nova craft canoe catalogue 2016

Spring 2016 Volume 8

photo by Brad Jennings

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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I BUY A CANOE?Think of a canoe as a long term investment; you will probably go through a few computers, TVs, and even vehicles before youstart to see the end of your canoe’s usefulness. The longevity of a canoe will help you create and reflect on lots of fond memories;from your first quick solo day-paddle, to a weekend adventurewith your best friend, to a long expedition with a group of fellowpaddlers.

To choose the right canoe, please consider the following:

1. What type of paddling do you want to do?Will the canoe be used on flatwater, whitewater, or both? A greatflatwater canoe will not be the best in big river rapids. Converselya great whitewater canoe will not be the best choice for crossinglakes. A flatwater canoe should be more straight keeled to assist in tracking. It should also be shallower to reduce the effects ofwind, be narrower and have finer entry lines for speed. A goodwhitewater canoe needs to have some rocker to facilitate quickturns. They will also be deeper and will usually have fuller endsfor a drier ride. If you are looking to paddle on both flatwater andwhitewater you will need a canoe with good multi-purpose characteristics.

2. What will the typical trip duration be?Will you only be out for an hour or two at the cottage or are yougoing to go downriver for two weeks? A typical cottage canoe can be small because it will probably only hold the paddlers and a small amount of gear. An expedition canoe will have to have alarger volume to hold all your food, tents, and packs for your entiretime in the interior.

3. How many people will be using the canoe at one time?You need to make sure there is enough room in the canoe foreveryone. A family canoe that needs to carry four people will obviously need to be bigger than one used for solo paddling. Don’t forget to include pets into the equation. Big dogs that like to move around a lot can easily be equal to one human passenger.

4. How light does it need to be for portaging and car-topping?If you plan on doing a lot of portaging you need to consider theweight of your canoe. You also need to remember that while you may not portage, you still may need to put your boat on top of your vehicle from time to time. Make sure you can lift it comfortably and safely.

5. What material is best for your needs?Composite canoes are lighter and offer better glide through thewater whereas plastic boats are tougher and are more appropriatewhere severe impacts may occur. Whitewater canoes will need tobe made of more durable materials to cope with impacts. Flatwatercanoes can be made of lighter materials for portaging from lake tolake.

6. What is your budget?As a general rule, lighter canoes are more expensive. While youmay have decided that you need a high end boat, the practicalmatter of expense must be considered.

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Choosing the Right Canoe forYou & Canoeing Georgian Bayby Kevin Callan

The Appealing Peel by Maya Cairns-Locke

Prospector Series Canoes

Recreational Series Canoes

Adventure on the EastNatashquanby Tori Farquharson

North of 55 by Virginia Marshall

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Cruiser Series Canoes

Trim Systems

Specifications

Whitewater & Outfitter SeriesCanoes

Materials

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CANOEING GEORGIAN BAYKEVIN AND ANDY’S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOURwritten by Kevin Callan

Donald Wood had a point when he said“...maybe it is only on the road to nowhere-in-particular that you find the most importantthing of all: Yourself.”

I hadn’t a clue where my canoe buddy Andywas taking us on our next canoe (mis)adven-ture...and I liked it. I usually plan the trips, andAndy graciously tags along. Not this time. Hepacked the maps, picked me up, drove west,then east, then north – confusing me totally theentire time. He was having fun with the rolereversal...maybe too much fun. Andy evenblind-folded me when we arrived at the put-in.

The route ended up to be Georgian Bay. Wepaddled from the Key River, south to Snug Harbour. It’s a great stretch of big water, andwe had a full eight days to do it in. The trip it-self, in calm waters, could be done in five days.However, the Bay is a moderate version of LakeSuperior – minus the deadly cold water. Beingwindbound can be commonplace and addingon a few extra days lessens the anxiety a bit.

I should have pieced things together beforewe reached Georgian Bay. I packed as if wehad to portage. We always portage. I dehy-drated the meals, brought light-weight gear,minimized the whiskey supply, and even second guessed bringing a small camp chair.Andy arrived to pick me up with his 18 ft. Nova

Craft Prospector. That’s a big canoe that can fitlots of gear. He also had a massive, extra comfyTherm-a-rest sleeping mat and an oversizedlawn chair strapped to his pack.

