This might be Nova Craft’s most versatile solo canoe yet. The new Prospector 14 is a scaled-down version of Nova Craft’s popular Prospector and is best suited for solo backcountry adventures.
New Nova Craft Canoe Prospector 14 walk-through
The Paddling Magazine team caught up with Steve Procunier, sales director of Nova Craft Canoe, at Canoecopia 2024 to discuss this new model.
“Prospectors have always been our best series of boats,” said Procunier. “We have them available in 15, 16, 17 and 18 feet. This year, we decided to come out with the 14-foot model.”
The display model featured at Canoecopia was made of Aramid Lite and weighed 35 pounds.
“We’ve done a removable yoke; just a matter of popping the hinge out; you can take the yoke off when you’re not carrying it and then throw it back in for later on,” Procunier added.
The Prospector 14 promises to be efficient on flatwater while maintaining capacity. It features a symmetrical hull with moderate rocker.
“You can kneel in this canoe if you want; you can sit, whatever you prefer. It’s a very stable canoe, nice and wide with lots of depth. If you want to throw in the back fishing rods, you can put a small dog in here, a large dog. It’s just a beautiful canoe. If you want to get away for the weekend, throw it on the roof of your car, it’s nice and lightweight and easy to throw around on your shoulders,” added Procunier.
Depending on your preference, the wooden bench seat can be ordered hung flat or angled. The Prospector 14 is available in five different materials and weights ranging from 35 to 50 pounds.
Don’t miss a field-tested review of the all-new Nova Craft Canoe Prospector 14 in Issue 72 of Paddling Magazine, available summer 2024.
Prospector 14 Solo Aramid Lite
- Versatile all-round Prospector design
- 35 lbs in our lightest material
- Removable yoke option available
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