Nova Craft Prospector 15 Tuff Stuff Canoe — Black with Wood Trim
- 15.0 ft length
- 850 lbs max capacity
- Built for Recreation, Touring
Nova Craft Prospector 15 Tuff Stuff Canoe — Black with Wood Trim
Legendary Prospector lines in a more responsive package
The P15 is a scaled-down version of the larger Prospectors, faithful to the original lines in every way. Its symmetrical hull and shallow arch bottom deliver the all-around handling that made the Prospector a paddling legend, while the shorter length makes it noticeably more responsive and easier to turn.
- Symmetrical hull with shallow arch bottom for stability and efficiency
- 2.5" of rocker for maneuverability in moving water and on lakes
- Ideal for paddlers who want a tripping boat without the extra volume
Basalt and Innegra composite built to take abuse
TuffStuff is a woven cloth of basalt and Innegra fibers infused with a high-impact vinylester resin. The result is a light yet remarkably tough hull that shrugs off the bumps and scrapes of backcountry tripping.
- Basalt fiber (melted basalt rock) paired with impact-resistant Innegra
- High-impact vinylester resin system for durability
- TuffStuff weight of just 54 lb (24.5 kg) for easy portaging
Big-trip capacity in a 15-foot tandem
With an 850 lb maximum load and generous end depth, the Prospector 15 carries gear for multi-day trips while keeping you and a partner dry through wind and waves. It also doubles as a fun, lively tandem play boat when you're traveling light.
- 850 lb (386 kg) maximum capacity for paddlers plus gear
- 23" end depth and 15" center depth keep waves out
- Versatile as a loaded tripper or an unloaded tandem play boat
Maintenance-free trim for the long haul
The Prospector 15 is outfitted for real wilderness use, with durable hardware that holds up trip after trip and a light enough weight to keep portages comfortable.
- Aircraft-grade black anodized aluminum gunwales, virtually maintenance free
- Traditional ash bootlace seats
- Lightweight TuffStuff layup makes carries and loading easy
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| Length | 15.0 ft | 15.0 ft |
| Weight | 54 lbs | 50 lbs |
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Full specifications
- Length
- 15' / 457 cm
- Width
- 36" / 91.4 cm
- Center Depth
- 15" / 38.1 cm
- End Depth
- 23" / 58.4 cm
- Rocker
- 2.5" / 6.4 cm
- Weight (TuffStuff)
- 54 lb / 24.5 kg
- Max Capacity
- 850 lb / 386 kg
- Hull
- Symmetrical, shallow arch bottom
- Material
- TuffStuff (basalt / Innegra composite, vinylester resin)
- Gunwales
- Black anodized aluminum
- Seats
- Ash bootlace seats
- Best For
- Wilderness tripping, lakes, Class 1-2 rivers, tandem play
Everything you need to launch day one
About this canoe
The Nova Craft Prospector 15 is a scaled-down version of the Prospector 16, offering the same legendary handling in a smaller, more responsive package. An ideal choice for paddlers who want a capable tripping boat without the extra volume — and responsive enough to double as a fun tandem play boat.
This Special Edition features a striking black hull with wood trim.
Specifications (TuffStuff — 54 lb / 24.5 kg)
- Length: 15′ / 457 cm
- Width: 36″ / 91.4 cm
- Center Depth: 15″ / 38.1 cm
- End Depth: 23″ / 58.4 cm
- Rocker: 2.5″ / 6.4 cm
- Capacity: 850 lb / 386 kg
Design Features
- Symmetrical hull
- Shallow arch bottom
- Moderate rocker
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