Andy’s reason for choosing Georgian Bay

was simple enough: both him and I had neverpaddled that stretch – and the route had noportages. Andy refused to plan a trip this season that had portages. I guess it madesense, since the last trip I took him on was Algonquin’s Meanest link which added up to93 portages, measuring 68 kilometres.

Check out the video series of Kevin andAndy’s Magical Mystery Tour of Georgian Bayon the KCHappyCamper YouTube channel.

Andy arrived to pick me up with his 18 ft. Nova Craft

Prospector. That’s a big canoethat can fit lots of gear.

Enjoying the portage-free Georgian Bay.

CHOOSING THERIGHT CANOE FOR YOU

Whether you want a canoe for extremesports, long trips or just paddling aroundthe lake, selecting the best one for yourlifestyle is an important decision. Afterall,we build them to last a lifetime. That's whywe've made it easy for you to choose byfollowing these three easy steps:

1 Read the ACTIVITY descriptions on page 15

2 Match your selected activities with the canoe models shown throughout the catalogue (for "What you should know before buying a canoe", see page 2)

3 Refer to the MATERIALS and SPECIFICATIONS sections on pages 14 and 15 to choose a construction material. Trim options can be found on page 13.

photo credit Peter Mather


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ADVENTURE ON THE EASTNATASHQUAN TORI FARQUHARSON ON HER FLY-IN CANOETRIP IN THE NORTHERN QUEBEC WILDERNESS written by Tori Farquharson, photos by Jim Baird

Thinking we were done with whitewater forthe day, we quickly reassess our map as weapproach what sounds like a class 3+ rapid. It’sday 5 of our trip on the east branch of theNatashquan River and my boyfriend Jim and Ijust finished running a 4-kilometer long canyonfull of class II-III rapids. It’s abeautiful dayand the swiftcurrent carriesus through themagnificentscenery, butmy feelings of relaxationquickly dissipate withthe approach-ing “surprise”rapid. After quickly scouting, we decide it’srunnable, a decision I’m not too sure of, considering I’m still fairly new to whitewaterpaddling. After avoiding massive pinning

hazards and bombing a 6-footstanding wave that almostswamps us, we manage to finish the rapid unscathed. Ourday ends on a beach site nextto an old burn, lush with

fireweed. Day 6 is

anotherbeautiful day,but we feel alittle uneasyabout the approaching6km portageneeded toskirt the EastNatashquan’s other hugecanyon.

The portage starts in an oldburn and it’s difficult to find the ancient Mon-tagnais Innu trail. After some scouting, we findwhat remains of the trail and begin following itup a massive hill that's strewn with downed

trees; as tough as this is, it proves to be a bleakforeshadowing of how the rest of our carry willgo. For the next 2 days, we don’t even see theriver, filling up our water bottles in whateversmall springs and creeks we pass. I threaten tocall in a heli-evac when I find out what feelslike 10-miles has only been 1-kilometer. Theportage is so long that even our dog Buck does-n’t want to walk back with us to get our lastload.

The portage finally comes to and end on Day8 at a small pond that connects back to theriver; I’ve never been so happy to be wadingknee deep through beaver swamp muck in mylife.

The next few days are full of beautifulbeaches, runnable rapids and delectable fish.So delectable in fact, that we have a guest stop by for a bite. While cooking up dinner on day11, I hear sticks breaking in the trees behindus. Luckily, Buck hears it too, and just as ablack bear crashes out of the bush onto ourcampsite, he charge barks it back into the forest. While Jim flies into action and fires abear banger, I stand paralyzed in fear.

The bear doesn’t return in the night, but thenext morning he’s moseying around on theother side of the river, while we break camp inrecord speed.

Apprehension looms as our trip nears its end;I’m not ready for it to be over. We spend our last night camped on an immaculate beach site adjacent to a beautifulwaterfall. We sip hot chocolate next to thecampfire and reminisce about the adventureswe’d had. And, as if to give us a grand finale,the Northern Lights make their appearance aswaves of green dance across the starlit sky.

