Classfive builds the lightest and strongest canoes available anywhere with everything from ultra light racing layups to steep creeking layups able to take on even harshest waters. Prospector 17 the ultimate wilderness extended tripping canoe. We specialize in high end composite frp construction using state of the art kevlar, and carbon cloth along with a proprietary resin injection technique. Wenonah canoe is a smaller, independent, familyrun canoe company in winona, minnesota.
The customer is responsible for transportation costs to and from the northstar canoes factory in princeton, mn. The pathfinder 16 by h20 canoe company is the most stable and predictable canoe. By contrast, if i were outfitting a kevlar boat for flat water it would be very minimalist. Canoe repair kayak repair kit kits gelcoat gel coat. Where it really shines is when loaded for weeklong trips that combine lakes and rive. I worked with kevlar in a polymer research lab at carnegie mellon years ago and recall the solvent for it was % fuming sulphuric acid. All of these models feature a 3layer composite construction with kevlar. A local guy is selling what he has listed as a sawyer prospector kevlar canoe. Chestnut prospector 16 bear mountain boat shop us shop. As with any expedition canoe, it has to be quick to maneuver and easy to.
Aluminum gunnels and thwarts, the seat is a wood curved webbing seat and is angled to allow kneeling or sitting, it is comfortable and very functional. Kevlar repair kit as durable as they are, it is still possible to damage kevlar hulls. Though our canoes and kayaks are built to withstand years of use and abuse, mishaps can occur and your boat may at some point become damaged and need repair. Kevlar is a stupid choice for areas where the major force vectors cause compression. Often we have to patch reinforce minor spider web stress cracks with small 2 3 patches on the inside of the hull. Weight to immerse 120 lbin prismatic coefficient 0. Nova craft prospector 16 sp3 canoe the toughest 16 foot open canoe for all round paddling including touring, family trips and white water rapids. They add weight but protect against the majority of scrapes and gouges one encounters when striking something in the water or when pulling the canoe up onto shore.
Because of the symmetrical shape of the hull, a solo. Parents with small children or pets appreciate the pathfinder 16s roominess and enormous stability. Often we have to patchreinforce minor spider web stress cracks with small 2 3 patches on the inside of the hull. Forget to tie your canoe to a tree at your campsite prior to a 3. Kevlar is mainly an inside reinforcement to prevent catastrophic propagation of damage. Sometimes, well, all the time it is better to take the portage. In the video below, we show you how to patch repair composite hull cracks. Since the beginnings of our company, weve had a longstanding great relationship with our friends who make wenonah kevlar canoes.
The bobs special model is an excellent all round canoe that is lighter than a prospector and is great for solo or two person with a child too trips. The wooden boat school offers a wide range of boat building classes, including courses in woodstrip and woodandcanvas canoe building. Yeah, the noticable keel line struck me as odd for an alleged prospector. Scott canoes prospector 16 totes versatility giving the canoe a good balance of.
Gel coat is on everything from canoes, to speed boats, to shower stalls. As with any expedition canoe, it has to be quick to maneuver and easy to paddle or it will be left behind on the next trip. Skid plates material added to the bow and stern of a canoe along the centerline usually kevlar patches held on by resin usually epoxy. My wenonah prospector 16 is used on white water up to and including grade 3 and open waters with considerable fetch, including coastal. Nova craft prospector 17 blue steelaluminum canoe mec. We are able to offer online sales and curbside pickup but our retail locations will be opening soon, please stay tuned. Dec 15, 2016 this video covers how to complete a simple hull repair on a composite canoe. I realize its got limitations, but its a good learning opportunity and a decent, if i dare call a mnii this, beater. Used canoes algonquin outfitters your outdoor adventure store. It is similar to a traditional prospector except that it is longer, has sharper entry lines and has less upsweep on the bow and stern. Prospector 18 tons of space to pack supplies for any expedition.
Prospector 176 prospector 176 is an enlarged design generated from our prospector 164 shape. Wanted 16 to18 ft prospector model kevlar canoe eg nova craft. Rather, it is very much about how i outfit my canoe for the work and journeys that i do in the uk and europe. We have prospector cedar strip canoe kit kit prospector in stock along with other 16 0 prospector products at very competitive prices. Materials provided are adequate to repair most common cracks, fractures or punctures.
