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Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff
Lightweight Multi-Purpose Open Boat made in Canada
An easy to handle tandem touring canoe.
Prospector 17 Tuff Stuff - £2,999.00 (RRP £3,399.00 - Saving £400.00)
Prospector 17 Tuff Stuff Expedition - £3699.00
Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff
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Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff
The Prospector shape is widely considered to be a superb all-round canoe. This model at 17 feet in length is perfect for longer trips, such as canoe camping, holidays with two or three passengers due to its high carrying capacity (up to 545 kg’s). Designed to be stable, even when loaded- the 17ft Prospector is the choice for outfitters and rental companies hiring canoes out to tandem paddlers exploring over longer distances and wishing to carrying extra equipment. Families looking for a one-boat to do it all canoe will also appreciate the carrying capacity and stability of this 17ft open boat.
The normal downside to such a long canoe is its weight. This model is available in Nova Crafts Tuff-Stuff material; at under 27kgs the Prospector 17 provides plenty of carrying capacity, but with the weight of a small single person touring kayak. The Prospector 17 in Tuff-Stuff therefore is easier to handle both on and off the water. Designed to be paddled by a minimum of two paddlers, a 3rd seat can easily be added or removed by the addition of a Sling Seat made by Novacraft for a simple solution to adding an extra seat.
Constructed in the home of open boating - Canada, Nova Craft have over 50 years of canoe building experience and are world renowned for their quality designs and craftsmanship.
The Prospector 17 is also available in Tuff Stuff Expedition material where additional layering and reinforcement make it that bit tougher again, but slightly heavier as a result, providing an even more durable canoe.
Note:
The Nova Craft Prospector 17 Tuff Stuff is also available with extra Factory-Fitted options, such as wooden gunwales, skid plates, or alternative colours. Please call us on 01925818437 for pricing and availability.
Key Features
- Tuff Stuff or Tuff Stuff Expedition Composite Material.
- 2 x Traditional Bootlace Seats.
- Deluxe Ash Carrying Yoke.
- Bow and Stern Ash Carry Handles.
- Aircraft grade black anodized aluminium gunwales.
- Reinforced ABS end deck plates.
- Manufactured in Canada, and imported directly into Manchester Canoes.
- Symmetrical Hull, with a Shallow Arch Bottom.
- Moderate Rocker, for use on deep, faster moving rivers.
- Built-in Buoyancy Chambers.
Dimensions
- Length – 17ft / 518cm
- Width – 36in / 91.4cm
- Bow Depth – 23in / 58.5cm
- Centre Depth – 15in / 38cm
- Stern Depth – 23in / 58.5cm
- Rocker – 2.5in / 6.4cm
- Tuff Stuff Weight – 58lbs / 27.2kg
- Tuff Stuff Expedition Weight – 63lbs / 29.5kg
- Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 1200lb / 545kg
Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff for your weight
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Prospector 17 TuffStuff:
Recommended Accessories
CSG 5 Metre Straps
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Price £19.95
Riot Large Kayak and Canoe Trolley
Aluminium folding canoe trolley manufactured to a high standard, using the best materials that should provide many years of reliable service.
Price £56.21 (RRP £74.95 - Saving £18.74)
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)
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 17 TuffStuff. 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 17 TuffStuff, please call us on 01925 818437