After some scouting, we findwhat remains of the trail andbegin following it up a massivehill that's strewn with downed

trees; as tough as this is, it provesto be a bleak foreshadowing ofhow the rest of our carry will go.


Tori hoists a beautiful brook trout.

Taking a well deserved rest during a long carry on the East Natashquan.


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THE APPEALING PEELYUKON’S PEEL WATERSHED THROUGH THE EYES OF MAYA written by Maya Cairns-Locke, photos by Peter Mather

When we weremidway throughthe Wind River,

our posse got rained in and our canoeing daywas delayed. My sisters (Kennedy and Ava)and me (Maya), spent at least four hours in atent playing cards and Battleship, reading,drawing, and giggling. Finally, after an eternity of waiting, the downpour turned tomist and we were able to leave the tent (onlybecause our mom made us). We left the nextday to 30-degree weather and a very deliciousapple (our group was scarce on fruits and veggies). That was the first of dozens ofscorching hot days.

We (Me, Kennedy, Ava, Mom, Peter, Opa, andMary) started our trip in Mayo, Yukon and flewinto a place called McClusky Lake andportaged to the confluence of the Wind Riverand McClusky Creek. As soon as we got there, mosquitos ambushed us. Fifty itchy bug bitesand 5 squirts of After-Bite later, our group wason our way to “The Caribou Lick.”

“The Caribou Lick” was no different than theconfluence: buggy. My sister, Kennedy, gotheatstroke on the second day there and sleptfor 24 hours and then started being crankywhen she woke up for dinner. Actually, I wokeher up, but she’s a teenager so it makes sensethat she was mad.

The next thing we knew, we were on ourway to a Flood Plain as our third campsite. It

was a perfect place for hiking and just ran-domly running around, attempting to catch anold tennis ball we found in a backpack. My sisters and I were mostly fond of the perfect“Kick the Can” environment. Even if it meant Ihad to be sitting in the bushes for about tenminutes straight, I was totally up for a game.Peter insisted we play “Kick the Kid,” but Momthought that would be hazardous for our mental health.

The trip was going by so quick, so I decidedto slow things down a bit. I really enjoyed thescenery. The towering cliffs, the mysteriousturquoise water, the ruby red rocks, the blueoutlined radioactive looking fish, and mostlythe awesome designs I found on the rocks. So, I wrote all that down in a journal. When I wasdone, I looked at my watch. Five minutes gone.

Things were slowing down already. I was making progress!

Most of our paddling days just ended up withAva and I begging Peter to raft up so we couldlisten to our Mom read us To Kill a Mockingbirdor so we could just laugh our heads off, watch-ing each other stick our butts out the side of theboat when we had to go to the bathroom. All ofthe rafting days were pretty much water days.The kids and Opa would jump out of the boatand fight over the water pistols Opa found inthe cereal box, giving each other mud baths,and also getting our bare bums wet in freezingcold water when we slipped trying to go to thebathroom.

So the days were pretty slow, which wasgood in my case. Soon enough, we werepulling up at our last campsite before FortMcPherson. My sisters and I spent the daycatching frogs and floating down the river untilour feet were numb. Before I knew it, I was onthe river again on our last day in the marvelousPeel Watershed. I had only paddled two minutes it seemed, when we pulled up at FortMcPherson. I was sad that the trip was over,but I found myself kissing the ground. If Iturned around and looked back down the river,I could still see those towering cliffs...

PROTECT THE PEEL!!!!!! Maya, Age 11

Whitehorse, Yukon

I really enjoyed the scenery. The towering cliffs, the

mysterious turquoise water, theruby red rocks, the blue outlinedradioactive looking fish, andmostly the awesome designs

I found on the rocks.

Maya soaks in the vistas of the Peel Watershed.



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NORTH OF 55 SWIFTWATER RIVERS AND SWEETWATER SEALS IN NUNAVIKwritten by Virginia Marshall

From our position in the micro-eddy, our viewof the rapids ends just downriver where the gorgemakes a sharp elbow to the left. To reach thiseddy, we’d made a committing diagonal chargeacross the current, slipping across the shallow eddyline just below a delta of guard rocks, and aheartbeat above a trio of crashing waves. Now,Kim and I brace the worn soles of our river shoesagainst slick boulders, the swirling current of theNastapoka River tugging at our legs and the two17-foot Prospectors that are our lifeline throughthe wild, empty taiga of Northern Quebec.

