Prospector 16'
Expedition

Prospector 16'

The uncompromising expedition canoe. Lightweight, maneuverable, and built for wild rivers.

It is a true expedition canoe, still easy to maneuver even when heavily loaded.

1 to 2 people
16 feet
lbs
940 Maximum capacity (lbs)

Why choose the Prospector 16'

Lightweight & designed for carrying
Lightweight & designed for carrying
Easy to handle even when heavily loaded
Easy to handle even when heavily loaded
Bowsprit & Deep carrying handle included as standard
Bowsprit & Deep carrying handle included as standard

The Prospector 16' is built for challenging rivers and endless lakes. A classic expedition design, easy to maneuver even when loaded, it performs where it truly counts.

Estimated price:
$2,799

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Specification

Features

Everything you need to know about this model

Prospector 16'

The Prospector 16' is abitibi&co's flagship expedition canoe. Its classic design performs equally well on long open lakes as it does on rivers, stable, precise, and maneuverable even when loaded for several days in the wilderness.

Available in fiberglass at 62 lbs or Kevlar at 57 lbs, it is designed for those who portage their canoe as much as they paddle it. Contoured suspended ash seats, a deep ash portage yoke, and bow guards on each end are included as standard, because for us, these are the details that make all the difference on the water and on the portage.

Basic Set

  • Length: 16'
  • Width: 36"
  • Width at Waterline: 33"
  • Depth amidship: 14"
  • Bow Height: 21.5"
  • Stern Height: 21.5"
  • Maximum Capacity (lbs): 940
  • Rocker: 2.5''
  • Weight - Fiberglass (lbs): 62
  • Weight - Classic Kevlar (lbs): 57

Set

  • Deep dish yoke; ($161.95 value)
  • Skid plate; ($160.95 value) *
  • Bent ash suspended seat;
  • 5-year warranty;
  • Handcrafted in Canada.

Additional options

Types of activities

  • Activity types: River and lake
  • Highlights: The most versatile canoe in our collection, it performs well on both short and long expeditions, on rivers and lakes, and with good carrying capacity, this canoe will meet all your expectations/needs.
  • Seats 1 to 2 people
Collection

Prospector

The Prospector Series is designed for serious expeditions, those that last several days, involve challenging portages, and traverse both long lakes and winding rivers.

Inspired by the classic expedition canoe design, the Prospector 15', 16', and 17' share a proven build: stable, precise, and maneuverable even when loaded. Bow guards and a deep ash yoke are included on every model, because details matter when you're far from civilization.

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