u/LoadMean5864

Hello everyone,

I’ve been looking for a used canoe for a while now. My plan is to use it for fishing with my boys on small lakes and rivers, and for family canoe camping trips about 4 to 5 times a year.

I just came across a 16' Nova Craft Prospector for $700. I’m definitely not an expert in this area, but looking at the photos, it’s clear the boat has seen its fair share of work.

Knowing that it’s fiberglass and relatively easy to repair if needed, should I jump on this opportunity, or is $700 too high for a heavily used model? What specific things should I look out for when I go inspect it?

https://preview.redd.it/yi8174tqqa1h1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3871b1fc4917c694a5905bfa012506211785dc5b

https://preview.redd.it/34b6pctqqa1h1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8ea5e0020721265dc84c3c3190bf48e9ee0e1bf

Thanks in advance for the help

Hello everyone,

I’ve been looking for a used canoe for a while now. My plan is to use it for fishing with my boys on small lakes and rivers, and for family canoe camping trips about 4 to 5 times a year.

I just came across a 16' Nova Craft Prospector for $700. I’m definitely not an expert in this area, but looking at the photos, it’s clear the boat has seen its fair share of work.

Knowing that it’s fiberglass and relatively easy to repair if needed, should I jump on this opportunity, or is $700 too high for a heavily used model? What specific things should I look out for when I go inspect it?

https://preview.redd.it/5de9t8v8qa1h1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26c01ef1230e361272f0dbaa7c736f2669726b77

https://preview.redd.it/6k1cs2w8qa1h1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a3986c3ecfebf4fddd3ccb9bb906f585b8d94ac9

Thanks in advance for the help!