Thanks for posting such a very human and endearing video. Also loved the information and the clips showing how well the boat glides.
@JaneJones-di3ye Жыл бұрын
My goodness that's just beautiful Cheers from OZ
@stevefisher21212 жыл бұрын
Don't ask me why but I've got tears from watching this???? Such a beautiful story and canoe. Nano, they don't call them man's best friend for nothing.
@felixcat93182 жыл бұрын
That's a really beautiful canoe, very skillfully constructed, and to recieve such high praise from an aviation composites manufacturer, you've created something quite wonderful. Very likeable people and an utterly adorable pup!
@Freynightwalker2 жыл бұрын
As a followup, I went back to Swift and test paddled the cruiser 15 8 canoe and packboat again, both using my ottertail paddle. I found the canoe seat a little high and the packboat had a more solid feel. I am a heavier paddler. Miranda and Carmen were amazing to work with. I will be ordering a 15 8 pack boat in expedition carbon and my wife a 14 8 packboat in kevlar fusion
@jordanhughes12452 жыл бұрын
A friend has the pack 16.7 that i had the opportunity to paddle last weekend. The most efficient boat i have ever used! Doesn't turn that quick, but paddles beautifully. What a boat!
@MrDaveB1232 жыл бұрын
Such a gorgeous boat
@ARI-wc6xd2 жыл бұрын
I wrote to Santa that I would like to get one of those Swift canoe, but still no respond. Dream canoe to have. 👍👍
@loggingroadking932 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat. Loved Nano riding in the pack boat !!! Cheers from Temagami.
@deliveranceoutside2 жыл бұрын
These Swift boats always take my breathe away!
@randallteal64082 жыл бұрын
That is truely a beautiful boat !
@davekennedy86712 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous boat. Congratulations!
@beastmodemtl34832 жыл бұрын
I love my Swift canoe. Can't wait until I can afford a pack boat for solo tripping!
@Em_Dee_Aitch2 жыл бұрын
Bill, that’s almost exactly what I have been wanting. Well done, my friend.
@fireyourrocketts Жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful boat, still going strong and loving my pack 13.6 I think I drove Bill crazy but it was worth it!😀
@UnchartedPaddle2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous boat.
@MillimeterMech2 жыл бұрын
Swift, well done! Great looking boat,and a great video! The family feel of Swift is awesome to see!! Cheers-southwest Michigan
@dougmelville12262 жыл бұрын
Adding a set of paddle clips inside so they can hold a spare as well as simplify portages might be worth considering. I have Swift kayaks, they are superb both in craftsmanship and on the water.
@Sailor376also2 жыл бұрын
My solo boat is a bit larger, but my preferred trip is a week or three on a river out west where you carry your water for the full time you are out. Pumps are nearly useless on the Green or Colorado because of silt, ground fine stone dust. Many similarities as you described this new boat. The standard stern seat I asked to be moved forward and down. You moved yours up,,, I'll bet there is not 2 inches difference in where we ended. Foot tube as well for all the same reasons. The first attempt was a basalt Inegra hybrid cloth (crushed by a forklift with the shipping company) The second S cloth wrapped around kevlar. Mine is considerably heavier,, a yoke I bare. On some level I disagree with the unified gunnels (mine have been replaced twice) Yours are not replaceable. The additional strength? THAT is good. Yours may be stronger than the boat which makes replacement a moot point. Aside from an astoundingly beautiful boat, the marriage of carbon and UHMWPE, if creep has been solved, sounds like a made in heaven solution. My boat has gotten heavier over the last six years,(I have grown weaker? More that likely.)
@spiltmilt2 жыл бұрын
That thing is awesome!
@canajian2 жыл бұрын
man that sure is spectacular...🛶👋😎👍
@anguskelly96552 жыл бұрын
What beautiful lines! But do you or would you consider designeing/creating a rowing craft for the purpose of messing about in boats. Not traveling per se or racing but daily exercise, light fishing?
@bonsaipiper37732 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, next year. next year. 👍👍
@THENEWWRANGLER2 жыл бұрын
I still have my amazing swift pack boat and i love it
@sarahwise332 жыл бұрын
(sigh) gorgeous boat - someday there'll be a "Timber" cruiser in honor of my paddle paw-tner. Congrats and enjoy!
@Milleislois11 ай бұрын
Was wondering if Art use the 15.8 for day tripping only, or if it is also used for multi day trips where gear has to be fitted in?
@billswift80228 ай бұрын
Art does use his 15.8 for Multi day trips in Algonquin Park :)
@NoTSoEpic19792 жыл бұрын
stunning 😎
@takistewart34042 жыл бұрын
I really want one, I've built and priced this canoe on their website at least a dozen times but I only canoe about 2x per year and it doesn't feel like the best use of money
@michaellittenthelastdj43752 жыл бұрын
Art, would you like to trade that beautiful ride for my vintage Smoker Craft?
@Coleen_West7 ай бұрын
Wow... -- QUESTION -- What does something like that cost to buy?
@Freynightwalker2 жыл бұрын
Great video Gentlemen. I am seriously considering ordering a 15 8 cruiser and I really like the slightly elevated seat because I think it would be a bit nicer for using a canoe paddle. I will be using a straight blade. But I also enjoy how the 15 8 handles with a kayak paddle so does the elevated seat alter one's ability to use a kayak paddle? Any thoughts you can share would be appreciated.
@billswift80222 жыл бұрын
Barry, the Cruiser 15.8 high the high seat works very well with a kayak paddle. It's a super comfortable position with a higher vantage point! Let me know if you want to chat on the phone :)
@AmyOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
A very beautiful boat and what a ride for Nano 😍 I can't wait for my cruiser to make it down under soon!
@patrickcorbin88942 жыл бұрын
Pardon the hijacking, but I want one of those hats!
@Freynightwalker2 жыл бұрын
Another question, how did the height of the elevated seat compare to the canoe seat height?
@billswift80222 жыл бұрын
The height of this higher Pack Seat is about the same as the Canoe Seat height on the 15.8.
@Coleen_West7 ай бұрын
IDEA -- Why not have a "carbon foot bar" that can connect the two "Kayak foot braces". It would be nice if the Foot Braces could accept the foot bar. There are times when both systems would be preferable and being able to have the best of both worlds would be a no brainier option. It is certainly the option I would pick...
@sam-kayaks2 жыл бұрын
Великолепная лодка. На каноэ весле приятнее грести.
@tsocanuck2 жыл бұрын
how much is that canoe going for?
@bosse6412 жыл бұрын
Such a fine canoe. You really don't need that background noise(music), it ruins the experience, imo 🙂
@billswift80222 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@marym31182 жыл бұрын
It's hard for me to hear what they're saying.
@waynegraham76112 жыл бұрын
My friend your getting a beautiful boat for only one million dollars lol😮
@americaofthenorth6552 жыл бұрын
How much $$$?
@ARE.eads_e-Books2 жыл бұрын
I wish my little dog liked to paddle....
@ktownc9362 жыл бұрын
Swift makes some of the best boats in the world. Get ready to pay for it. I think it's justified. I love nano but that's got.yo be the worst tripping dog selection I've ever seen.
@elsa76532 жыл бұрын
You’d be surprised! Nano packs his own treats!
@charlesswart2 жыл бұрын
$3500
@THENEWWRANGLER2 жыл бұрын
I still have my amazing swift pack boat and i love it