Our journey began five-and-a-half weeks earlier at Lac des Oeufs, a dusty, daylong shuttleon the Trans-Taiga Highway from Radisson, Quebec. The earth-and-gravel barrage at our put-in marks the northernmost extent of Hydro-Québec’s massive James Bay Project—a series ofdams, underground power plants and some30,000 square kilometres of reservoirs and harnessed waterways that comprised the world’slargest hydroelectric development for a quarter-century, until surpassed by China’s Three Gorges.Where Hydro-Québec’s reach ends, Nunavik’swild and free-flowingrivers begin.

Traversing north andwest for 730 kilometres,we’ve witnessed a re-markable transition:from flatlands crowdedwith spindly blackspruce and tamarack, to the sinuous, sandy ridgesof glacially deposited eskers stretching to the hori-zon, to the rugged, rocky domes above treeline. As

paddlers, however, it is the ever-changing charac-ter and challenges of the waterways that capti-vate us most.

A quick glance at the 70s-era black-and-whitetopographic maps with which we navigate reveals a landscape that is more water than land.Shallow headwater lakes are intricate, confusing

mosaics of bays, chan-nels, peninsulas, islandsand isthmuses. Portag-ing between these wa-tery labyrinths is anadventurous alchemy ofmap-reading, educatedguessing and blind

luck. The larger lakes along our route are equallyvaried, with the five days we spend navigatingLac des Loups Marins (Big Seal Lake)

a scenic and trip highlight. Crystalline water,stunning campsites, magnificently stormy weatherand our first sightings of kasagea—Nunavik’s rareand elusive freshwater seal, found only in thesewaters and genetically distinct from its saltwatercousin, the harbour seal—define our time on thissprawling lake.

But it is the rivers and rapids that we observeand feel most intensely. At the outset of our journey, higher early summer water levels and canoes laden with food and gear for our 45-day,self-supported trip to Umiujaq on the Hudson Baycoast add to the challenge. Fortunately, our NovaCraft Prospector 17 is up to the task, manoeuvringacross muscular currents and pushy boil lines withclassic Prospector grace and stability. Even better,the TuffStuff Expedition hull holds up to wading,sliding and even a couple hard hits with onlyscratches and scuffs to show for the abuse.

Many meals and miles later, we savour theNastapoka’s runnable class II-III whitewater, andenjoy the change in perspective afforded byportaging around increasingly cataclysmic water-falls and chutes. The final gorge begins in earnestat a thunderous twin falls just 15 kilometres from Hudson Bay. Beyond the churning cascades theriver turns abruptly, creating a pool of calmerwater where we linger two nights at an idylliccampsite of shelving rose granite polished assmooth as any countertop. After nightfall, northernlights dance across the pure-black sky, framed bythe river’s steep-walled valley.

Back in our micro-eddy, Kim and I are anxiousto start our final descent of the gorge. Jon andConor finally return from a futile attempt to scoutbeyond the bend, stymied by impenetrable alderthickets and precipitous shoreline. After weeks ofanticipation, we realize we�ll simply have to go forit. The trip has been a training of sorts for this moment, and as the mighty river pulls our canoesinto its flow and propels us irrevocably around thecorner, our strokes feel strong and sure.

But it is the rivers and rapids that we observe and feel

most intensely.

photo by Virginia Marshall

photo by Conor Mihell



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photo by Garrett Fache



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PROSPECTOR SERIESProspector 15’

• shallow arch• moderate rocker• symmetrical• avail. with or without shoe keel

The Prospector 15 is a scaled-down version of our larger Prospectorsthat's faithful to the original lines in every way. You get all the great handling features that make the Prospector a paddling legend in a package that's a bit smaller and more responsive.

The P15 is an ideal choice for paddlers who want a tripping boat butdon't need the extra volume. Its extra responsiveness also makes the P15a fun tandem playboat.

