Description
Nova Craft Bob Special 15′ Recreational Canoe
The Bob Special 15′ is a versatile recreational canoe based on the classic design originally developed by the Chestnut Canoe Company. Originally created to provide a lightweight canoe suitable for solo tripping and casual tandem paddling, the Bob Special combines impressive stability with a performance-oriented hull that makes it remarkably fast.
Nova Craft has retained the character of the original design while making improvements to increase speed and seaworthiness. The result is a responsive, stable and lightweight canoe that can be enjoyed by novice paddlers while still offering plenty of performance for experienced canoeists.
Excellent Solo or Tandem Canoe
The Bob Special 15′ is ideally suited to tandem day trips while offering enough capacity for a weekend canoe adventure. Its compact size and versatile hull make it particularly enjoyable when paddled solo by a competent paddler.
Whether you’re heading out for a few hours on the lake, exploring quiet rivers or planning a weekend trip, the Bob Special offers a balanced combination of stability, speed and maneuverability.
Stable Without Sacrificing Performance
The canoe’s generous 35-inch width provides excellent stability, while its performance-focused hull helps it move efficiently through the water. The shallow-arch bottom provides a balance between stability and responsiveness, making the canoe comfortable for less experienced paddlers without limiting what experienced paddlers can do with it.
Responsive and Maneuverable
The Bob Special features a symmetrical hull with slight rocker and raised ends. This combination provides responsive handling and makes the canoe easy to maneuver while maintaining good tracking and speed.
Key Features
- Made in Canada
- 15-foot recreational canoe
- Suitable for solo or tandem paddling
- Lightweight and versatile design
- Stable yet responsive hull
- Symmetrical hull
- Shallow-arch bottom
- Slight rocker with raised ends
- Suitable for day trips and weekend canoe trips
- Available with or without a shoe keel in some materials
- 800 lb / 363 kg capacity
Specifications
| Length | 15′ / 457 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 35″ / 88.9 cm |
| Center Depth | 14″ / 35.6 cm |
| End Depth | 21″ / 53.3 cm |
| Capacity | 800 lb / 363 kg |
| Hull | Symmetrical |
| Bottom Shape | Shallow Arch |
| Rocker | Slight rocker with raised ends |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
Available Materials & Weights
| Material | Weight |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass | 56 lb / 25.4 kg |
| TuffStuff | 50 lb / 22.7 kg |
| TuffStuff Expedition | 56 lb / 25.4 kg |
| Aramid Lite | 40 lb / 18.1 kg |
| Blue Steel | 45 lb / 20.4 kg |
Weights are based on year-long production averages and may vary. The weights listed above are for versions without a keel.
Keel Options
The Bob Special 15′ is available with or without a shoe keel in some materials. Availability depends on the selected construction.
