Nova Craft Prospector 16

Rigid construction and classic design make this the SUV of the wilderness. It makes friends on every trip.

Taken my 16' Novacraft Prospector canoe down rivers and on week-long lake trips. Loaded it up and still had 6" freeboard. You will bulk out before you weight out—and we take cast iron dutch ovens, charcoal, fuel cans, watercubes etc; we camp heavy.

Paddles well with two, although the Clippers pass us on flat water.  We pass them ashore on rough water because they are taking water in over the gunnels and we are not. 

We glued D ring tiedowns on the bilge line for cargo, but don't use them, lashing over the two central thwarts works better. The web seats mean you can sit backwards on them, unlike the tractor seats on other canoes; makes solo paddling very simple.

I have made a 2x4 outboard motor transom for it and it takes a 2 hp motor fine, just go slow. I use this when trolling.

The portability and flexibility of this canoe keeps it in annual use. I have had others borrow it when in camp because it is so easy to get along with when puddling around with children in front of the beach, not as tender as some of the lighter faster canoes, far more versatile. 

Love the wall height, rocker 2" great, all around great canoe!!!!!

Handles wonderful on running rivers, great on smooth water. The Tuff Stuff material I love because of its light weight and durability. Expect to last till I'm gone.