Nova Craft - Prospector 14' Solo - Custom Order
Nova Craft - Prospector 14' Solo
A solo canoe that actually handles backcountry tripping weight without making you pay for it on the portage. That's the pitch for the Prospector 14' Solo, and it delivers.
Nova Craft scaled down their iconic Prospector design into a dedicated solo hull that keeps the capacity and confidence of the original while trimming the length and weight for one-person paddling. The symmetrical hull with moderate rocker gives you responsive handling when the route turns technical, without sacrificing the straight-line efficiency you want on long flatwater stretches between portages. The wooden bench seat can be ordered hung flat or angled to suit your paddling style, and the removable yoke option is well worth adding if multi-portage routes are on the agenda.
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Trim Systems
Standard aluminum gunwales are aircraft-grade, anodized, and essentially maintenance-free. They're tough, lightweight, and built to last well beyond a lifetime of paddling. If you're counting grams on the portage trail, Aluminum Lite gunwales offer a slimmer profile that shaves meaningful weight without sacrificing durability. Prefer the traditional look and feel of wood? Ash gunwales are quieter on the water, comfortable to handle in both heat and cold, and bring a classic aesthetic that suits a canoe built for quiet, purposeful travel in wild country.
Aluminum Gunwales
Aluminum Lite Gunwales
Ash Gunwales
Materials
Fibreglass is the accessible entry point: affordable, proven, and durable for recreational and cottage paddling. TuffStuff steps things up with a basalt and Innegra fibre construction that's noticeably lighter and tough enough for extended backcountry trips. TuffStuff Expedition builds in even more impact resistance for the most demanding wilderness travel. For portage-heavy routes, Aramid Lite delivers Nova Craft's lightest layup in a flatwater-focused hull. Blue Steel combines aramid and carbon fibre for a canoe that's both light and stiff, adding paddling efficiency without giving up durability.
- Fibreglass: 50 lb / 22.7 kg
- TuffStuff: 45 lb / 20.4 kg
- TuffStuff Expedition: 48 lb / 21.8 kg
- Aramid Lite: 35 lb / 15.9 kg
- Blue Steel: 38 lb / 17.2 kg
- Gunwale options: Aluminum, Aluminum Lite, or Ash
- Hull: Symmetrical with moderate rocker
- Best use: Solo backcountry tripping, flatwater paddling
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
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Nova Craft - Prospector 14' Solo - Custom Order
Nova Craft - Prospector 14' Solo - Custom Order
Nova Craft - Prospector 14' Solo
A solo canoe that actually handles backcountry tripping weight without making you pay for it on the portage. That's the pitch for the Prospector 14' Solo, and it delivers.
Nova Craft scaled down their iconic Prospector design into a dedicated solo hull that keeps the capacity and confidence of the original while trimming the length and weight for one-person paddling. The symmetrical hull with moderate rocker gives you responsive handling when the route turns technical, without sacrificing the straight-line efficiency you want on long flatwater stretches between portages. The wooden bench seat can be ordered hung flat or angled to suit your paddling style, and the removable yoke option is well worth adding if multi-portage routes are on the agenda.
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Trim Systems
Standard aluminum gunwales are aircraft-grade, anodized, and essentially maintenance-free. They're tough, lightweight, and built to last well beyond a lifetime of paddling. If you're counting grams on the portage trail, Aluminum Lite gunwales offer a slimmer profile that shaves meaningful weight without sacrificing durability. Prefer the traditional look and feel of wood? Ash gunwales are quieter on the water, comfortable to handle in both heat and cold, and bring a classic aesthetic that suits a canoe built for quiet, purposeful travel in wild country.
Aluminum Gunwales
Aluminum Lite Gunwales
Ash Gunwales
Materials
Fibreglass is the accessible entry point: affordable, proven, and durable for recreational and cottage paddling. TuffStuff steps things up with a basalt and Innegra fibre construction that's noticeably lighter and tough enough for extended backcountry trips. TuffStuff Expedition builds in even more impact resistance for the most demanding wilderness travel. For portage-heavy routes, Aramid Lite delivers Nova Craft's lightest layup in a flatwater-focused hull. Blue Steel combines aramid and carbon fibre for a canoe that's both light and stiff, adding paddling efficiency without giving up durability.
- Fibreglass: 50 lb / 22.7 kg
- TuffStuff: 45 lb / 20.4 kg
- TuffStuff Expedition: 48 lb / 21.8 kg
- Aramid Lite: 35 lb / 15.9 kg
- Blue Steel: 38 lb / 17.2 kg
- Gunwale options: Aluminum, Aluminum Lite, or Ash
- Hull: Symmetrical with moderate rocker
- Best use: Solo backcountry tripping, flatwater paddling
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
Original: $1,780.12
-65%$1,780.12
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Description
Nova Craft - Prospector 14' Solo
A solo canoe that actually handles backcountry tripping weight without making you pay for it on the portage. That's the pitch for the Prospector 14' Solo, and it delivers.
Nova Craft scaled down their iconic Prospector design into a dedicated solo hull that keeps the capacity and confidence of the original while trimming the length and weight for one-person paddling. The symmetrical hull with moderate rocker gives you responsive handling when the route turns technical, without sacrificing the straight-line efficiency you want on long flatwater stretches between portages. The wooden bench seat can be ordered hung flat or angled to suit your paddling style, and the removable yoke option is well worth adding if multi-portage routes are on the agenda.
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Trim Systems
Standard aluminum gunwales are aircraft-grade, anodized, and essentially maintenance-free. They're tough, lightweight, and built to last well beyond a lifetime of paddling. If you're counting grams on the portage trail, Aluminum Lite gunwales offer a slimmer profile that shaves meaningful weight without sacrificing durability. Prefer the traditional look and feel of wood? Ash gunwales are quieter on the water, comfortable to handle in both heat and cold, and bring a classic aesthetic that suits a canoe built for quiet, purposeful travel in wild country.
Aluminum Gunwales
Aluminum Lite Gunwales
Ash Gunwales
Materials
Fibreglass is the accessible entry point: affordable, proven, and durable for recreational and cottage paddling. TuffStuff steps things up with a basalt and Innegra fibre construction that's noticeably lighter and tough enough for extended backcountry trips. TuffStuff Expedition builds in even more impact resistance for the most demanding wilderness travel. For portage-heavy routes, Aramid Lite delivers Nova Craft's lightest layup in a flatwater-focused hull. Blue Steel combines aramid and carbon fibre for a canoe that's both light and stiff, adding paddling efficiency without giving up durability.
- Fibreglass: 50 lb / 22.7 kg
- TuffStuff: 45 lb / 20.4 kg
- TuffStuff Expedition: 48 lb / 21.8 kg
- Aramid Lite: 35 lb / 15.9 kg
- Blue Steel: 38 lb / 17.2 kg
- Gunwale options: Aluminum, Aluminum Lite, or Ash
- Hull: Symmetrical with moderate rocker
- Best use: Solo backcountry tripping, flatwater paddling
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
