I've paddled a NC Prospecter 16 in TSE solo on a trip for a number of days.. and I will say, I do like my Esquif prospecteur sport better for a number of reasons. It isn't as deep, about an inch less despite what it says online. Most of the depth of the prospecteur sport is realized in the...
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To be honest, yes it will be a bit slower on flatwater because of the rocker and more fuller bow.. but it will be more capable on the river. For me, I'd rather have a slower boat on the lake and make up for that loss of speed with good efficient paddling than have...
I have a Prospecteur Sport since April 2020 and paddle it daily (I live on the water). It is a fantastic 'swiss army knife' boat. It paddles great solo and tandem. Paddles decent on flat water and loves moving water. I am a paddling instructor and it paddles fantastic. I can paddle it solo...