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Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3
A Versatile, All-round Open Canoe Made in Canada.
A Canadian manufactured Prospector canoe, constructed from Nova Crafts legendary SP3 triple layer plastic for maintenance free paddling.
Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3 (triple layer plastic) - Blue
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Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3
Nova Craft offer their triple-layer polyethylene Prospector canoe in three sizes. The Prospector 16 is the middle size and the most popular, as it offers a great combination of speed, manoeuvrability and carrying capacity. It also paddles very nicely by two paddlers in tandem, or solo when desired. A true all-rounder the Nova Craft Prospector 16 is loved by seasoned veterans, right through to novices wanting to learn the basics of open canoeing. The hull design on a Prospector is reassuringly stable and provides a relatively dry ride in choppy conditions. The Prospector 16 is well suited to wilderness tripping, and can easily be loaded up with overnight camping gear for two people to head out on multi-day adventures.
The Prospector 16 hull shape has proven very successful over the decades due to its versatility on a variety of different waters. With forgiving lines and a moderate rocker, the Prospector is at home canoe camping on slow moving rivers just as it is taking on low grade white-water rapids or even day cruising on lakes, canals, or Scottish Lochs.
Made in the home of open boating, Nova Craft have been manufacturing high quality canoes for over 50 years and are world renowned for their quality designs and workmanship. We import Canadian manufactured Nova Craft Canoes Prospector 16 SP3’s directly into Manchester Canoes. For the strongest construction, Nova Craft uses SP3 plastic- manufactured by oven roto-moulding three layers of super linear polyethylene. The outer and inner layers are solid plastic, and the middle layer is a foam core. These canoes are extremely strong; amongst the strongest anywhere. Providing all-round paddlers with the perfect choice for moving water and general recreational use. The tough SP3 canoes are very popular with outdoor centres and rental operators due to their high levels of durability and superb construction.
Although these SP3 Prospectors are extremely strong and will likely give meany years of maintenance free canoeing, like all triple-layer canoes they are heavy. For some paddlers, the weight of a plastic canoe may be too much to lift and carry. With this in mind Nova Craft offer the hugely popular Prospector 16 in modern, lightweight materials. These materials can reduce the weight of the canoe by nearly half. Please Click Here to view lightweight Prospector 16’s.
Key Features
Prospector 16 SP3:
- Constructed from durable SP3 triple layer polyethylene.
- 2 x Wood-webbed seats.
- Low-maintenance vinyl gunnels.
- Deluxe ash carrying yoke.
- End lace-loops for attaching painters. (available to purchase separately)
- Wooden bow and stern carry handles.
- 1x Ash thwart for additional strength.
- Symmetrical, shallow arched hull.
- All woodwork is varnished to extend its life.
- Moderate rocker for good manoeuvrability.
Dimensions
Prospector 16 SP3:
- Length: 15'7" / 479cm
- Width: 36" / 91.4cm
- Weight: 94lb / 42.6kg
- Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 900lb / 408kg
Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3 for your weight
Colours
Prospector 16 SP3:
Green
Red
Blue
Recommended Accessories
CSG 5 Metre Straps
For securing canoes to your roof rack. These heavy-duty straps have spring loaded buckles which are less likely to deform items than ratchet straps.
Price £19.95
The best trolley available, 120kg static loading capacity.
Price £101.96 (RRP £119.95 - Saving £17.99)
30 Litre Canoe Barrel
Strong and durable waterproof barrel to keep your kit dry.
Price £34.95
Thule Lockable Roofrack Straps
Keep your new kayak safe with Thule's innovative 4m lockable strap. Each strap contains a highly durable steel core wire. The buckle has a protective cover to avoid scratches on your kayak.
Price £69.99 (RRP £74.99 - Saving £5.00)
Thule Portage 891 Canoe Carrier
Padded canoe supports for transporting your canoe on the roof rack of your vehicle.
Price £112.99 (RRP £129.99 - Saving £17.00)
Delivery Of Canadian Canoes
We offer a delivery service for Open Canoes covering many areas of mainland UK using our own fleet of vehicles. Due to shipping restrictions from our couriers, we are unable to offer a courier delivery service for this product range.
Please contact us with your address and we can advise price and availability for delivery to your area.
Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide
We offer a collect from store service for the Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect
For further help and information about the Nova Craft Prospector 16 SP3, please call us on 01925 818437
