Such gorgeous boats. I can vouch for the Keewaydin 15. I’ve owned a fibreglass Prospector 16 for 35 years but needed something much lighter so I could handle more portages on solo trips, and decided on Swift. I rented several boats at Algonquin Outfitters last year so I’d make a well-considered choice. I rented the Keewaydin 15 for a multi day trip and was surprised how much I was able to carry in it. It initially felt a bit tippy (like a sea kayak) but after a couple of hours I really became at one with it and was very sad when I had to turn it in. I ended up ordering a Keewaydin 16 (tandem, which I had also rented) because I need the option of having another paddler, but if I was getting a solo canoe, I’d almost certainly get the Keewaydin 15. The Keewaydin canoes are fantastic in bigger wind and waves and seem to thrive in swells and chop. Who knows, maybe I’ll follow Bill’s advice and get a 2nd one down the road.
One day I hope to get a 12.8 to 14 ft Prospector style canoe. For portaging, my old 1972 St Maurice 14 ft fiberglass Prospector is a little bit, shall we say, heavy! Beautiful canoes you make.
Every time I see you, I think of Clark Kent(Christopher Reeve/Superman). ...you look a lot like him :o) Would love to one day be able to own a Prospector. So nice.
Bill and all the crew there at Swift. You do a lot of demos with a person sitting in the canoe but nothing on loading it. I'm interested in the Prospector 14 multi-level seat. What does it look like when loaded with a 60liter barrel and a 114-liter dry bag?
I don’t have their Prospector 14, but I rented the Keewaydin 15 last year. Although it’s a foot longer it’s much slimmer. The Prospector 14 has significantly more capacity. So as an indication for you, in the smaller Keewaydin, I had two barrels (60 and 30 litres), a 75-litre Eureka canoe pack, a daypack, and still had room left over.
@@denisesarazin6753 Thanks, Denise. I have the Keewaydin 17 in expedition kevlar but I'm looking at selling and getting the 14-foot prospector. I do a lot of fishing and I like the adjustable seats :)
Hi Bill great canoes ! could you recomend a canoe that would work for me, most of my tripping is up on the allagash. it is half lake tripping and half river with some rocks and rapids up to class to 3. I usually camp for seven +or -days.. 17 ft is the size I use now, its made of plastic and is heavy, but I can ride up on a rock and helicopter around and not have to worry about puncturing. that is probably my main concern. I'm not concerned with scratches. thank you, and keep up the nice boats!!!
Would love a solo canoe, but having a hard time finding a solution for storing the boat. I live in an apartment building in Ottawa, how do I store my boat other than $100+/month Dymon storage???
Not sure if you'd want to do this, but we know plenty of folks who string them from the ceiling. There are boat storage systems that you can buy that have a pulley where you load it on the floor and then hoist it to the ceiling or the wall. We sell them at our Muskoka location.
I have to watch this with a bib...I just drool.thanks,good video
5:42 Time to go paddling Brandon, arrrigh! 👍
The blacked out Shawn James Prospector is beautiful
Keewaydin 14… very nice! Need to get to a swift store!
Such gorgeous boats. I can vouch for the Keewaydin 15. I’ve owned a fibreglass Prospector 16 for 35 years but needed something much lighter so I could handle more portages on solo trips, and decided on Swift. I rented several boats at Algonquin Outfitters last year so I’d make a well-considered choice. I rented the Keewaydin 15 for a multi day trip and was surprised how much I was able to carry in it. It initially felt a bit tippy (like a sea kayak) but after a couple of hours I really became at one with it and was very sad when I had to turn it in. I ended up ordering a Keewaydin 16 (tandem, which I had also rented) because I need the option of having another paddler, but if I was getting a solo canoe, I’d almost certainly get the Keewaydin 15. The Keewaydin canoes are fantastic in bigger wind and waves and seem to thrive in swells and chop. Who knows, maybe I’ll follow Bill’s advice and get a 2nd one down the road.
One day I hope to get a 12.8 to 14 ft Prospector style canoe. For portaging, my old 1972 St Maurice 14 ft fiberglass Prospector is a little bit, shall we say, heavy!
Beautiful canoes you make.
My prospector 14 in expedition Kevlar ruby red/champagne is coming March 17 ish. Can’t wait. Thanks Swift!
Absolute beautiful canoes how much do they cost how what's
Beautiful boats, still can’t figure out which one I would like to buy, but this video explained a lot. I can’t wait to go to store in person.
Absolutely beautiful canoes.
Those black carbon Prospector 14s are 🔥🔥🔥
I love your videos and your boats! Can't wait until I can pick up mine! Cheers!
Including boat weight allows you to sell key benefits.
Every time I see you, I think of Clark Kent(Christopher Reeve/Superman). ...you look a lot like him :o)
Would love to one day be able to own a Prospector. So nice.
Beauty line up!
Can you custom order a 15 foot prospector with the single seat and removable center thwart?
These all seem to be open kayaks. Do you make any river canoes like for class 3 or so?
Bill and all the crew there at Swift. You do a lot of demos with a person sitting in the canoe but nothing on loading it. I'm interested in the Prospector 14 multi-level seat. What does it look like when loaded with a 60liter barrel and a 114-liter dry bag?
I don’t have their Prospector 14, but I rented the Keewaydin 15 last year. Although it’s a foot longer it’s much slimmer. The Prospector 14 has significantly more capacity. So as an indication for you, in the smaller Keewaydin, I had two barrels (60 and 30 litres), a 75-litre Eureka canoe pack, a daypack, and still had room left over.
@@denisesarazin6753 Thanks, Denise. I have the Keewaydin 17 in expedition kevlar but I'm looking at selling and getting the 14-foot prospector. I do a lot of fishing and I like the adjustable seats :)
the Prospector 14 product video on our page shows it being paddled in both positions with similar gear inside the boat
Did David Yost design the Prospectors in addition to the Keewaydens?
yes he designed both series of boats
@@SwiftCanoeKayak thanks! I have an old Sawyer X17 which he designed and I love it. I am looking to expand my canoe fleet with more DY designs. ;).
Would be good if the GCI Sitbacker was available with a back-band. I do not like the high seats. What do you think Bill?
Hi Swift , is there any timeline for the reluanch of the older yost designs? the flash/wild/star fire?
We are currently getting the Wildfire back in production. Where are you from?
Hi Bill great canoes ! could you recomend a canoe that would work for me, most of my tripping is up on the allagash. it is half lake tripping and half river with some rocks and rapids up to class to 3. I usually camp for seven +or -days.. 17 ft is the size I use now, its made of plastic and is heavy, but I can ride up on a rock and helicopter around and not have to worry about puncturing. that is probably my main concern. I'm not concerned with scratches. thank you, and keep up the nice boats!!!
Are swift's sold in USA?
We do have dealers in the US. Where are you from?
Would love a solo canoe, but having a hard time finding a solution for storing the boat. I live in an apartment building in Ottawa, how do I store my boat other than $100+/month Dymon storage???
Not sure if you'd want to do this, but we know plenty of folks who string them from the ceiling. There are boat storage systems that you can buy that have a pulley where you load it on the floor and then hoist it to the ceiling or the wall. We sell them at our Muskoka location.
@@SwiftCanoeKayak thanks for the idea…need to think about the elevator size now 😀
Where can I test paddle in Ontario?
our Algonquin location is on-water and sets up test paddle appointments. Just email algonquin@swiftcanoe.com and they can arrange one with you.
What would be better - can you you make them LESS affordable...that'd be great