Our ultralight wenonah and northstar canoes are the lightest and best canoes for exploring the boundary waters. Sand blasting makes the surface ready for the patches. One thing to consider is that, usually, the lower the price, the more tlc your used canoe will require or the heavier it will be. Some boats might have fiberglasskevlar patching at the bow and stern, which is not a deal breaker as long as the patch is in good conditionsmooth and intact. It tracks well even with a plethora of patch work, some mine and holds a lot of camping gear. Im beginning repairs, but am completely new at this and would love some insight if people have experience with composite repairs. It is frequently ordered with a wood trim finish, which is the crowning touch to its traditional look. This canoe is faster than most prospectors because it is longer and more. It is ideally suited for rough water, large loads, and its forgiving nature makes it suitable for novice paddlers.
The prospectors traditional symmetrical shape combines with a semiround hull and moderate rocker for stable, but sensitive pivots or leans when carving turns. Customize your prospector cedar strip canoe kit noahs marine. Some of our oldest boats are still navigating our favorite waterways. A large volume tripping canoe length 16 maximum beam 35 beam waterline 33. Mar 10, 2015 they wanted to fish and they wanted a kevlar canoe for its light carrying weight. Northstar canoes are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship, to the original retail consumer, for the usable life of the canoe as defined by wear. Solo, paddled backwards from the bow seat with some gear weight forward for trim will work, but at 36 wide x 15 deep, with 23 high stems, it may be a handful solo in the. Bear mountain boat shop us shop prospector ranger 15. Or out on your local lake, carrying you, your partner, the k.
Choose from unique finishes, seat configurations, and other canoe addons. Check your canoe, especially if it has wooden or bronze gunwales, it may use slightly different hardware. Prospector 16 prospectorstyle composite and wood canoe. Our first old town canoe was built in old town, maine, along the penobscot river.
We designed the prospector 15 especially to maneuver easily, carry ample gear and run dry through. Kevlar canoes can take an impact, but the consequence of that impact could result in cracked gel coat or exposed kevlar on a skin coated canoe. Interior is excellent and original with a revarnish, with newer carrying yoke and seats have originals too. It can be paddled solo or tandem, and offers unlimited room to grow your paddling ability.
Incidentally, on a fineended canoe, the outer layers of the stems should be done in glass, not kevlar. Northstar canoes will repair or replace hulls or components at our option. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. What follows is a basic overview of the recommended repair options available for old town products. Nighthawk canoes light, strong, beautiful custombuilt. Souris river kevlar canoes for sale, killarney outfitters. Use the west system brand epoxy to lay your repair patches in. You get all the great handling features that make the prospector a paddling legend, in a package thats a bit smaller and more responsive. A wide variety of kevlar canoe options are available to you, such as ce, oekotex standard 100. We have a fleet of 123 canoes, 2 solo sea kayaks and 5 tandem sea kayaks. The prospector 16 is a canoe brought to you by langford canoe company. This canoe feels most at home loaded with gear paddling a remote wilderness lake or river but it also makes a great canoe to load up with the family and headoff exploring inland lakes. This prospector is onefoot shorter and slightly wider than our prospector 16.
Theres a good reason why this canoe shape is the most enduring of all canoe hulls and has been our bestseller across all of australia. The 16 clipper prospector is one of a series of traditionalstyle prospector canoes offered by clipper canoes. A 38 wrench and phillips screwdriver will remove any bolts on most souris river canoes. Kevlar skid plates onto a 16ft nova craft royalex prospector canoe. The fabric is made of a blend of fiberglass and synthetic resin polyester or vinylester. The prospector s traditional symmetrical shape combines with a semiround hull and moderate rocker for stable, but sensitive pivots or leans when carving turns. Its slightly wider 36 width combines with a very flatbottomed hull and deep keel to create an exceptionally straight tracking, wellmannered canoe. Kevlar ultra light langford canoe was incorporated in 1940, building traditional cedar canvas canoes plank and rib often referred to as cedar strip after 80 years of refinement our traditional cedar canoes are sought after by enthusiasts worldwide. The prospector 16 also makes an excellent solo canoe. This large canoe handles well in all sorts of lake conditions including really rough water, and its easier to turn and control than a lot of other kevlar canoes out there. The kevlar reinforcing patches on the inside were more visible but will eventually brownup like the rest of the canoe and become much less visible. The nova craft prospector 16 sp3 design is based on the original chestnut prospector, a true workhorse of the canadian north and an icon within the canoe world. Classed as a downriver canoe, this canoe really is athome in all types of water. Knowing this the outfitter selected a brand new souris river wilderness 18 in kevlar.
