Nova Craft Prospector 16

All-round wilderness expedition canoe

The Nova Craft Prospector 16 is based on the original Chestnut Prospector, a true workhorse of the Canadian North. Constructed from lightweight and durable TuffStuff composite, this canoe will stand up to the abuse of many years of paddling yet with a total unladen weight of 25.4kg it is lightweight to handle and easy to solo carry on long portages. For more demanding use, choose the Tuffstuff Expedition construction, weighing just a touch more at 27.2kg.

This canoe feels most at home loaded with gear, paddling a remote wilderness lake or river. Whilst it's a great recreational boat, it's versatile enough to be a good all round canoe. The shallow hull gives a great stability to the boat and with experience your confidence levels will increase. With a carrying weight of 455kg, and plenty of room, there is capacity for two people and enough camping kit for multi-day expeditions but is also great for general tandem day trips. It has to be one of the best all round touring canoes on the market. High sides give you a dry ride through waves and rapids alike by cutting through and deflecting the water. With a symmetrical design front to back, this boat is easy to paddle solo or with company, with loads more space for kit!

If you think this is too big, try its little brother, the Nova Craft Prospector 15. If you're looking for a boat to take you and the family for an expedition trip, then take a look at the Nova Craft Prospector 17.

Also, available in a cheaper more durable SP3 triple layer rotomoulded polyethylene SP3 model.