Nova Craft - Prospector 15 - SP3
Nova Craft - Prospector 15 - SP3
Not every paddler needs a 17-footer loaded to the gunwales for a month in the bush. The Prospector 15' SP3 delivers the same legendary Prospector handling in a shorter, more responsive hull that's easier to manoeuvre and a better fit for paddlers who want a capable tripping canoe without the extra volume.
Built from Nova Craft's three-layer polyethylene SP3 material, this canoe is built to take punishment. Rental fleets, summer camps, rocky launches, and years of cottage use are all well within its wheelhouse. The Prospector lines are faithful to the original design, so the handling characteristics that have made this one of Canada's most recognised canoe families are all present. The shorter length also makes it a genuinely fun tandem play boat when you're not loading it up for a trip.
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Trim Systems
Vinyl gunwales are the only option on SP3 hulls, and they suit the canoe's purpose well. They flex under hard impacts rather than cracking, which is exactly what you want on a hull built for heavy use. They also help keep the price accessible. As with all SP3 models, the combination of polyethylene hull and vinyl trim means this is one of Nova Craft's heavier canoes, but for an outfitter-grade boat that needs to last for decades with minimal upkeep, the weight is part of the deal.
- Material: 3-layer polyethylene (SP3)
- Gunwales: Vinyl (only option available)
- Best use: Rental fleets, summer camps, cottage use, tandem tripping and play paddling
- Hull design: Classic Prospector lines, scaled to 15 ft
- Strengths: Near-indestructible, low maintenance, responsive handling
- Nova Craft's most affordable canoe series
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
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Nova Craft - Prospector 15 - SP3
Nova Craft - Prospector 15 - SP3
Nova Craft - Prospector 15 - SP3
Not every paddler needs a 17-footer loaded to the gunwales for a month in the bush. The Prospector 15' SP3 delivers the same legendary Prospector handling in a shorter, more responsive hull that's easier to manoeuvre and a better fit for paddlers who want a capable tripping canoe without the extra volume.
Built from Nova Craft's three-layer polyethylene SP3 material, this canoe is built to take punishment. Rental fleets, summer camps, rocky launches, and years of cottage use are all well within its wheelhouse. The Prospector lines are faithful to the original design, so the handling characteristics that have made this one of Canada's most recognised canoe families are all present. The shorter length also makes it a genuinely fun tandem play boat when you're not loading it up for a trip.
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Trim Systems
Vinyl gunwales are the only option on SP3 hulls, and they suit the canoe's purpose well. They flex under hard impacts rather than cracking, which is exactly what you want on a hull built for heavy use. They also help keep the price accessible. As with all SP3 models, the combination of polyethylene hull and vinyl trim means this is one of Nova Craft's heavier canoes, but for an outfitter-grade boat that needs to last for decades with minimal upkeep, the weight is part of the deal.
- Material: 3-layer polyethylene (SP3)
- Gunwales: Vinyl (only option available)
- Best use: Rental fleets, summer camps, cottage use, tandem tripping and play paddling
- Hull design: Classic Prospector lines, scaled to 15 ft
- Strengths: Near-indestructible, low maintenance, responsive handling
- Nova Craft's most affordable canoe series
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
Product Information
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Shipping & Returns
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Nova Craft - Prospector 15 - SP3
Not every paddler needs a 17-footer loaded to the gunwales for a month in the bush. The Prospector 15' SP3 delivers the same legendary Prospector handling in a shorter, more responsive hull that's easier to manoeuvre and a better fit for paddlers who want a capable tripping canoe without the extra volume.
Built from Nova Craft's three-layer polyethylene SP3 material, this canoe is built to take punishment. Rental fleets, summer camps, rocky launches, and years of cottage use are all well within its wheelhouse. The Prospector lines are faithful to the original design, so the handling characteristics that have made this one of Canada's most recognised canoe families are all present. The shorter length also makes it a genuinely fun tandem play boat when you're not loading it up for a trip.
*Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary.
*Adding options to your canoe will add to its overall weight.
Trim Systems
Vinyl gunwales are the only option on SP3 hulls, and they suit the canoe's purpose well. They flex under hard impacts rather than cracking, which is exactly what you want on a hull built for heavy use. They also help keep the price accessible. As with all SP3 models, the combination of polyethylene hull and vinyl trim means this is one of Nova Craft's heavier canoes, but for an outfitter-grade boat that needs to last for decades with minimal upkeep, the weight is part of the deal.
- Material: 3-layer polyethylene (SP3)
- Gunwales: Vinyl (only option available)
- Best use: Rental fleets, summer camps, cottage use, tandem tripping and play paddling
- Hull design: Classic Prospector lines, scaled to 15 ft
- Strengths: Near-indestructible, low maintenance, responsive handling
- Nova Craft's most affordable canoe series
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
