The H2O Canoe Company Heritage Series matches iconic styling with modern construction & performance.
Our Heritage Series Canoes are available in Innegra Basalt, Kevlar, Carbon, Carbon Kevlar or Carbon Innegra. Red, Green, or Blue colour finish is available as an optional add-on for Kevlar and Carbon Kevlar.
H20's Bob Special 15 is based on the Chestnut Canoe Co.'s classic design, with some slight modifications to increase overall flatwater efficiency. A shallow arch hull with slight rocker combines to provide the secure, no-surprises feeling that infrequent or entry-level canoeists prefer. A shallow shoe keel aids tracking and provides a bang plate against grounding, while still retaining a lively nature for more aggressive paddlers. H2o's Bob Special is ideally suited for use as a tandem or solo day-tripper, with capacity large enough to handle long weekend outings.
Length 15'
Max Width 36"
Waterline Width 34"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 18" / 14" / 18"
Optimum Load 350-600lbs
Max Load 900lbs
The Pathfinder 16 by H20 Canoe Company is a very stable and predictable canoe. The larger sibling to our Bob Special, its slightly wider width combines with a flat-bottomed shallow arched hull and deep shoe keel to create an exceptionally straight tracking, well-mannered canoe. Pathfinder is accommodating and you will appreciate the Pathfinder 16's roominess and stability. Entry level, infrequent and casual paddlers are inspired by its no surprises nature. Photographers, fisherman, hunters and other activities that require stability are also attracted by its gentle, steady performance.
Length 16'
Max Width 36"
Waterline Width 34"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 18" / 14" / 18"
Optimum Load 375-650lbs
Max Load 950lbs
H2O Canoe Company Adventurer 16 is a prospector style hull. A shallow arch hull, the Adventurer 16 is slightly wider and has fuller ends to increase room and provide a higher level of initial stability than the 15-4, 16-4 and 17-6 families of prospectors. The Adventurer 16 also differs from the H2O prospectors as it incorporates a shoe keel and less-rocker, which increases its ability to go straight for beginners and casual canoeists.
Length 16'
Max Width 36"
Waterline Width 32.5"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 21" / 14" / 21"
Optimum Load 300-575lbs
Max Load 875lbs
Built from the Adventurer 16 platform, lengthened and volume added, the Adventurer 17 can do many things well. High initial stability turns into efficient secondary stability with capacity and room for lengthy tandem tripping.
Length 17'
Max Width 36"
Waterline Width 33"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 21" / 14" / 21"
Optimum Load 350-600lbs
Max Load 950lbs
The H2O Canoe Company Peterborough 16 has a narrow beam with sharp entry and exit lines in a compact efficient design. Classic styling, inclusion of a shoe keel and tumblehome sides add to a classic package suiting tandem and solo paddling choices. The Peterborough 16 has adequate capacity for day trippers or weekend outings for two paddlers and excels heeled over on a solo excursion. Optional kneeling thwart in tandem setup or simply choosing a permanent solo setup are considerations for this Canoe.
Length 16'2"
Max Width 31"
Waterline Width 29"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 20" / 13" / 20"
Optimum Load 300-550lbs
Max Load 850lbs
H2O Canoe Company Canadian 15 compliments this family of canoes on a small scale suitable for low-capacity tandem tripping or solo endeavours. The 15 shares the shape and styling characteristics of the larger versions but is shallower and compact. The smaller scale hull can be made very light weight making the Canadian 15 ideal for easy transport and day use.
Length 15'
Max Width 34"
Waterline Width 33"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 18" / 13" / 18"
Optimum Load 300-500lbs
Max Load 750lbs
H2O Canadian 16-6 Canoe is a close replica of an "early settler canoe" originally discovered in Southwestern Ontario in the early 1900's. H2O's design embodies the finest characteristics from this exceptional craft along with H2O's own modern refinements. The resulting combination may just be the ultimate "Canadian" canoe. The essence and versatility of traditional canoes is captured with a symmetrical style hull and re-curved ends, made famous by First Nations Peoples. To reduce wind resistance and maximize efficiency a slightly longer length and narrower beam are carefully combined with sharp entry and exit lines and a lower sheer. The Canadian's shallow arch hull design and shoe keel provide a rare blend of performance and styling sought by many canoe builders, but seldom achieved. H2O Canoe Company Canadian 16- 6 is a stable, well-mannered and predictable craft, which successfully blends efficiency and a user-friendly nature, while retaining a distinctly traditional "Canadian canoe appearance".
