Down River / Prospector 16

The original Prospector was a river-running boat known as the work horse of the North. This proven down river hull is our version of the classic design, and the closest thing to the original that money can buy. It's a stable hull for rivers and streams - with ample rocker it's quick to turn. Because of the symmetrical shape of the hull, a solo paddler loaded with gear could make good progress by turning around in the bow seat and paddling it backward.

Prospector 16
CANOE RATINGS
Efficiency
8.0
Maneuverability
8.5
Capacity
9.5
Stability
10.0
Seaworthy
9.0
DIMENSIONS
Length
16' 0"  (487.68cm)
Gunwale Width
36"  (91.44cm)
Maximum Width
37"  (93.98cm)
Waterline Width
33"  (83.82cm)
Stern Depth
25"  (63.5cm)
Center Depth
15"  (38.1cm)
Bow Depth
25"  (63.5cm)
Rocker
2.5"  (6.35cm)
Dimensions May not be the actual lines of the Prospector 16
Flex-core Color Options - We offer 12 colors of gel-coat finish for the exterior of Flex-core hulls. The interior of the hull shows the fabric's natural color.
Color Selector Actual colors may vary due to display differences. May not be the Prospector 16. Shown with optional black aluminum trim.
T-Formex - 71lbs. / USA MSRP $2,349 USD / Canada $3,179 CAD
T-Formex canoes are manufactured from multi-laminate sheets, painstakingly designed specifically for each model. All include a closed-cell, rigid foam core providing structure and buoyancy. T-Formex canoes are incredibly tough and very affordable. This makes them the ideal choice for sportsmen, whitewater paddlers, families and kids, or anybody who wants a very durable canoe. These canoes are much lighter than polyethylene or aluminum canoes and can be built in nearly limitless designs. We offer many models in T-Formex, ranging from cost-conscious touring and sport canoes, to robust whitewater assault canoes.
T-Formex T-Formex canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Prospector 16.

Standard Options -
T-Formex Colors
Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
Black Vinyl Gunwales
Ash Yoke Natural Satin
Curved Web Seats (Not avail. for sliding seats)
Premium Options -
Tuf-weave® Flex-Core - 56 lbs. / USA MSRP $3,749 USD / Canada $5,069 CAD
Wenonah's Tuf-weave® material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. The Tuf-weave® layup results in our most durable composite canoes. Tuf-weave® canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price.
TufWeave Tuf-weave® Flex-core canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Prospector 16.

Standard Options -
Silver Aluminum Trim
Curved Web Seats (Not avail. for sliding seats)
Ash Yoke Natural Satin
Colored Gel-Coat Finish
Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
Premium Options -
Black Aluminum Trim - $175 USD / $225 CAD
All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600 USD / $750 CAD
Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600 USD / $0 CAD
VersiGunwale - $175 USD / $225 CAD
Ultra-light w/Aramid 40lbs. / USA MSRP $3,849 USD / Canada $5,199 CAD
Ultra-light hulls are stiff and incredibly light. They are ideal for speed and distance paddling and for all people or conditions that demand the lightest gear. In our Ultra-light construction a structural-foam core and ribs are laminated into the hull and sides. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. Seats, footbraces, and all hardware is then riveted into these plates. This gives a very secure connection and eliminates rivet heads on the exterior. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. We've used it for more than 30 years to construct extremely light and tough canoes. Wenonah Canoe is the worlds largest maker of canoes using Aramid.
Aramid Ultra-Light Aramid Ultra-light canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Prospector 16.

Standard Options -
Silver Aluminum Trim
Curved Web Seats (Not avail. for sliding seats)
Ash Yoke Natural Satin
Natural (skin-coat) finish
Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
Premium Options -
Black Aluminum Trim - $175 USD / $225 CAD
Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600 USD / $0 CAD
All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600 USD / $750 CAD
VersiGunwale - $175 USD / $225 CAD