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Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3

A strong, durable, and popular size of canoe.

A Canadian Prospector canoe, manufactured from Nova Crafts legendary SP3 triple layer plastic for maximum impact protection.

Nova Craft Prospector 15 in SP3 Material

Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3 (triple layer plastic) in Green Colour
with 2x Wood Webbed Seats

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Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3


This 15ft version is the shortest model in Novacrafts polyethylene Prospector range and keeps true to the hugely popular Prospector hull shape. The Novacraft Prospector 15 is perfect for lighter/smaller canoeists, solo paddlers or those wanting a lighter, more responsive canoe with greater manoeuvrability. For paddlers looking for a similar shape all-round canoe but with a greater carrying capacity and stability then please look at our Prospector 16 and Propesctor17


The Prospector hull shape has been so successful due to its versatility on a variety of different water types, making it a true general-purpose workhorse. With forgiving lines and moderate rocker, the Prospector 15 Canoe is at home cruising down slow-moving rivers, as it is tackling small rapids or day trips on local canals or lakes.


Made in the home of open boating, Nova Craft have been manufacturing high quality canoes for over 50 years and are world renowned for their quality designs and workmanship. We import Canadian manufactured Nova Craft Canoes Prospector 15 SP3’s directly into Manchester Canoes. For the strongest construction, Nova Craft uses SP3 plastic- manufactured by oven roto-moulding three layers of super linear polyethylene. The outer and inner layers are solid plastic, and the middle layer is a foam core. These canoes are extremely strong; amongst the strongest anywhere. Providing all-round paddlers with the perfect choice for moving water and general recreational use. The tough SP3 canoes are very popular with outdoor centres and rental operators due to their high levels of durability and superb construction.


Although these SP3 Prospectors are extremely strong and will likely give meany years of maintenance free canoeing, like all triple-layer canoes they are heavy. For some paddlers, the weight of a plastic canoe may be too much to lift and carry. With this in mind Nova Craft offer the hugely popular Prospector 15 in modern, lightweight materials. These materials can reduce the weight of the canoe by nearly half. Please Click Here to view lightweight Prospector 15’s.


Key Features

  • Constructed from durable SP3 triple layer polyethylene.
  • 2 x Wood-webbed seats.
  • Low-maintenance vinyl gunnels.
  • Deluxe ash carrying yoke.
  • End lace-loops for attaching painters. (available to purchase separately)
  • Wooden bow and stern carry handles.
  • Symmetrical, shallow arched hull.
  • All woodwork is varnished to extend its life.
  • Moderate rocker for good manoeuvrability.

Dimensions

Prospector 15 SP3:

  • Length: 14'10" / 452cm
  • Width: 36" / 91.4cm
  • Weight: 85lb / 38.6kg
  • Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 850lb / 386kgOptimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3 for your weight

Colours

Prospector 15 SP3:

Nova Craft Prospector 15 canoe in green

Green

Nova Craft Prospector 15 canoe in red

Red

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Delivery Of Canadian Canoes

We offer a delivery service for Open Canoes covering many areas of mainland UK using our own fleet of vehicles. Due to shipping restrictions from our couriers, we are unable to offer a courier delivery service for this product range.

Please contact us with your address and we can advise price and availability for delivery to your area.


Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide

We offer a collect from store service for the Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect

For further help and information about the Nova Craft Prospector 15 SP3, please call us on 01925 818437