the water.

Outfitted with anodized aluminum trim, skid plates, and comfortable webbed seats, this canoe is ready for rugged environments while offering comfort and reliability.

Features

• Durable TuffStuff composite construction (Basalt/Innegra fibres)
• Classic Prospector hull for excellent maneuverability
• High load capacity for extended trips
• Clear gel coat finish showcasing composite weave
• Anodized aluminum trim for added durability
• Factory-installed skid plates for protection
• Comfortable black webbed seats
• Contoured ash yoke and thwart for easy carrying
• Stable shallow arch bottom design
• Moderate rocker for better control in moving water

Specifications

• Material: TuffStuff composite (Basalt/Innegra fibres)
• Length: 16 ft / 488cm
• Width: 36 in / 91.4cm
• Center Depth: 15 in / 38.1cm
• End Depth: 23 in / 58.4cm
• Rocker: 2.5 in / 6.4cm
• Weight: 56 lb / 25.4kg
• Capacity: 1000 lb / 454kg
• Hull Type: Symmetrical
• Bottom Shape: Shallow arch