Length 16'6"
Max Width 35"
Waterline Width 33"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 19" / 14" / 19"
Optimum Load 375-625lbs
Max Load 950lbs
Inspired by the Canadian 16-6, the 17-6 replicates the 16-6 styling and is enlarged lengthwise and in volume. The Canadian 17-6 emphasizes stability, tracking and capacity. Suitable for a third seat it has all the great features of the 16-6 with the additional scale amenity. The Canadian 17-6 is a sure bet for reliable family tripping.
Length 17'6"
Max Width 36"
Waterline Width 33.5"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 19" / 14" / 19"
Optimum Load 425-650lbs
Max Load 1,000lbs
Prospector 14-10 Solo is every bit a Prospector style hull with a unique, aggressive freeboard turn in. Reducing the width of the center paddling station allows ease of paddling single or double blade style as reaching over the sides is simplified. The Prospector 14-10 is a typical depth for a solo canoe but more voluminous than our asymmetrical 14-6 or 16-6 options, giving excellent initial stability and tandem like capacity.
Length 14'10"
Max Width 33"
Waterline Width 30"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 19" / 12.5" / 19"
Optimum Load 150-350lbs
Max Load 650lbs
H2O Canoe Company Prospector 15-4 is simply a scaled down version of the Prospector 16-4. A semi-round hull, moderate rocker and a traditional symmetrical shape combine to create a nimble, responsive craft for most water conditions. The 15-4's shorter length purposely sacrifices a slight degree of initial stability to heighten an all-round maneuverability, to controlled paddler leans and turns. Sharp entry lines flare out quickly to increase buoyancy, and when combined with moderate rocker to better float over large waves, rather than go through them. Tumblehome sides improve secondary stability and enhance both solo and tandem paddling.
Length 15'4"
Max Width 35"
Waterline Width 31.5"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 21" / 14" / 21"
Optimum Load 300-550lbs
Max Load 850lbs
The original New Brunswick's Chestnut Canoe Co. created Prospector 16 in 1910. A century later the Prospector design is still widely considered "the most versatile tripping canoe ever". Today, the ‘Prospector name' still sells boats, though few Co.'s versions resemble its namesake. Our objective in creating the Heritage Series Prospector 16-4 is to replicate the original canoe design's magic with extra capacity. The Prospector's traditional symmetrical shape combines with a semi-round hull and moderate rocker for stable, but sensitive pivots or leans when carving turns. Sharp entry lines enhance but flare out quickly to increase buoyancy to float over large waves, rather than crash through them. Responsive yet predictable under all loads and conditions, Prospector 16-4 is a Canadian Classic.
Length 16'4"
Max Width 35.5"
Waterline Width 32.5"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 21" / 14" / 21"
Optimum Load 350-600lbs
Max Load 950lbs
Prospector 17-6 is an enlarged design generated from our Prospector 16-4 shape. Prospector 17-6 is sized to perform comfortable multiple weeks lake tripping. The Prospector 17-6 adds significant waterline length for tracking. A little width in the center of the hull gains stability, and capacity is increased for storage with most of the extra length in the broadest part of the Canoe. The 17-6 suits an added third seat if required and is an excellent family tripper. Prospector 17-6 is a new Canadian Classic.
Length 17'6"
Max Width 36"
Waterline Width 33"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 21" / 14" / 21"
Optimum Load 400-625lbs
Max Load 1,000lbs
The Prospector 18-6 is the largest version of H2O Canoe Company Prospectors. Prospector style paddling can be expected in an oversize scale. Capacity and volume rule in the 18-6, sized to perform in a variety of uses up to multiple weeks lake tripping. Prospector 18-6 can be paddled in tandem, and third or fourth seats fit nicely. The Prospector 18-6 adds significant waterline length for tracking, a little width in the center of the hull gains stability and capacity is increased for storage with most of the extra length in the broadest part of the canoe.
Length 18'6"
Max Width 36.5"
Waterline Width 34"
Height - Bow / Centre / Stern 21" / 14" / 21"
Optimum Load 425-650lbs
Max Load 1,100lbs
