Think of the Prospecteur 16 as a canoe SUV do-anything boat. There are faster boats for sure, but if your paddling adventures are on both moving water and flat water, its good to have a versatile canoe. Esquif'sProspecteur 16 has the lines of the well-known Chestnut Prospector. Ideal for canoeists who want the versatility and capacity of the Prospector shape for day tripping and week-long adventures. The rugged T-Formex hull is great for those who enjoy paddling whitewater or who just want a super tough canoe for everyday usage. Stability, easy tracking, and good maneuverability in rapids are what makes this canoe such a classic.