Considered by many to be the most popular design of all time, the Original Prospector Canoes, built by the Chestnut Canoe Company, date years back to when the original fur traders still traveled great distances in order to deliver their wares to the Hudson’s Bay Company.

This model varies from my other 16 ft prospector. It has 4” rocker instead of 2.5”. The ends are two inches deeper and fuller. The center depth is 15” instead of 14”

The layup is expedition tough for whitewater.

Dimensions 

• Length 16’

• Rocker 4”

• Maximum beam 35"

• Beam waterline 34"

• Beam gunnel 35"

• Bow height 22"

• Centre Depth 15"

• Capacity 700 lbs

Weights and materials

• Whitewater Expedition Kevar: 49.5 lb

• Kevlar/Carbon: 40 lb

Learn more about our materials here

Attributes

• Very Stable

• Very maneuverable

• Moderate load capacity

• Versatile hull design

Ideal Application

• moderate to advanced white water

• Tripping / Camping