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Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff

Composite 17 Foot Open Canoe, Perfect for Long Expeditions or families!

The Nova Craft Prospector 17, at 17 feet long is one of the largest canoes on the market and offers a huge amount of space, either for long expeditions or to accommodate your whole family. Using TuffStuff material makes this canoe light, weighing just 26.3kg.

TuffStuff Price:£2,999.00 (RRP £3,399.00 - Saving £400.00)

TuffStuff Expedition Price:£3699.00

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff Canadian Canoe

Nova Craft Prospector 17 - Oxblood

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  • Features
  • Dimensions
  • Colours
  • Accessories
  • Materials
  • Delivery

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff


The Nova Craft Prospector 17 is referred to by Canadian paddlers as ‘the workhouse of the Canadian North’ due to the fact that it is one of the most versatile canoes on the market. 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. 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 lightweight canoe for use on flat water.


This canoe is suited for long expedition and family days out on the water, it will paddle well loaded with camping equipment for those more adventurous trips. The Prospector 17 makes it a good choice for those looking for a stable tandem or family canoe that all levels of paddler will appreciate. What's more, it provides a very dry ride in big waves and white water. It is simply the best all round wilderness tripping canoe available.


The Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff has been designed with a shallow arch hull which will ensure an incredibly stable ride and offers a great secondary stability ensuring that you and your equipment stay dry. Much like the smaller Prospector, the 17 still has a moderate rocker which will makes this canoe a little more nimble and dynamic.


The Prospector 17 has all the traditional features you would expect to see on a canoe of this quality, including cane 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 Prospector 17 is also available with Nova Craft's SP3 material which offers additional durability for white water canoeing but it is heavier than TuffStuff - Click here for full details.

Features

  • Nova Craft Ash Bootlace Canoe Seats
  • Nova Craft Ash Thwart
  • Nova Craft Deluxe Carrying Yoke
  • Ash Carry Handles
  • Aircraft grade black anodized aluminium gunwales
  • Factory fitted Bow and Stern Floatation Tanks
  • Symmetrical Design
  • Shallow Arch Hull Shape
  • Moderate Rocker

Dimensions

  • Length: 17ft (518 cm)
  • Width: 91.4 cm (36 inch)
  • Centre Depth: 38.1 cm (15 inch)
  • End Depth: 58.4 cm (23 inch)
  • Rocker: 6.4 cm (2.5 inch)
  • Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 544 kg (1200 lbs) 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
  • Fiberglass: 31.3 kg (69 lbs)
  • TuffStuff: 27.2 kg (60 lbs)
  • TuffStuff Expedition: 29.5 kg (65 lbs)
  • Aramid Lite: 21.8 kg (48 lbs)
  • Blue Steel: 23.6 kg (52 lbs)

Colours

Please Note: These images are for reference only, and may not show the correct model you are viewing. Some colours are also only available as special orders and will not be in the drop-down menu above. Please get in touch with us if you have any question regarding colour options.


Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Green Gel Coat Finish

Green

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Oxblood Gel Coat Finish

Oxblood

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Red Gel Coat Finish

Red

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Sand Gel Coat Finish

Sand

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Moonlight Blue Gel Coat Finish

Moonlight Blue

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Desert White Gel Coat Finish

Desert White

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Blue Gel Coat Finish

Blue

Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff - Yellow Gel Coat Finish

Yellow

Accessories

Railblaza C-Tug Trolley

Railblaza C-Tug Trolley

Perfect for transporting your Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff from your car to the water's edge. Great performance on many types of terrain.


Price:£101.96 (RRP £119.95 - Saving £17.99)

Riot Large Canoe Trolley

Riot Large Canoeing Trolley

A budget friendly choice for wheeling your Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff to and from the water. With a study frame and puncture-free wheels.


Price:£67.95 (RRP £74.95 - Saving £7.00)

Palm Lightning 18m Throwline

Palm Lightning 18m Throwline

An 18 m throwline designed specifically for canoeing rescue situations. Lightweight and durable, it provides reliable performance and safety.


