
Swift Classic Canoes
The Classic canoe series is a testament to the quality and performance of some of our earliest designs. In this series you'll find boats that not only embody the personality of "classic" Canadian canoes, but also portray the modernization of the canoe industry.
Prospector 15
Designed with Canadian style in mind, the Prospector 15’s symmetrical design means it can fill the needs of solo trippers and tandem paddlers alike. Quick and maneuverable in a solo position, and smooth and stable as a tandem, it is the ideal cottage canoe. The 15 boasts solid mid-range load capacity coupled with the versatility of a classic Canadian canoe.
Optimum Load Range: 350-600 lbs.
Industry Capacity: 1000 lbs.
Hull Shape: Symmetrical
Length: 15’
Gunwale Width: 36”
Maximum Width: 36“
Waterline Width: 33”
Centre Depth: 13”
Bow Height: 21”
Stern Height: 21”
Bow Rocker: 1”
Stern Rocker: 1”
Aluminum Trim
Kevlar - 49 lbs. - $2950
Kevlar Fusion - 39 lbs. - $3350
Carbon Kevlar Trim
Expedition Kevlar - 43 lbs. - $3750
Kevlar Fusion - 36 lbs. - $3750
Carbon Fusion - 33 lbs. - $4050
Prospector 17
The Prospector 17 is a favorite among both beginner and expert paddlers. With a family oriented design, it is responsive, roomy, stable, and just plain fun for paddlers who need space for gear, kids, or pets. Capable of handling heavy loads for adventurous trippers packing lots of gear, its mid-range rocker makes it surprisingly maneuverable for its size
Optimum Load Range: 400-650 lbs.
Industry Capacity: 1150 lbs.
Hull Shape: Symmetrical
Length: 17’
Gunwale Width: 34”
Maximum Width: 36“
Waterline Width: 33”
Centre Depth: 14”
Bow Height: 21”
Stern Height: 21”
Bow Rocker: 2”
Stern Rocker: 2”
Aluminum Trim
Kevlar - 54 lbs. - $3095
Kevlar Fusion - 43 lbs. - $3495
Carbon Kevlar Trim
Expedition Kevlar - 47 lbs. - $3895
Kevlar Fusion - 39 lbs. - $3895
Carbon Fusion - 36 lbs. - $4195
Prospector 16
The Prospector design has been a figurehead of Canadian canoeing since the beginning, and the Swift Prospector 16 is our contribution to its legacy and rich heritage. Built from the foundation of a hundred years of dependability, the Prospector 16 has plenty of room for gear, surprising responsiveness, and stability that will put any paddler
at ease.
Optimum Load Range: 350-600 lbs.
Industry Capacity: 1000 lbs.
Hull Shape: Symmetrical
Length: 16’
Gunwale Width: 33.5”
Maximum Width: 35“
Waterline Width: 32”
Centre Depth: 13.5”
Bow Height: 21”
Stern Height: 21”
Bow Rocker: 2”
Stern Rocker: 2”
Aluminum Trim
Kevlar - 50 lbs. - $2995
Kevlar Fusion - 40 lbs. - $3395
Carbon Kevlar Trim
Expedition Kevlar - 43 lbs. - $3795
Kevlar Fusion - 37 lbs. - $3795
Carbon Fusion - 34 lbs. - $4095
Chicot
The Chicot has been designed by Camp Keewaydin guides, Dylan & Emily Schoelzel of Salmon Falls Canoe. It is a traditionally shaped canoe with a shallow arch bottom, fine entry lines and full quarters at the gunwale. Experienced paddlers feel the Chicot is the finest wilderness tripping canoe on the market. It has tremendous acceleration and glide, carries a big load and it extremely seaworthy. Take the Chicot for a test paddle and find out why it is fast becoming a Swift staff favorite!
Optimum Load Range: 400-650 lbs.
Industry Capacity: 1100 lbs.
Hull Shape: Symmetrical
Length: 17’
Gunwale Width: 35”
Maximum Width: 35“
Waterline Width: 32”
Centre Depth: 13”
Bow Rocker: 2”
Stern Rocker: 2”
Aluminum Trim
Kevlar - 54 lbs. - $3095
Kevlar Fusion - 43 lbs. - $3495
Carbon Kevlar Trim
Expedition Kevlar - 47 lbs. - $3895
Kevlar Fusion - 39 lbs. - $3895
Carbon Fusion - 37 lbs. - $4195
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