I just picked up a Prospector 17 former rental from Swift Algonquin. With Bill Swift’s advice I got the right canoe for my needs. My chocolate lab Mari and I thank you.
@reddeercanoe5 жыл бұрын
I have had my 15' Kevlar fusion Swift prospector for three years and believe it to be the most versatile canoe around. I'm 67 and so like a light canoe to portage . The only down side to solo paddling is its tough to paddle on windy days but I believe that's true of all prospector tandems. Other than the wind it's a real pleasure to paddle I'm a Canadian so I paddle like a Canadian. I have been on large lakes on multi day trips with a friend and it does take on more water in white caps than a larger canoe would but the trade off is the shorter length is more maneuverable in creeks, and again lighter than a larger canoe to portage. Mandy and Daisy my two golden retrievers ride in this canoe with no problems and that 180 pounds of dog. I would say if your only buying one canoe and want something to take into remote lakes or a nice evening paddle this is the canoe.
@SwiftCanoeKayak5 жыл бұрын
you're the man Cliff!
@reddeercanoe5 жыл бұрын
SwiftCanoeKayak no problem telling the truth.
@StefOutside5 жыл бұрын
I love my Swift Prospector 16! It might not be the quickest boat, but ULTRA stable and maneuverable on the water. So much room inside for gear (and legs!) and even when it's fully loaded there's a bunch of freeboard so those rough waves just roll right off. When I'm deep in the backcountry with a 12 hour trip to the next campsite and unknown weather... I'll take a stable, comfortable craft like the prospector over any other.
@SwiftCanoeKayak5 жыл бұрын
you need a nickname for your canoe Stef. Like the Green Machine.
@StefOutside5 жыл бұрын
@@SwiftCanoeKayak Way ahead of you, her name is Eden! A little less thrilling than The Green Machine, but I think it's nice nonetheless haha
@SwiftCanoeKayak5 жыл бұрын
@@StefOutside Eden is far classier than my idea
@MB_075 жыл бұрын
StefOutside Hey just saw your comment. Love the name. You have a beautiful canoe
@careenaalexis5 жыл бұрын
Brandon with the banger paddle skills!! Hmm is it too much to have both a Keewaydin AND a prospector? Haha great video guys, best canoes on the market
@downeastprimitiveskills76885 жыл бұрын
I've run the 15' Swift kevlar fusion for a few years and its what makes me get out and about, if I had a heavier boat I wouldn't be as apt to get out. You can find it in use on a number of my videos. Fantistic boat! used mostly solo. I may take out the stern seat.
@ShakespeareCafe3 жыл бұрын
You guys need more of a presence in California. I see the nearest dealer is in Colorado?
@ktownc9362 жыл бұрын
They are 4,500 Canadian eh
@peter.bartletthullett18475 жыл бұрын
Darn it, I'm trying to hold off on having you guys build me another boat and then you put out this video! I've been happily paddling my carbon fusion Adirondack 13.6 pack boat around Algonquin for over a year, and now I'm thinking about a Prospector in expedition kevlar for the rocky rivers around where I live (Goderich). I love the traditional lines of the Prospector. I'd get it as a 14' boat with the multi-height seat pods so I can use it as a pack boat or for traditional paddling. Brandon, if you read this, you'll probably hear from me some time in the New Year...and great job showing off these boats in the video!
@SwiftCanoeKayak5 жыл бұрын
I'll let Brandon know! Thanks for the kind words.
@Messerschmitt074 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vid. Sorry man, music by?
@colepalmer31284 жыл бұрын
Took a prospector 17 on a 30 day river trip. Handled it no problem
@thecount10015 жыл бұрын
ha, i knew the 15 was the Bob Special. you can tell by the way it looks and it's flat bottom, low rocker and beam.
@newfiecountryboyoutdoors65232 жыл бұрын
That’s a nice canoe
@ktownc9362 жыл бұрын
For 4,500 CAN it best be
@RyanBe5 жыл бұрын
Love the canoe but where can I get me one of those shirts !! Looks great.
@SwiftCanoeKayak5 жыл бұрын
we have some stock available on our webstore at shopswiftoutside.com. Limited quantities but will be restocked soon.
@bosse6415 жыл бұрын
So nice.
@osamaahmed2165 жыл бұрын
In which country are you and how do I get it?
@SwiftCanoeKayak5 жыл бұрын
we are based in Canada but have distribution throughout the U.S and Europe. If you're interested e-mail swift@swiftcanoe.com and we can let you know what options are available.