Oct 15, 2019 a local guy is selling what he has listed as a sawyer prospector kevlar canoe. Prospector the chestnut canoe company built this workhorse of the north to meet the specific needs of the prospector good maneuverability through whitewater and wilderness, with capacity to carry substantial loads. Nova craft canoe sponsors the iconic bill mason prospector we are very. They are an awardwinning designer and manufacturer of high performance canoes and kayaks. The original prospector was a riverrunning boat known as the work horse of the north. As a result, the outside damage was sealed up, reinforced and pretty invisible. Gel coat silica sand in a vinylester or polyester resin base which is applied to the canoe to reduce abrasion in kevlar or fiberglass canoes. Its a stable hull for rivers and streams with ample rocker its quick to turn. This lightweight prospector style canoe uses both composite materials and traditional woodworking to create a maneuverable, quick canoe that is great for extended trips with heavy loads, such as multiday trips in the boundary waters, adirondacks, or missouri river breaks. Its best known for its stability, maneuverability, and allround performance. The canoe in the video is made from aramid lite, but the same technique can be used on any composite canoe including. Installing kevlar skid plates on to a royalex canoe youtube.
I have had a 14 prospector canoe for five years and used it extensively. Its a bit far for me to drive to see it so id like to know more about it before i get into that. If you have gear for photography or have a nice fishing trip planned you. The classic prospector design is symmetrical with a shallow arch hull. On kevlar hulls we have owned, similar impacts caused gouging of the gel coat and sometimes long tears in the fabric.
Wenonah canoes bwca boundary waters canoe area outfitting. We designed the prospector 15 especially to maneuver easily, carry ample gear and run dry through lesser whitewater, such as rapids and riffles that are common on small winding rivers. Great in any conditions and perfect for long interior trips, this canoe is the choice with children or with dogs aboard. The interior of the hull shows the fabrics natural color.
Get the best deals on kevlar canoes when you shop the largest online selection at. The canoe in the video is made from aramid lite, but the same technique can be. Kevlar canoe repair applying a patch for stress reinforcement. The workhorse of the canadian north, our prospector 16. Sand blast a good inch or two on each side of the break both inside the canoe and outside of the damaged area. Ive been keeping my eye out for something longer and lighter than our venerable ot guide 147 but i cant find a prospector listed among sawyers lineups now or in the past. It was purchased from the holy cow canoe company in ontario canada.
The prospector 17 has become the first choice of many experienced paddlers. Many people due just this in the great killarney canoe wars. It is ideally suited for extended expeditions or sunday afternoon family outings. This is an actual, true canoe story late july 2010. The kit contains 125ml epoxy resin kit, 3 kevlar bandage patches, 2 x 8 glass cloth strips for exterior repair, 1 brushes 2, 2 spreaders, 2 pairs of latex gloves, 2 mixing sticks, 2 paper mixing cups, rough sandpaper, and an instruction sheet. Its for whoever wants to read it, but i especially like to dedicate it to all of the naysayers, internet experts, and inyourownmind afficianado wannabes of all things canoeingred rock related. This video covers how to complete a simple hull repair on a composite canoe. This boat has the kevlar duraflex layup, no ribs or foam core. Scott canoe prospector 16 frontenac outfitters canoes.
James morans book building your kevlar canoe appears to be the only one available about building a canoe from kevlar. While a prospector is a decent doabitofeverything canoe it is, to my mind, designed to carry a fair burden in moving water. Discounted used canoes, repaired canoes, and shop canoes from sanborn. If you would like to purchase a used canoe, we can process full payment online and hold the canoe for you to pick up when we are open, or arrange. Prospector ranger 15 bear mountain boat shop us shop. Turns out its from 1989 and was abused more than loved over at least the past 10 years. This repair kit will restore your hull to its original functional condition. The canoe has had very little use and is in great shape. I love how well it maneuvers and usually one of the fastest canoes. This proven down river hull is our version of the classic design, and the closest thing to the original that money can buy. Prospector 176 is sized to perform comfortable multiple weeks lake tripping. These cracks are not thruhull and primarily are cosmetic only. H2o paddlesports advanced composite kevlar and carbon. Kevlar canoes can easily be repaired with simple epoxyresin fills or by using kevlar fabric soaked in epoxy resin to repair larger areas or punctures.
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