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Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff

Highly Versatile Lightweight Open Canoe

The Nova Craft Prospector 15 is a compact lightweight open canoe that offers great versatility and is ideal as a solo or tandem canoe for flat water and gentle white water use.

Nova Craft Prospector 15 Canadian Canoe

Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff - Special Order Red

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Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff


The Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff is a classic yet versatile canoe that has all the same performance characteristics as the famous Prospector models. The Tuffstuff canoes are a blend of basalt and Innegra fibres. Basalt fibres are made of melted volcanic basalt rock and Innegra is a fibre consisting mostly of polypropylene. These are woven together into a cloth and mixed with high impact vinylester resin. As a result of TuffStuff, the canoes are amongst the strongest and most versatile on the market today. Tuffstuff canoes are a great choice for paddlers looking for a light weight boat for use on flat water and sections of gentle moving water.


The Prospector 15 by Nova Craft is an all round canoe that is ideal for paddlers of any ability level who are looking for a classically shaped boat. There’s plenty of space for two people for an overnight paddling trip, ideal for familieslooking at touring up and down your local river or canal. The shallow arch hull also makes the Prospector 15 very stable, and this combined with a moderate rocker make it easy to manoeuvre and responsive which makes white water and solo paddling easer.


The Prospector 15 has the traditional features you would expect to see on a canoe of this quality, including wood webbed seats, ash carry handles and an expertly designed yoke that has been shaped to fit your shoulders perfectly allowing for maximum comfort for long portages.


The Nova Craft Prospector 15 is also available in SP3 which is heavier but offers extra durability for white water paddling and commercial.


TuffStuff - A cutting edge composite made of basalt and Innegra fibres. Basalt fibre is made of melted basalt rock and Innegra is a fibre consisting mostly of polypropylene. When they are woven together into a cloth and infused with high impact vinylester resin, the result is simply amazing! TuffStuff canoes are a great choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight canoe (14kg lighter than SP3!) with more than enough strength to handle plenty of thorough use.


TuffStuff EXP - A robust heavier duty version of the standard TuffStuff construction. These canoes are an excellent choice for an expedition grade canoe for extended trips and occasional lower-grade whitewater use. Stiff for great performance, incredible impact resistance and lightweight all in one canoe

Features/Spec

  • TuffStuff Consutruction
  • Reinforced vinyl gunwales with rotomoulded end deck plates as standard trim.
  • 2 x Wooden Boot Laced Seats
  • Ash carry handles at bow and stern.
  • Deluxe sculpted ash centre yoke, shaped to spread the weight across your shoulders evenly.
  • Shallow arch shaped hull gives initial stability whilst a moderate rocker allows good manoeuvrability.

Prospector 15 Dimensions

  • Length: 15' / 457cm
  • Width: 36" / 91.4cm
  • Centre Depth: 15" / 38.1cm
  • End Depth: 23" / 58.4cm
  • Rocker: 2.5" / 6.5cm
  • Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 850 lbs / 386kgOptimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff for your weight

Prospector 15 Construction Weights

Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.

  • TuffStuff: 54lb / 24.5kg
  • TuffStuff Expedition: 58lb / 26.3kg
  • Aramid Lite: 42lb / 19.1kg *Available as special order
  • Blue Steel: 45lb / 20.4kg *Available as special order

Colours

Nova Craft Prospector 15 - Standard Colours

Green Nova Craft Prospector 15

Green

oxblood Nova Craft Prospector 15

Ox Blood

sand Nova Craft Prospector 15

Sand

Nova Craft Special Order Colours:

 

red Nova Craft Prospector 15

Red

Images show different colours available, model may differ from the one shown.

Other colours of the Prospector 15 TuffStuff are available to order.

Delivery of Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff

To prevent damage, we do not send TuffStuff canoes by courier. Please contact us with your delivery address and we will endeavour to provide a delivery service using our own fleet of vehicles.

Collection - Click & Collect

Buy a Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff Canoe online from our website and you can collect from any of canoe shops located throughout the UK. There is no cost associated with this.
We will be in contact to arrange collection upon receipt of your order. Not all colours/models are instock in every store, contact us to find out lead times for collection


Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff available for delivery or collection nationwide

Please call us a call on 02380 861341 if you have any questions about the Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff