The Esquif Prospecteur Rangeley 17 canoe is a powerful, high-capacity canoe inspired by classic Rangeley designs built for big lakes, windy conditions, and serious hunting and fishing trips. With its roots in traditional turn-of-the-century working canoes, this 17 foot boat is designed to handle rough water with confidence while delivering outstanding stability and load-carrying ability. Its wide 51-inch beam provides a solid, reassuring platform for anglers, gear, and long days on open water.

Built using modern materials, the Rangeley 17 offers significant weight savings compared to older-style boats, making it easier to car-top, launch, and handle at the end of the day—without sacrificing strength or rigidity. The hull is designed for efficient travel under power and performs exceptionally well when rowed from the center position, giving you multiple ways to use the boat depending on your adventure. With generous capacity for people and equipment, it’s an ideal choice for hunting camps, fishing trips, and big-water exploration.

Available at Wilderness Supply in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the Esquif Prospecteur Rangeley 17 is the go-to canoe for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario paddlers who want classic Rangeley performance, modern durability, and a stable, capable platform for demanding water and heavy loads.

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Features:

• Square Stern
• Vinyl Gunwales
• Webbed seats

Specifications:

• Construction: T-Formex
• Length: 5.18 m (17’)
• Width: 129.54 cm (51”)
• Depth: 40.6 cm (16”)
• Shape: Square Stern
• Gunwale: Vinyl
• Colour: Olive
• Weight: 56.8 kg (125 lbs)
• Carrying capacity * recommendation of coastal guard for motor boat* : 265 kg (582 lb)
• Seats: Webbed seats
• Max outboard: 8 HP or 6 kw