Prospector 17’


If you want a canoe that will handle a month's worth of supplies tohead out on a wilderness adventure, this is the canoe for you. In theProspector 17 you'll find all the great things that have made this canoe a paddling legend in places like the Yukon and the Canadian Arctic.

With lots of volume to keep you and your gear dry in whitewater, it still tracks well with good hull speed on flatwater. Our durable materialsand classic Prospector lines make the P17 the ultimate wilderness extended tripping canoe.

Prospector 16’

The Chestnut Prospector has probably been described more often in text than any other canoe, it's just that popular. Our version of this venerable craft is faithful to the original. Since 1984, we've gone out ofour way to continue the tradition so future generations of paddlers canenjoy this icon of Canadian history.

The Workhorse of the Canadian north, our Prospector feels most athome loaded with gear on a remote wilderness lake or river. While it isbest suited for river tripping, it remains versatile enough to be a good all round canoe. With experience, the self-righting aspects of the shallowarch hull will become apparent and confidence levels will soar. What’smore, it provides a very dry ride in big waves and whitewater. It is simplythe best all round wilderness tripping canoe available.


Prospector 18’

• shallow arch• moderate rocker• symmetrical

The cargo capacity of the Prospector 18 model can only be described asmassive. The Prospector lines produce a canoe that feels deceptively lightand responsive, but there's tons of space to pack in a load of supplies forany expedition with room left over to toss in the kitchen sink.

The P18 is a big boat with straighter tracking than our shorter Prospectors. It's perfect for the wilderness traveler intent on expeditionstyle adventures or a large family wanting to travel in one canoe.


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RECREATIONAL SERIES

Bob Special 15’

The Chestnut Canoe Company responded to the need for a lightweightcanoe well suited to solo tripping and casual tandem paddling by introducing the versatile Bob Special. While the canoe was very stabledue to its larger than normal width, the hull shape was optimized for performance resulting in a canoe that was remarkably fast. Our version isbased on the Chestnut original with some improvements to increasespeed and sea worthiness.

It is ideally suited as a tandem day-tripper yet large enough for aweekend canoe trip. It really shines when paddled solo by a competentpaddler. The Bob has a unique blend of characteristics that produce acanoe novice paddlers can enjoy yet experts can savour.

• shallow arch• slight rocker with raised ends

• symmetrical• avail. with or without shoe keel

PAL 16’

During its long history of building canoes, the Chestnut Canoe Company produced a range of models they called Pleasure canoes. One model proved to have such universal appeal that it became the definition of a general-purpose craft. This model began life as the Ajax but it grew to be so popular that it was renamed PAL to reflect the affection owners felt while using it. Nova Craft has painstakingly reproduced the lines of theoriginal PAL to provide today’s paddlers with the opportunity to own one of the best general-purpose traditional canoes ever made.

The PAL is a new addition to our line up and it's a great choice for paddlers who want a canoe that does it all well. Nicely suited for flatwatertrips or short outings for sightseeing or fishing, the PAL handles rough water well and feels comfortable in windy conditions. Indeed, it’s a pleasure to paddle either tandem or solo. Once you paddle one you’ll know why owners call it “My PAL”.


• symmetrical

Muskoka 15’ 10”

The Muskoka is a traditional canoe designed to provide comfort andsafety for anyone looking for a canoe suitable for light recreational use.Easy weekend trips or poking around the lakes and rivers near a cottageare where this canoe will excell. The Muskoka has enough carrying capacity for a young family, yet it provides enough stability to make anouting with kids and dogs enjoyable. The traditional lines of this canoemake it a joy to paddle, but those same lines make the Muskoka a pleasure to contemplate resting on your dock as you sit in your chair and enjoy a favourite beverage while the sun sets.

• flat bottom• slight rocker• symmetrical • with keel

Trapper 12’Solo


• symmetrical

This Chestnut Canoe was originally built with the outdoorsman of the early 1900s in mind. Chestnut’s mission was to design a craft that would enable outdoorsmen to paddle small creeks as well as large lakes and besmall enough to get through the then nonexistent portage trails at the sametime. To meet these unique needs, The Chestnut Canoe Company broughtsomething efficient yet maneuverable into production.