Price:£44.10 (RRP £49.00 - Saving £4.90)

Carlisle Standard Canoe Paddle

57 inch Carlisle Standard Canoe Paddle

A lightweight 57 inch canoe paddle, with a comfy t-grip handle, that is a great pick for those looking for durability and good all-round performance.


Price:£39.95 (RRP £44.95 - Saving £5.00)

Blue Canoe Barrel - 30Ltr

30L and 60L Storage Barrels for Canoeing

A high quality, durable barrel is a great option for convenient & secure dry storage in canadian canoes. Also available to buy as a 60L size HERE.


Price:£34.95

RUK Buoyancy Blocks (Pair)

30L and 60L Storage Barrels for Canoeing

Simple and effective buoyancy for a canadian canoes. Constructed from closed cell polystyrene with a hardwearing outer cover, these blocks are a tough and durable.


Price:£109.95 (RRP £124.95 - Saving £15.00)

5m of 8mm Floating Rope

5 meters of 8mm Floating Rope for Canoeing

Floating Rope is a great option to use as a painter line at the bow & stern of your canoe. Great for securing your canoe to an anchor point such as a tree or pontoon.


Price:£6.95

CSG Roofrack Straps - 5m (Pair)

5 meter Canoe Roof Rack Straps for transportation

These 5m Straps are a quick, easy and secure option to use when transporting your canoe on your roof rack. Featuring a protective pad underneath the buckle.


Price:£18.95

Palm Roof Bar Pads - 80cm

80 cm Canoe Roof Bar Pads for safe transportation

Roof Bar Pads are strongly recommended for transporting your canoe on your roof rack. Adding cushioning to your bars, protecting the canoe from scratches.


Price:£31.50 (RRP £35.00 - Saving £3.50)

Delivery of Nova Craft Prospector 17 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 17 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 17 TuffStuff available for delivery or collection nationwide

Materials


Fiberglass is an affordable composite material with a proven track record of durability. Nova Craft's fiberglass hulls are among the lightest and most rugged on the market today. Nova Craft use woven fiberglass cloth to make a truly superior hull. Fiberglass canoes are great for recreational use and are a good choice for budget-minded individuals.


TuffStuff is a cutting edge proprietary composite made of basalt and Innegra fibers. 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 our high impact vinylester resin system, the result is simply amazing! TuffStuff canoes are a great choice for paddlers looking for a light canoe for extended flatwater tripping with more than enough strength to handle lots of abuse in the back country.


TuffStuff Expedition (TSE) is a more robust, heavier duty version of Nova Craft's standard TuffStuff construction. These canoes are an excellent choice for an expedition grade canoe for extended wilderness trips and some whitewater use. Stiff for great performance, incredible impact resistance and lightweight all in one canoe.


Aramid Lite canoes are the lightest boats that Nova Craft make and are intended for flatwater tripping. Built by infusing Aramid cloth with our high impact resistant vinylester resin these canoes have great strength to weight characteristics. While they are ideal for wilderness trips involving lots of long portages, it is also wonderful just to have a lightweight canoe to put on and off the car. Nova Craft use Twaron fabrics to give you the power of Aramid.


Blue Steel is an aramid and carbon fibre hybrid material. These canoes are light like our Aramid Lite boats but are significantly stronger. Not only is the look of carbon fiber cloth very appealing but the carbon fibers add stiffness to the hull to increase paddling efficiency. Adding an inner layer of Innegra and infusing these hulls with high impact resistant vinylester resin makes a very rugged canoe. Blue Steel canoes are most at home in flatwater scenarios but have been proven very reliable on long Arctic river expeditions as well.


Click the following link to visit Nova Craft's offical website explaining these options in further detail - https://www.novacraft.com/buyers-guide/materials-explained/

Please call us a call on 02380 861341 if you have any questions about the Nova Craft Prospector 17 TuffStuff