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Oak Orchard Canoe & Kayak Experts
- 34 years of Service -
www.oakorchardcanoe.com
Order by Phone(10am-6pm EST) ..................(800)452-9257
"Waterport" (between Rochester and Niagara Falls) ........... (585)682-4849
"Rochester" (on beautiful Irondequoit Bay) .............................. (585)288-5550
email us: oakorchardcanoe@rochester.rr.com |
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"Welcome to the BIGGEST - LITTLE canoe shop in the world" |
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Nova Craft Canoes
note: Nova Craft uses two versions of Royalex. We have found
their lighter Royalex to be similar to other brands for durability while their
heavier Royalex is noticeably thicker compared to other brands. Those who want
an extra tough canoe but also want light weight should consider
adding Kevlar skid
plates to the lighter Royalex. ($100. professionally installed by Oak
Orchard) |
NEW for 2007! The Nova Craft "Pal"
Another classic
canoe design from Nova Craft Canoe. They have been faithful to the lines of the
original to produce a modern canoe that is indeed a pleasure to paddle. A
perfect blend of stability, tracking and glide makes the PAL a winner for day
trips or interior lake trips. The PAL will be available in all of Nova Craft's
composite hull materials and Royalex Lite. Another proven classic canoe design
made with the best modern materials available!
“EVERYBODY NEEDS A
PAL”
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Weight |
Length |
Beam |
Depth |
| Kevlar |
54 lbs |
16' |
34" |
13" |
| Kevlar Spectra |
49 lbs |
16' |
34" |
13" |
| Blue Steel |
46 lbs |
16' |
34" |
13" |
| Royalex Lite |
58 lbs |
16' |
34" |
13" |
Hull: Slight Rocker, Symmetrical, Shallow Arch
A fantastic whitewater solo canoe, the Supernova
has a shallow arch bottom and moderate rocker for quick responsive action. The
flared ends with the 15" depth and straight gunwale line keeps the inside dry
in the roughest water. Secondary stability is outstanding. Extreme leaning will
not flip it and it has been called a “surfing fool”. Although very
responsive in whitewater, its sleek design makes it much faster and easier
tracking than most solo boats for long stretches of flatwater especially when
loaded. Perfect for solo wilderness trips.
Length: 14' 10"
Beam: 32" Material: Royalex Weight: 58 lbs
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Since Nova Craft introduced this canoe its popularity has
been remarkable. The hull based on the Chestnut Canoe Co.'s famous Bob
Special with some improvements to increase speed. It has a shallow arch
bottom, tumblehome and a slight rocker which makes it a joy to paddle
solo. While it is ideally suited as a tandem day tripper, it's capacity
makes it large enough to handle a weekend canoe trip. Faster than most
15' canoes the Bob Special is a great canoe with classic lines. Available in
Blue Steel or Royalex Lite.
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Hull
- shallow arch
- shoe keel with raised ends
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symmetrical
Beam
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35"
Weights
- Blue Steel
(carbon/Kevlar)- 38 lbs.
- Royalex Lite- 57 lbs. |
Depth
- Midship 13"
- Bow 21"
Length
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15'
Capacity
- 800
lbs. |
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An all new extension of the famous Prospector line,
the P15 delivers a ton of performance in a scaled down package. The P15 is nice
and stable for leisurely pursuits but has lots of secondary stability to handle
rougher waters. Possessing the all round easy handling characteristics of the
Prospector family, this little gem is perfect for day trips, weekend getaways
or responsive solo and tandem whitewater fun.
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Hull
- shallow arch
- moderate rocker
- symmetrical
Beam
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36"
Weights
- Royalex
Lite- 60 lbs.
- Heavy Duty Royalex - 70 lbs. |
Depth
- Midship 15"
- Bow 23"
Length
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15'
Capacity
- 850
lbs. |
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Originally designed by the Chestnut Canoe Co. in 1910,
the Prospector has to be the greatest wilderness tripping canoe of all
time. Nova Craft has been faithful to the original design. The
Prospector has good sharp entry lines for speed but the ends flare out quickly
to float the bow over waves. The canoe is stable, but sensitive to leans
for carving turns whether paddling tandem or solo. The moderate rocker in
the keel line allows quick pivoting and sideslipping in rapids. There is
no better canoe for lakes, rivers, whitewater rapids, and wilderness trips.
Other canoes may be more specialized to do a particular thing well but none can
match the Prospector for all types of canoeing! Available in Blue steel,
Kevlar/Spectra, Royalex Lite or Heavy Duty Royalex.
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Hull
- shallow arch
- moderate rocker
- symmetrical
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capable tandem or solo
Beam
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36"
Weights
- Royalex
Lite- 64 lbs.
- Heavy Duty Royalex - 74 lbs.
- SP3 [15'
6"] Triple layer Poly - 79 lbs.
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Depth
- Midship 15"
- Bow 23"
Length
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16'
Capacity
- 1000
lbs. |
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The increased size and load carrying
capacity and classic lines make the Prospector 17 the ultimate extended
wilderness tripping canoe. The extra volume lets you run large rapids and stay
dry even when loaded with gear. It has a slight rocker for maneuverability in
whitewater but tracks well on longer sections of flatwater. When your winter
dreams turn into summer adventures on big waters like Lake Superior, or down a
river to the Hudson Bay, the Prospector 17 makes a reliable
companion.
Available in Blue Steel, Kevlar/Spectra, Royalex Lite or Heavy
Duty Royalex.
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Hull
- shallow arch
- moderate rocker
- symmetrical
- high
capacity all purpose canoe
Beam
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36"
Weights
- Royalex
Lite- 68 lbs.
- Heavy Duty Royalex - 80 lbs.
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Depth
- Midship 15"
- Bow 23"
Length
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17'
Capacity
- 1200 lbs. |
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PROSPECTOR 18’ is the
ultimate in load carrying capacity and seaworthiness. The Prospector 18 is
great for extended tripping wherever you paddle. It tracks well and is
surprisingly maneuverable. Comfortable for two adults and three children, it
can handle virtually any combination flatwater and whitewater. Two seats are
standard but more can easilly be added. You’ll appreciate its inherent
stability and manageability whether you’re paddling the great Nahanni
River or your favorite backwoods lake. All of this in a classic, instantly
recognizable Prospector package. Available in Royalex Lite or Heavy Duty
Royalex.
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Hull
- shallow arch
- moderate rocker
- symmetrical
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super capacity all purpose canoe
Beam
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36"
Weights
- Royalex
Lite- 74 lbs.
- Heavy Duty Royalex - 84 lbs.
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Depth
- Midship 15"
- Bow 23"
Length
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18'
Capacity
- 1400 lbs.
(18') |
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