Nova Craft Bob Special

Lightweight Tandem Canoe

The Nova Craft Bob Special is an improved version Chestnut Canoe Company original, a lightweight canoe well suited to solo tripping and casual tandem paddling. Its width and optimized hull shape make a quick but stable boat which is great for recreational touring and quiet stalking. Great as a tandem day tripper, with enough space to carry overnight kit for weekend adventures. The Bob Special has a unique blend of characteristics which make it an enjoyable boat for new and experienced paddlers alike and makes it is one of our best selling lightweight canoes.

Comfortable ash-laced seats compliment the traditional look of this canoe and allow for the paddler to be seated or kneeling down for a traditional paddling technique. Built-in buoyancy tanks at the bow and stern ensure this canoe will stay afloat should it turn over.

The Bob Special is one of the best options on the market for a paddler wanting a lightweight and versatile canoe for touring.

Available in either fibreglass or TuffStuff.

Fibreglass is a composite material, great for those who are looking for a lightweight canoe and maintaining a lower overall cost. Constructed from a woven fibreglass cloth with a layer of exterior gel coat to give that superb gloss finish. This composite construction is durable, looks great and shaves a good chunk off the weight compared to any triple layer plastic canoe.

TuffStuff is a composite material made of basalt and Innegra fibres. They are woven together into a cloth and infused with a high impact vinylester resin system, with a layer of exterior gel coat, which makes a lightweight stiff laminate material with a very stylish look. TuffStuff canoes are a great choice for recreational paddlers looking for a lightweight canoe that's tough enough to withstand general touring and recreational paddling.