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Rheaume Canoes 15’ Prospecteur
15’ Prospecteur
Rheaume Canoes
In the early eighties, professional cabinet maker Alain Rhéaume turned his wood working skills towards the art of canoe building. Since that first canoe model, the product line has grown to include over 20 canoes, several display canoes and canoe bookcases. Almost every part on the boats and bookcases are handcrafted. The lacing for our rawhide seats, the hand caning and steam bent parts are all made at our factory in Saint-Tite, Québec. The love of fine wooden cedar boats inspires our craftsmen everyday and we love nothing more than to see our craftsmanship reflected on the surface of a calm lake or a river.
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Overview
Available Colours
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- Black
- White
In the early eighties, professional cabinet maker Alain Rhéaume turned his wood working skills towards the art of canoe building. Since that first canoe model, the product line has grown to include over 20 canoes, several display canoes and canoe bookcases. Almost every part on the boats and bookcases are handcrafted. The lacing for our rawhide seats, the hand caning and steam bent parts are all made at our factory in Saint-Tite, Québec. The love of fine wooden cedar boats inspires our craftsmen everyday and we love nothing more than to see our craftsmanship reflected on the surface of a calm lake or a river.
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- Request Catalog
- (418) 365-2105
- View all Rheaume Canoes Products >
Features & Specifications
Overview
- Model Year: 2024
- Category: Canoes
- Canoe Type: Recreational, Lakewater & Touring, Expedition
- Paddlesport: Canoeing
- Number of Paddlers: Solo, Tandem
- Structure: Rigid or Hard
- Propulsion: Paddle
- Best Used For: Recreation, Expedition, Lakewater Canoeing
- Intended Waterway: Lakes, Ponds & Inshore, Rivers & Creeks (Class I-II)
Specifications
- Length: 15' " / cm
- Weight: 38 lb / 17.2 kg
- Capacity: 750 lb / 339.8 kg
- Depth at Bow: 22" / 55.9 cm
- Depth at Center: 14" / 35.6 cm
- Depth at Stern: 22" / 55.9 cm
- Width at Gunwales: 35.5" / 90.2 cm
- Maximum Width: 35.5" / 90.2 cm
- Bow Rocker: 2" / 5.1 cm
- Stern Rocker: 2" / 5.1 cm
Features
- Primary Material: Aramid i.e. Kevlar, Nomex, Twaron
Outfitting
- Gunwale Standard Trim: Vinyl
- Gunwale Trim Options: Composite, Cherry
Rheaume Canoes
16’6 Prospecteur
Rheaume Canoes
16’6 Prospecteur
What Users Are Saying
I bought my Prospector 15 canoe in the spring of 2022 and spent most of the summer on the water. I chose the kevlar version for its lightness and its solidity. The gunwales are made of cherry wood and the paint is two tones of forest green and white. I added skid plates to protect the tips and the kneeling bar to facilitate solo maneuvers. The interior finish is made of innegra fiber, more durable than the standard finish. I am very pleased with the result. The canoe behaves very well on the water, it is stable when kneeling, even in strong winds, but obviously a bit more sloping when sitting. The length of 15 feet allows a good compromise between the load capacity and the ease of traveling solo. It allows two people to leave with all the canoe-camping equipment for several days, but also allows for nice solo trips. The kneeling bar does its job very well. Even though it is only a carved wooden bar, it is still comfortable to use for several hours. The position of the canoeist is excellent. No fatigue, no pain. The yoke is also relatively comfortable. With a weight of no more than 50 pounds, you can carry the canoe on your back without any problem for several miles. My canoe is beautiful, and on the water, it turns heads.
