Nova Craft Prospector 14 Solo Review

[@novacraftcanoe]

Thank you for your review! We are excited about this new model too.

[@NikonF5user]

Would be interesting to see a side by side comparison between this and the Swift Prospector 14...

[@toddlegari6611]

Enjoyed the video . Quality craft

[@whiterosecanoe1424]

Thanks - it's a fun boat to paddle. You'll want to paddle it before you by - it's 34" wide, with a fair amount of arch to the hull, so it's a bit twitchy when empty - you'll want to check that out. Very manageable, but if you've been paddling wider, flatter bottom canoes, it will be a change.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

That is a good looking canoe! I wish it had a little tumblehome. I have been considering a Swift Prospector 14.....What is the price tag on the NC? I am less then 2 hours from you in NH.

[@whiterosecanoe1424]

Hi - the MSRP is $3,249, but we're doing a Winter Inventory Reduction sale, so you'll do better than that. Details are on our web site (whiterosecanoe.com/).

[@p.istaker8862]

It would be great if they went and got some Tformex from the Fake French.

[@openboater7772]

How does the performance of the Prospector 14 compare to the Fox? They are the same length and nearly the same weight so I am wondering how they compare since I am looking for a canoe in that size. Thank you

[@whiterosecanoe1424]

The Fox 14 hull has noticeably more arch and less rocker than the Prospector 14, it's also a bit shallower. The tighter arc in the hull reduces the initial stability, making it more "tender" than the Prospector. It's designed as a fast lake cruiser, while the Prospector 14 is much more of an all round canoe. If you're intent is cruising and you like a lively ride, then the Fox would probably be more suited.

[@DBogey]

Any video of the yoke and how's its put on an removed?

[@whiterosecanoe1424]

I don't have a video, but it's pretty straightforward. Visualize a barn hinge (once side tall and narrow, the other long). The tall narrow flap connects to the gunwale, the long narrower flap attaches to the yoke. Add a hefty cotter pin to connect the two. To remove, pull out the cotter pin. Very straight forward and easy.

[@leoburosch3906]

I would take a Swift Prospector 14 solo Kevlar at 29 pounds

[@richardjohnson9737]

Sorry, too wide.