The Esquif Prospecteur 17 canoe is a high-capacity expedition canoe built for serious river travel, long trips, and demanding wilderness routes. Known as a true workhorse among tripping canoes, the Prospecteur 17 combines excellent load-carrying ability with confident whitewater performance, making it a top choice for big rivers and remote adventures. Its hull is designed to stay dry, predictable, and stable in moving water, while still delivering efficient cruising speed on long stretches of flatwater.

With room for food, camping gear, and expedition supplies, this 17-foot prospector canoe is ideal for both short trips and extended journeys—yet it remains surprisingly nimble and responsive for its size. Whether you’re navigating powerful river systems or covering distance between portages, it offers the control and reliability experienced paddlers demand.

Available at Wilderness Supply in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the Esquif Prospecteur 17 is the ultimate tripping canoe for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario paddlers who need serious capacity, dependable handling, and a boat built to perform when the trip really counts.

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Features:

• Rounded Shape
• Vinyl Gunwales
• Webbed Seats
• Standard contoured yoke and thwart
• Options: Wood gunwale

Specifications:

• Material: T-Formex
• Length: 5.18 m (17’)
• Weight: 34.47 kg (76 lbs)
• Width: 88.9 cm (35”)
• Depth: 39.4 cm (15?½”)
• Rocker: 8.9 cm (3?½”) bow and stern
• Carrying Capacity: 455 kg (1000 lb)