Nova Craft - Prospector 16 - SP3
Prospector 16′ SP3
The Prospector 16' is already one of the most trusted wilderness tripping canoes in Canada. The SP3 version takes that same proven hull and wraps it in three-layer polyethylene built to absorb whatever a rental fleet, a summer camp, or a lifetime of cottage use can throw at it.
The shallow arch hull delivers the same self-righting characteristics and dry ride in waves and whitewater that have made the P16 a backcountry staple. It tracks well on flatwater, carries a full load comfortably, and handles itself on rivers as capably as any canoe in its class. The difference is that the SP3 material means you don't have to think twice about rocky launches, careless storage, or years of hard use without a repair kit in sight.
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*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
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Trim Systems
Vinyl gunwales are the only option on SP3 hulls, and they're well suited to the job. They flex under hard impacts rather than cracking, which is exactly the right characteristic for a canoe built for heavy use. They also help keep the overall price accessible. As with all SP3 models, the combination of polyethylene hull and vinyl trim adds up to Nova Craft's heaviest canoe category, but for an outfitter-grade boat that needs to deliver season after season with minimal maintenance, that's a worthwhile trade-off.
- Material: 3-layer polyethylene (SP3)
- Gunwales: Vinyl (only option available)
- Hull: Shallow arch, self-righting characteristics
- Best use: Rental fleets, summer camps, cottage use, river tripping, wilderness paddling
- Strengths: Near-indestructible, low maintenance, dry ride in waves and whitewater
- Nova Craft's most affordable canoe series
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
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Prospector 16′ SP3
The Prospector 16' is already one of the most trusted wilderness tripping canoes in Canada. The SP3 version takes that same proven hull and wraps it in three-layer polyethylene built to absorb whatever a rental fleet, a summer camp, or a lifetime of cottage use can throw at it.
The shallow arch hull delivers the same self-righting characteristics and dry ride in waves and whitewater that have made the P16 a backcountry staple. It tracks well on flatwater, carries a full load comfortably, and handles itself on rivers as capably as any canoe in its class. The difference is that the SP3 material means you don't have to think twice about rocky launches, careless storage, or years of hard use without a repair kit in sight.
Â
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Â
Trim Systems
Vinyl gunwales are the only option on SP3 hulls, and they're well suited to the job. They flex under hard impacts rather than cracking, which is exactly the right characteristic for a canoe built for heavy use. They also help keep the overall price accessible. As with all SP3 models, the combination of polyethylene hull and vinyl trim adds up to Nova Craft's heaviest canoe category, but for an outfitter-grade boat that needs to deliver season after season with minimal maintenance, that's a worthwhile trade-off.
- Material: 3-layer polyethylene (SP3)
- Gunwales: Vinyl (only option available)
- Hull: Shallow arch, self-righting characteristics
- Best use: Rental fleets, summer camps, cottage use, river tripping, wilderness paddling
- Strengths: Near-indestructible, low maintenance, dry ride in waves and whitewater
- Nova Craft's most affordable canoe series
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
