Down River / Prospector 16
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.

T-Formex - 71lbs. / USA MSRP $2,349 USD / Canada $3,179 CAD
T-Formex canoes are manufactured from multi-laminate sheets, painstakingly designed specifically for each model. All include a closed-cell, rigid foam core providing structure and buoyancy. T-Formex canoes are incredibly tough and very affordable. This makes them the ideal choice for sportsmen, whitewater paddlers, families and kids, or anybody who wants a very durable canoe. These canoes are much lighter than polyethylene or aluminum canoes and can be built in nearly limitless designs. We offer many models in T-Formex, ranging from cost-conscious touring and sport canoes, to robust whitewater assault canoes.
T-Formex canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Prospector 16.
- Standard Options -
- T-Formex Colors
- Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
- Black Vinyl Gunwales
- Ash Yoke Natural Satin
- Curved Web Seats (Not avail. for sliding seats)
Tuf-weave® Flex-Core - 56 lbs. / USA MSRP $3,749 USD / Canada $5,069 CAD
Wenonah's Tuf-weave® material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. The Tuf-weave® layup results in our most durable composite canoes. Tuf-weave® canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price.
Tuf-weave® Flex-core canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Prospector 16.
- Standard Options -
- Silver Aluminum Trim
- Curved Web Seats (Not avail. for sliding seats)
- Ash Yoke Natural Satin
- Colored Gel-Coat Finish
- Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
- Premium Options -
- Black Aluminum Trim - $175 USD / $225 CAD
- All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600 USD / $750 CAD
- Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600 USD / $0 CAD
- VersiGunwale - $175 USD / $225 CAD
Ultra-light w/Aramid 40lbs. / USA MSRP $3,849 USD / Canada $5,199 CAD
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.
Aramid Ultra-light canoe shown with Standard Options, may not be the Prospector 16.
- Standard Options -
- Silver Aluminum Trim
- Curved Web Seats (Not avail. for sliding seats)
- Ash Yoke Natural Satin
- Natural (skin-coat) finish
- Hung (Bucket seat not avail.)
- Premium Options -
- Black Aluminum Trim - $175 USD / $225 CAD
- Wood Gunwales (tandem) Blk. Alum. Trim - $600 USD / $0 CAD
- All Wood Trim (tandem) - $600 USD / $750 CAD
- VersiGunwale - $175 USD / $225 CAD