{"product_id":"esquif-prospecteur-17","title":"Esquif Prospecteur 17","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Prospecteur 17 is the workhorse of expeditions on any type of water. It has excellent dryness and carrying capacity in addition to superior whitewater performance. It is \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ecanoe\u003c\/em\u003e for the great Arctic rivers such as the Nahanni, Mountain and Hood and yet offers predictability, dryness and stability for river trips with the family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Prospecteur 17 also has excellent cruising speed for flatwater. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This traditional Chestnut Prospector inspired design is ideal as a whitewater capable wilderness tripper, very practical for the family, and an outstanding expedition canoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are ever really struggling with which canoe you should buy, we say \"you just can't go wrong with a Prospecteur.\"  Our customers Love this classic design for So Many reasons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen compared to other canoe materials,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-formex\u003c\/strong\u003e is VERY Heavy Duty and provides much more durbility for many more years. \u003cbr\u003eIn our experience T-formex slides over shallow rocky areas with much less damage AND retains its shape better than other canoes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: T-Formex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 17’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 35”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 15 ½”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull Shape: Shallow Arch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker: 3 ½” bow and stern\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 75 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying capacity: 1000 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats: 2 Web seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunwales: Vinyl trim, contoured ash yoke, thwart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Red or Green\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWood gunwales are a special-order option.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCaution: you need to loosen screws in the wood trim during Winter months to avoid cracking.\u003c\/span\u003e  Cold temps are of no concern with the standard vinyl gunwales.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter Seat, Kneeling Thwart, Kevlar Skid Plates, Deep Dished Cherry Yoke, SuperSeat Backrests, Seat Cushions, Thwart Bag, Bow Bag, Yoke Pad, Scotty Fishing Rod Holders, and the Side Mount Motor Bracket are available in stock options for the Prospecteur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur comfortable SuperSeat backrest option provides great support while you paddle, motor or fish, they can face either direction, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e easily removed for transport.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esquif","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":40156025815076,"sku":"","price":2569.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":40156025847844,"sku":"","price":2569.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clearance model","offer_id":41970623217700,"sku":null,"price":1699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo model","offer_id":41970623250468,"sku":null,"price":1699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/products\/esquifprospecteur17.jpg?v=1654529940","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/esquif-prospecteur-17","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}