Nova Craft - Prospector 18' - Custom Order
Nova Craft - Prospector 18'
When the trip calls for a full expedition load and you don't want to leave anything behind, the Prospector 18' is the canoe to reach for. This is Nova Craft's largest Prospector, built for paddlers who measure their trips in weeks rather than days and need a hull that can carry everything required to travel deep into the Canadian wilderness.
The P18 paddles with the same responsive, confidence-inspiring feel that has made the Prospector one of the most trusted canoe designs in this country, which is impressive given how much it can carry. The longer waterline straightens out the tracking compared to shorter Prospectors, making it a more efficient choice for covering big water and open lakes. It fits a large family comfortably in one boat, and for the serious expedition paddler, the cargo volume is simply in a class of its own.
*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 a natural match for a canoe built to travel wild country quietly and purposefully.
Aluminum Gunwales
Aluminum Lite Gunwales
Ash Gunwales
Materials
TuffStuff leads the P18 lineup with its basalt and Innegra fibre construction, offering a capable balance of light weight and backcountry toughness. TuffStuff Expedition builds on that with heavier-duty impact resistance for the most demanding wilderness travel. For portage-heavy expeditions where every pound counts, Aramid Lite delivers Nova Craft's lightest layup in a flatwater-focused hull. Blue Steel combines aramid and carbon fibre for a hull that's both light and stiff, with proven reliability on remote northern river expeditions.
- TuffStuff: 68 lb / 30.8 kg
- TuffStuff Expedition: 72 lb / 32.7 kg
- Aramid Lite: 54 lb / 24.5 kg
- Blue Steel: 60 lb / 27.2 kg
- Gunwale options: Aluminum, Aluminum Lite, or Ash
- Best use: Extended expedition tripping, large family paddling, big water travel
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
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Nova Craft - Prospector 18' - Custom Order
Nova Craft - Prospector 18' - Custom Order
Nova Craft - Prospector 18'
When the trip calls for a full expedition load and you don't want to leave anything behind, the Prospector 18' is the canoe to reach for. This is Nova Craft's largest Prospector, built for paddlers who measure their trips in weeks rather than days and need a hull that can carry everything required to travel deep into the Canadian wilderness.
The P18 paddles with the same responsive, confidence-inspiring feel that has made the Prospector one of the most trusted canoe designs in this country, which is impressive given how much it can carry. The longer waterline straightens out the tracking compared to shorter Prospectors, making it a more efficient choice for covering big water and open lakes. It fits a large family comfortably in one boat, and for the serious expedition paddler, the cargo volume is simply in a class of its own.
*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 a natural match for a canoe built to travel wild country quietly and purposefully.
Aluminum Gunwales
Aluminum Lite Gunwales
Ash Gunwales
Materials
TuffStuff leads the P18 lineup with its basalt and Innegra fibre construction, offering a capable balance of light weight and backcountry toughness. TuffStuff Expedition builds on that with heavier-duty impact resistance for the most demanding wilderness travel. For portage-heavy expeditions where every pound counts, Aramid Lite delivers Nova Craft's lightest layup in a flatwater-focused hull. Blue Steel combines aramid and carbon fibre for a hull that's both light and stiff, with proven reliability on remote northern river expeditions.
- TuffStuff: 68 lb / 30.8 kg
- TuffStuff Expedition: 72 lb / 32.7 kg
- Aramid Lite: 54 lb / 24.5 kg
- Blue Steel: 60 lb / 27.2 kg
- Gunwale options: Aluminum, Aluminum Lite, or Ash
- Best use: Extended expedition tripping, large family paddling, big water travel
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
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Nova Craft - Prospector 18'
When the trip calls for a full expedition load and you don't want to leave anything behind, the Prospector 18' is the canoe to reach for. This is Nova Craft's largest Prospector, built for paddlers who measure their trips in weeks rather than days and need a hull that can carry everything required to travel deep into the Canadian wilderness.
The P18 paddles with the same responsive, confidence-inspiring feel that has made the Prospector one of the most trusted canoe designs in this country, which is impressive given how much it can carry. The longer waterline straightens out the tracking compared to shorter Prospectors, making it a more efficient choice for covering big water and open lakes. It fits a large family comfortably in one boat, and for the serious expedition paddler, the cargo volume is simply in a class of its own.
*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 a natural match for a canoe built to travel wild country quietly and purposefully.
Aluminum Gunwales
Aluminum Lite Gunwales
Ash Gunwales
Materials
TuffStuff leads the P18 lineup with its basalt and Innegra fibre construction, offering a capable balance of light weight and backcountry toughness. TuffStuff Expedition builds on that with heavier-duty impact resistance for the most demanding wilderness travel. For portage-heavy expeditions where every pound counts, Aramid Lite delivers Nova Craft's lightest layup in a flatwater-focused hull. Blue Steel combines aramid and carbon fibre for a hull that's both light and stiff, with proven reliability on remote northern river expeditions.
- TuffStuff: 68 lb / 30.8 kg
- TuffStuff Expedition: 72 lb / 32.7 kg
- Aramid Lite: 54 lb / 24.5 kg
- Blue Steel: 60 lb / 27.2 kg
- Gunwale options: Aluminum, Aluminum Lite, or Ash
- Best use: Extended expedition tripping, large family paddling, big water travel
- Made in Canada: London, Ontario