For the modern canoeist, both the primary and secondary stability of theTrapper are reassuring, though its stability does not sacrifice its speed. It haslots of space, for everything from a day of fishing to a week of tripping in the back country. It is a great canoe to use for improving your “J” stroke and can also be used with a double blade paddle. The Trapper combines the enjoyment of a stable fishing platform with the benefits of a small and lightcraft for portaging into small productive lakes.


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• symmetrical

Teddy 12’

This original Chestnut Canoe Company design with Nova Craft innovationoffers a craft that is perfect for children. Kids will love to be able to take it outon their own and enjoy spending time on the water in a canoe that they canmanage easily. Outfitting your children with the right equipment is as essential to water safety as supervision. Ensure that the kids will be safe onthe water with this stable and easy-to-use canoe. The Teddy is all aboutcomfort with safety in mind for the kids. It will carry them and all the gearthey'll need for a small journey as it requires minimal effort to keep it glidingon the water. The featherweight of this craft also allows them to move it inand out of the water with ease.

The Teddy will allow kids to have fun in their exploration of the outdoorswithout the frustration of complicated, technical and never-ending instruction. Keep quiet and watch them learn!

Tripper 16’

• shallow arch• straight keel with raised ends

• asymmetrical

The classic lines of this canoe hide the modern innovations incorporated into the hull design. While it still looks like a traditionalcanoe from every angle, it has an asymmetrical hull that improves speed.There is little rocker along the keel, which makes it easy to track yet provides maneuverability when you need it.

This is a versatile family canoe that people can grow into. Beginnerswill find the stability reassuring and as paddlers become more advancedthey will appreciate the faster hull and easy glide.

Haida 17’

• flat bottom• straight keel with raised ends

• asymmetrical

The Haida is the "big brother" of our Tripper model. It's asymmetricaland shares all the same handling characteristics of the 16 foot canoe butit's a bit wider and a bit longer. That gives it extra carrying capacity without changing speed or handling. The added roominess and stabilitymeans it is an ideal canoe for families who want to enjoy some trippingwith young children, whether it is just a weekend jaunt to a favourite parkor a wilderness adventure lasting a couple of weeks.

The Haida is novice friendly yet still has enough performance to appealto experienced paddlers. Both the beginner and the expert will enjoy theHaida either for relaxation or the adventures of a wilderness trip.

Cronje (Crone-yeh) 17’

• shallow arch• fast entry lines• symmetrical• slight rocker

CRUISER SERIES

The Chestnut Canoe Company designed the Cronje to be a fast, reliable canoe for people who have a destination in mind. The design is rich in history and is a very able performer. Our reproduction of this venerable canoe retains both the paddling characteristics and the tradition of the original.

The Cronje is ideally suited to paddlers who want to challenge big, open water by covering distance with ease. Fast lines and excellent tracking make it a joy to use. Cargo capacity isn't compromised for speedand the canoe handles well both with a load and empty. Its lower profilemeans less wind drag on the water and lower weight on the portage trail.The Cronje is most at home in landscapes with large open lakes like thefamed Boundary Waters or Algonquin Park.

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Supernova 14’ 10” Solo

WHITEWATER

The Supernova was designed as the ideal solution for the paddler who loves to do solo wilderness river trips. While the Supernova hullcharacteristics do what you'd expect from a white water boat – like keepyou dry and effortlessly surf a wave – where you really appreciate thecanoe is the flat water sections in between the frothy stuff.

The Supernova would be most appreciated by experienced paddlerswho enjoy messing around in rapids. Even though it comes to life in therough stuff, it retains enough of a quiet nature that it won't feel out ofplace for a casual paddle on the local pond. In the hands of a competentpaddler the Supernova is an excellent dance partner.

One of the most outstanding wild rivers in Canada is the namesake forNova Craft's river expedition canoe, the Moisie. It is an incredible trippingcanoe for modern day explorers who want to tackle whitewater with bigwaves and deep holes. The symmetrical shape, deep hull, large volume endsand 4” of rocker makes for lots of manoeuvrability and a dry ride in the bigstuff. At 34” wide the Moisie still has enough speed on the flat sections to getyou to the next set of rapids with ease. The Moisie has plenty of carrying capacity for extended river expeditions. Surfing, sideslipping and ferrying inand out of rapids are all handled with ease.

