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H20 Canoe Company Prospector 16/4

Prospector 16/4
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Prospector 16/4
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$1895.00

Premium Fiberlight ~ 61 lbs / 27.7 kg

$2395.00

Premium Kevlar ~ 50 lbs / 22.7 kg

$2495.00

Superlight Kevlar w' ICG Upgrade ~ 45 lbs / 20.4 kg $2895.00

$3295.00

UltraLight Helium Carbon/Kevlar w' ICG Upgrade ~ 40 lbs / 18.14 kg


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H20 Canoe Company - Prospector 16/4 Review

The original New Brunswick's Chestnut Canoe Co. created Prospector 16 in 1910. A century later the Prospector 16/4's design is still widely considered "the most versatile tripping canoe ever." Today, the ‘Prospector name' still sells boats... though few Co.'s versions resemble its namesake. H2O's objective in creating their Heritage Series Prospector 16/4 was to replicate the original canoe design's magic... and they have!

H20 Canoe Company's Prospector 16/4's traditional symmetrical shape combines with a semi-round keeless hull and moderate rocker for stable, but sensitive pivots or leans when carving turns. Sharp entry lines enhance but flare out quickly to increase buoyancy to float over large waves, rather than crash through them. Responsive yet predictable under all loads and conditions, paddled solo or tandem, H2O's Prospector 16/4 is a true Canadian Classic.

"Looking for a do everything well but nothing best canoe? Day, week, kids, dog, solo, tandem, flatwater, whitewater... this could be your next canoe!"  

Standard Trim Pkg. Features

Low maintenance aircraft grade black anodized aluminum gunnels, ABS end caps, white ash web seats, ash deep dish portage yoke, stainless steel fasteners and bow & stern floatation / storage hatches. Frontenac Outfitters also upgrades every Kevlar H20 Canoe by adding a white ash kneeling thwart for solo paddling & unique finger grip handles - a $95 value FREE! 

ICG - Integral Composite Gunnel Upgrade

All Superlight Kevlar and Ultralight Helium layups include H20's innovative ICG upgrade - A $300.00 Value! Black anodized aluminum outer gunnel combines with a Carbon/Kevlar composite inner gunnel. The result is an exceptional gunnel system, which is 50% stronger, 50% more rigid and 50% or 3- lbs lighter than traditional aluminum systems!

For complete details on H20's layups and construction methods: Click Here

Wood Gunnel Upgrades  

Ash - add $400.00 / Cherry - add $500

Hand rubbed oil white ash  or black cherry gunnels fastened with stainless steel screws replaces black anodized aluminum gunnels, canoes interior remains the same.

Colour Options

Premium Fiberlight & Premium Kevlar: 

SuperLight Kevlar: (two-tone colours)

UltraLight Helium Carbon / Kevlar: (two-tone colours)

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Frontenac Outfitters was created way back in 1984. Our vision rewards visitors with a vastly superior level of customer service, paddling expertise and an exhilarating 'on-water' experience.

Today, we have grown to become One of Canada's Largest, most respected, full-service Paddlesports shops. Our sincere objective is to introduce you to a fun, educational and environmentally responsible way to explore our waterways!

We realize our wilderness setting means an investment in your valuable time to come see us. We promise should you make that trip that we will devote our time, energy & expertise to you.

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Canoe Specifications


  Imperial: Metric:
Length 16/4 ft. 5.00 m
Width 35 in.  90 cm 
Width @ Waterline 32 in.  81 cm 
Depth 14 in.  36 cm 
Bow Height 21 in.  53 cm 
Stern Height 21 in.  53 cm 
Rocker Bow 2.5 in. - Moderate  6.4 cm 
Rocker Stern 2.5 in. - Moderate  6.4 cm 

Optimum Paddler(s) Weight


Low 300 lbs  136.1 kg 
High 450 lbs  204.1 kg 
Max. Capacity 600 lbs  272.2 kg 
Note: Note: Weights are based on 2 Paddlers & 6 inches of freeboard, thus often differ from manufacturers vastly overstated figures. Paddler height to weight ratio, weight distribution and paddler skill may also influence ratings.

We recommend a canoe specialist help determine your best fit, and to test paddle a number of boats in repetition prior to purchase.

Skill Ratings



Canoe Performance Ratings


 Efficiency
6.5
 Tracking
6.5
 Maneuverability
8.5
 Capacity
8.0
 Initial Stability
6.5
 Secondary Stability
8.0
Note: Performance ratings are based on our extensive test paddling & customer feedback. Remember, there is no substitute for test paddling canoes with us in repetition!


Canoe Profile


Canoe Shape Symmetrical 
Hull Bottom Semi - Round 
Hull Sides Tumblehome 
Bow Shape Recurved 
Keel None 

Canoe Options


Option Price
Kevlar Skid Plates $100.00 / pr.
Wood Trim Pkg. $400.00
Cherry Wood Trim $500.00