Nova Craft Prospector 15 - TuffStuff

A Lightweight Compact Tandem or Solo Canoe

The Nova Craft Prospector 15 TuffStuff is a lighter weight scaled-down version of Nova Crafts larger Prospector 16, it is perfect for tandem or solo paddling. Remaining faithful to the original Prospector lines in every way, you get the great handling features that make the Prospector a paddling legend. But now it is all in a package that's a bit smaller and more responsive.

The Prospector 15 has a symmetrical hull with great all round on the water performance. It offers a perfect blend of stability whilst still retaining its ability to edge for manoeuvrability and tracking. This lightweight and shorter version of the Prospector is the ideal choice for those looking for a more compact all-round canoe that is at home on both flat and smaller moving waters.

Constructed from the super popular TuffStuff laminate which is a cutting edge composite made of basalt and Innegra fibres. 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 high impact vinylester resin, the result is a lightweight TuffStuff! TuffStuff canoes are a great choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight canoe (11.3kg lighter than SP3 version), with more than enough strength to handle plenty of use without too much worry.

Nova Craft also offer a TuffStuff Expedition version of the Prospector 15 which is an even more robust, heavier duty version of the standard TuffStuff construction. These canoes are an excellent choice for an expedition grade of open canoe ideal for extended trips and occasional lower-grade whitewater use. Stiffer for greater performance, incredible impact resistance and still being lighter weight than most 'lightweight' plastic canoes.