WENONAH 16' PROSPECTOR KEVLAR

Prospector 16 Ultra-Light with Aramid - Black Trim 42 lbs.

The original Prospector was a river-running boat known as the work horse of the North. This proven down river hull is our version of the classic design, and the closest thing to the original that money can buy. It's a stable hull for rivers and streams - with ample rocker it's quick to turn. Because of the symmetrical shape of the hull, a solo paddler loaded with gear could make good progress by turning around in the bow seat and paddling it backward.

DIMENSIONS

Length

16' 0"  (487.68cm)

Gunwale Width

36"  (91.44cm)

Maximum Width

37"  (93.98cm)

Waterline Width

33"  (83.82cm)

Stern Depth

25"  (63.5cm)

Center Depth

15"  (38.1cm)

Bow Depth

25"  (63.5cm)

Rocker

2.5"  (6.35cm)

MATERIAL

Ultra-light w/Aramid 40lbs.

Ultra-light hulls are stiff and incredibly light. They are ideal for speed and distance paddling and for all people or conditions that demand the lightest gear. In our Ultra-light construction a structural-foam core and ribs are laminated into the hull and sides. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. Seats, footbraces, and all hardware is then riveted into these plates. This gives a very secure connection and eliminates rivet heads on the exterior. Aramid, the fiber used for aerospace, body armor and bulletproof vests, is amazingly light and strong. We've used it for more than 30 years to construct extremely light and tough canoes. Wenonah Canoe is the worlds largest maker of canoes using Aramid.