16’6 Prospecteur

The Prospecteur 16’6 is one of the most popular models to have been marketed of all brands. It’s our tallest canoe. It can be used both on a calm lake and on a river since it can be maneuvered very quickly in order to avoid obstacles. Its reactivity remains present even if it is heavily loaded. It is also endowed with a remarkable stability both solo and tandem. This canoe adapts to any type of situation and is suitable for both beginners and experienced paddlers. It is the model most used in camps, parks and schools.

Available layups :
Carbon / Kevlar
Carbon / Innegra
Kevlar
Fibrex
Fiberglass
Flax/Carbon

Available gunwales :

*PVC is only available for fiberglass model

Specs table

Length:	16’6″	Capacity:	850 lbs
Beam:	35″	Hull Options:	Flax/Carbon, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Fibrex, Kevlar
Depth:	13½”	Gunwale Options:	Wood, Composite, PVC (with Fiberglass only)

Weight

Fiberglass / PVC :	54 – 56 lbs
Fiberglass / cherry wood :	51 – 53 lbs
Fiberglass / composite :	49 – 51 lbs
Fibrex / PVC :	57 – 59 lbs
Fibrex / cherry wood :	54 – 56 lbs
Fibrex / composite :	52 – 54 lbs
Kevlar / cherry wood :	39 – 41 lbs
Kevlar / composite :	38 – 40 lbs
Carbon fiber / cherry wood :	38 – 40 lbs
Carbon fiber / composite :	36 – 38 lbs
Flax/Carbon / composite :	36 – 38 lbs

The displayed weights of our canoes correspond to those of the base model, without considering any additional options.
Available options :
Kneeling thwart
Sliding seat
Skid plates
2-tone (white bottom)