Whether you're just out to enjoy a day of play in whitewater or you'reabout to head out on a month long expedition, the Moisie is an amazingcanoe that can make even a newcomer to paddling look like an expert.

One of the most popular solo whitewater "playboat" canoes ever produced,the Ocoee is an extremely flexible boat suitable for creeking and general riverrunning. It is a very predictable canoe yet is still able to accomplish dynamicand aggressive moves in the most challenging whitewater. Even though it isforgiving enough to accommodate beginners, it is an outstanding OC1 forslalom competitions. With practice the Ocoee is definitely a canoe that anyone can handle.

The hard chines and flat bottom create a "carving edge" that taps into thepower of the river making for tighter turns that let you snap it in and out ofeddies with ease. The hull has a compound tumblehome on the sides thatgives it remarkable secondary stability compared to other open playboatcanoe designs. The pronounced rocker and flat bottom means the boat holdsits momentum and angle, carves effortlessly, loves to surf and runs even bigwaves with unmatched dryness.

OUTFITTER SERIES SP3

The Outfitter models have the same performance characteristics as our famous Prospector models, but are made from a tough 3 layer polyethylene plastic that withstands hard knocks and extensive use. Because the material is nearly indestructible, it makes them attractive toowners who plan to subject them to hard use with little maintenance.While the Outfitters are our heaviest boats, they are also the most affordable canoes we produce.

Outfitted with extra-durable plastic seats, these canoes are ideal forcanoe liveries and rental shops since they will give many years of faithfulservice at an attractive price. For a family looking for a canoe they canleave knocking around at the cottage, they'll have a canoe that should lasta lifetime.


Prospector 15’, 16’ and 17’Moisie 16’ 6”

Ocoee 11’ 3”


• shallow arch• pronounced rocker • symmetrical

• flat bottom• pronounced rocker • symmetrical

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TRIM SYSTEMSStandard Trim: Low maintenance trim featuresinclude aircraft-grade black anodized aluminumgunwales with aluminum reinforced ABS enddecks standard on composite canoes. Reinforcedvinyl gunwales with oversized rotomolded decksstandard on Outfitter Series. Nylon laced ash seats,ash thwarts, carry handles and a balanced carry-ing yoke complete the package. Ash seats withblack webbing are standard on Outfitter Series ca-noes.

Wood Trim:We use only straight grained whiteash gunwales fastened with stainless steelscrews. Ash grained seats, ash thwarts, customcut decks, contoured carrying handles and a handrubbed oil finish complete the look.

Options: White Ash Gunwales, Oil Finish

Ash Web Seat

Kneeling Thwart

Aramid Skid Plates Installed

Additional Centre Seat

Knee Pads

Custom Colour

Expedition Spray Deck

Spray Deck Installation

SP3

Red Green

Fibreglass, TuffStuff, Aramid Lite, TuffStuff Expedition, BlueSteel:

Red Green Sand

Sunray Blue SteelBlue Steel

Natural

DesertWhite Ox Blood Olive Green

CANOE COLOURS*

*Colours may not be exactly asshown.

Standard Trim

Wood Trim

We could use less expensive materials, but why would we? Our philosophy has always been to give our customers the best materials available at the best possible price, and then guarantee thecanoe for life, period. After all, quality endures much longer than the lure of a low price.

Seats: Because you’re going to be sitting on them for the better part of 15years, you might as well be comfortable.Our exclusive nylon laced seats are beautiful to look at, tough as nails and best of all, they cradle you like your favorite chair. In fact, in almost every review written about our canoes, our seats are noted for their superb comfortand support.

Yokes: Portaging your canoe shouldn’t bea pain in the neck. Our deluxe sculpted ashyokes fit comfortably on your shouldersand distributes weight evenly. We’ve evennotched out a section for that little bone inthe back of your neck. You’ll appreciate itwhether your portage is 5 minutes or 5miles.

