Canoe Comparison- Swift Keewaydin 16 vs Prospector 15

[@Canoejerry]

This is very important for mental health to see that people in their 70s still paddle. I am excited to know that it’s possible into the 90s Bill. I have 3 canoes, only one is a swift - prospector 15 mostly run in small ponds and creeks. It’s amazing. You missed my favorite part but that is likely because it’s universal in all your boats. The seats. I love my other two canoes but it’s really hard to want to paddle any length of time without those swift seats. Truly amazing comfort in the seats.

[@tomp3146]

I have the exact Swift Prospector but in 16. I've never notice the difference in prospector vs other hulls until this presentation. Very dramatic. The Prospector is a river runner by its nature/past. Higher profile... And it was designed for heavy loads. The Prospector is obviously built that way. The Keewaydin on the other is more of a stream-lined cruiser. I've put many hundreds of miles of backcountry solo trips on my Prospector 16. Love it.

[@m__r1100]

What an inspiring couple. I hope I'm still paddling, pedalling and walking at that age...

[@joannetpt]

Thank you, Bill, for making this video for us! We have been having this discussion for several years. It's time to make the decision and this video helps immensely.

[@SwiftCanoeKayak]

glad we could help!

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

I needed to see this. I spent my life desiring the most high tech products available. Now that I’m in my 50s, I’ve been appreciating tradition much more. I wish I could combine the two, without adding the extra weight. Unfortunately, that’s simply impossible.

[@maydanlex]

Thanks for the breakdown of their decision. My wife and I were up in the air over the old standby Prospector or the Keewadin. Love both but in the end we picked the Keewadin. It came down to research and how it handled in the wind. It really wasn't an easy decision but we honestly felt we couldn't go wrong with either. Plus we LOVE the name KEEWADIN.

[@bradlepaddle9512]

Congratulations it is definitely worth considering the combi the versatility It adds in the long run. I wish I had... but absolutely love my P16.

[@titanecampi]

great video Bill, we own a Keewaydin 16 that we bought in 2013. Its is a carbon fusion and weigh around 35 pounds. It is perfect for a 72 years old to pick up and portage. Also in a previous video you mentioned that the Keewaydin is sea worthy. This summer we did a 5 day trip in Laverendrye park and on the first day we had strong wind with 20 inches wind. The canoe cut through the wave with no problem and when we where positioned sideway we experienced the wave being forced under the canoe and not over. We felt very safe . Roland

[@tobinspiller2056]

Super informative video. Great to see the couple working through their decision process.

[@Kawartha65]

What a great couple ….very inspiring!

[@dritch2472]

Very useful video. Thanks.

[@Freynightwalker]

Great video with two families that have such history in Algonquin. It was great to see you and Kate chattin Bill. As an aside, my wife and I have had similar experiences. Cheers!

[@mmmbass6068]

Man, I wouldn’t want to step out of line at Camp Arowhon!