Esquif - Prospecteur 17

When the river is remote, the load is heavy, and turning back isn't an option, this is the canoe you want under you. The Prospecteur 17 was built for serious expedition paddling on big Canadian rivers -- the kind of water where predictability and carrying capacity aren't optional features, they're everything.

The hull delivers exceptional dryness and stability in whitewater conditions while still cruising efficiently on the flatwater sections that connect the rapids on a multi-day river trip. It's a canoe that earns trust gradually over the course of a long expedition, staying composed when conditions change and giving the paddler the confidence to commit to a line. Rivers like the Nahanni, Mountain, and Hood have a way of sorting out the capable boats from the great ones -- the Prospecteur 17 belongs in the latter category.

T-Formex construction handles the demands of extended wilderness travel without complaint, and this canoe pairs naturally with the rest of Esquif's whitewater touring line including the Prospecteur 16, the Présage, and the Canyon for paddlers building out a quiver for different expedition styles.

• Construction: T-Formex
• Best use: River expeditions, whitewater touring, extended tripping
• Highlights: High carrying capacity, excellent dryness, superior whitewater performance, strong flatwater cruising speed
• Recommended for: Class III+ Canadian wilderness rivers
• Complementary models: Prospecteur 16, Présage, Canyon