SEATS & YOKESAsh Bootlace Seat

Ash Webbed Seat

Standard Yoke

Deluxe Yoke

Deep Dish Yoke

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Resin Infusion System Our unique, high-tech Infusion System, adapted from the aerospace industry, offers distinct advantages over traditionalboat building systems:

• Eliminates human error

• Drastically reduces the number ofblemishes and imperfections

• Dramatically improves production efficiency

• Produces stronger, higher quality laminates

• Reduces excess resin in the laminate

• Has far less gas emissions (a plus for the environment)

• Produces better, more consistent boats.

Today, Nova Craft Canoe uses this uniqueprocess on every high-tech composite canoe wemake. It costs us more to produce canoes this waybut the quality speaks for itself. The bottom line:You get a superior, stronger lightweight canoe,made to exacting standards while we protect the environment.

Fiberglass is a very affordable composite material with a proven track record of durability.Our fiberglass hulls are among the lightest andmost rugged on the market today. We use wovenfiberglass cloth, instead of chopped strand mat, to

make a truly superior hull. Most of our fiberglassmodels come with a shoe keel.

TuffStuff is a cutting edge composite made ofbasalt and Innegra fibers. Basalt fibre is made of melted basalt rock and Innegra is a fibre consisting mostly of polypropylene. When theyare woven together into a cloth and infused with our new rubber modified vinylester resin,the result is simply amazing! TuffStuff canoes are a great choice for paddlers looking for a light canoe for extended flatwater tripping with more than enough strength to handle lots of abuse in the back country.

Aramid Lite is proven to have considerablelongevity, increased structural strength and islighter than our traditional Aramid material. Thehull components are 100% Aramid cloth and apremium vinylester resin that is engineered formaximum elongation. The Aramid Lite remainsunmatched in its weight class in terms of durability and will outlast the ompetition at a reasonable price.

TuffStuff Expedition is a more robust heavier duty version of our standard TuffStuffconstruction. These canoes are an excellentchoice for an expedition grade canoe for extended wilderness trips and whitewater use.

Stiff for great performance, incredible impact resistance and lightweight all in one canoe. You can see some of the severe abuse these canoes can take on our YouTube channel. Nowour TuffStuff Expedition canoes are even strongerwith our new rubber modified vinylester resin.

Blue Steel Nova Craft’s exclusiveBLUE STEEL is an advanced Aramid Carbon material combined with Innegra and applied through a unique infusion process. The result is a tough, rigid canoe that’s surprisingly light and easy to handle. The ideal lightweight option for expedition adventure.

SP3 canoe hulls are made by roto-molding threelayers of superlinear polyethylene plastic. Thetwo outer layers are solid and the middle layer isfoam. These canoes are extremely strong and arean excellent choice for river use or general recreational use. These are the most affordablecanoes we make. Our tough SP3 canoes are verypopular for outfitters and rental stations.


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MATERIALS

photo by Mike Monaghan


Spring 2016

Nova Sports Equipment Ltd.471 Nightingale Avenue, London, Ontario, N5W 4C4

(519) 455-6252 • Fax: (519) 455-8162Email: [email protected] • www.novacraft.com

1-866-88 CANOE

L I FET IME WARRANTYWe endeavor to produce high quality products that give years of dependable service. For the original owner, if any defects in material or work manship are found we will repair them or

replace the canoe at our discretion. We will also provide ongoing repair

services to our customers at a reasonable rate. In all cases, the owner

is responsible for trans porting the canoe to and from our factory.

We dropped a canoe 100 feet from the top of a buildingand could still paddle it home,

“that’s TuffStuff”

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With the demise of Royalex last year, Nova Craft has been working hard to find replacement materials for super

strong, lightweight canoes. After consulting with a materials

research lab and conducting extensive in house testing, we are

proud to introduce our new TuffStuff composite canoes.

Using Basalt and Innegra fibres in our proprietary layups, these canoes offer unsurpassed impact resistance

in a hull that is both stiffer and lighter than Royalex.

View our YouTube channel to see the full story,we think you’ll agree

“that’s TuffStuff ”

TuffStuff. Even better for 2016.


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