Not every paddler needs a 17-footer loaded to the gunwales for a month in the bush. The Prospector 15' SP3 delivers the same legendary Prospector handling in a shorter, more responsive hull that's easier to manoeuvre and a better fit for paddlers who want a capable tripping canoe without the extra volume.

Built from Nova Craft's three-layer polyethylene SP3 material, this canoe is built to take punishment. Rental fleets, summer camps, rocky launches, and years of cottage use are all well within its wheelhouse. The Prospector lines are faithful to the original design, so the handling characteristics that have made this one of Canada's most recognised canoe families are all present. The shorter length also makes it a genuinely fun tandem play boat when you're not loading it up for a trip.