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Offline. I bought mine in the Carbon Fusion Innegra layup. The level of customer service and the individual attention and expert advice I was given throughout researching and buying this boat have been nothing short of fantastic. It is fast flatwater canoe having enough primary stability. This is a quick review of our Swift Keeewaydin 17 canoe. 2020 is nearly in the rearview mirror. Too bad they have very few dealers in the U.S., most of them clustered in NY. I love this canoe. Like others, I could do without the sliding seat. I have not paddled Mad River Malecite or Bell Northstar but I guess this canoe is one of the very best choices for flatwater canoeing both as tandem and solo. Selling my Keewaydin 15 which was purchased in late August 2016 and very lightly used on local lakes only a handful of times - canoe is like new - asking $2950. The not-so-good: The quality of construction is impeccable. You can maintain inertia against chop that would defeat many other canoes. For tandem it is great and pushes both paddlers to work together. I tested boats that were faster and ones that turned better but none that did everything as well as this boat. My first canoe is MR Explorer rx and I keep it for whitewater and mixed water usage and for duck hunting. For short distances, I can kneel midship and manage the boat. Swift Keewaydin 17: Souris River Quetico 17: The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak. At only 34 pounds it is a piece a cake to pick up and carry solo. We may have the occasional Solo Canoe or … As for the Swift questions, I’ve never paddled a swift but I’ve longed for one for years. Manufacturer's Description: Our first design, the Kipawa, was the forerunner of a new breed of fast, seaworthy and maneuverable tripping canoes designed to meet the modern tripper's requirements. I was looking for a canoe for shorter tandem trips and longer solo adventures. Knowing this was my first canoe, they patiently explained its features, offered useful tips and advice, and took time to show me things like how best to get it on and off my shoulders for carrying and how best to get in and out of the boat at a dock or beach. Post Apr 06, 2014 #1 2014-04-06T19:28. The Keewaydin 15 offers an unparalleled balance of comfort and performance. The carbon hull has proved to be extremely rigid. A great all around performer! 2020 is nearly in the rearview mirror. It is as fast as a Hemlock Kestrel, Blackhawk Zephyr or even a longer Blackhawk, such as the Starship. Everyone at Swift was an absolute pleasure to deal with, and they all made it clear that their number one goal was making sure I was happy and excited and educated about my new purchase. Few canoes can bring out the best in your paddling skills as well as the Kipawa. On returning to the car from my first outing, ready to load it up and take it home, the Swift staff asked me what I thought, to which I replied "I feel like I've been cheating on my wife, I love this boat so much.". With the same lowered seats and narrower paddling stations of the 17, the Keewaydin 16 is great for light weight weekend or week long adventures and spirited solo trips. This is the Kevlar Fusion layup, and has the integrated carbon kevlar gunwhales as well. Hi K2, We have a Swift Kipawa kevlar canoe. Please scroll down this page to see the current inventory. I really could not think of a bad thing to say about it so we are very happy with our new canoe. The easiest way to fix it is to apply silicone sealant and screw the plugs back in. This boat is great in and out of the water. I am extremely impressed by the overall quality and attention to detail and the use of state-of-the-art materials and techniques. Read reviews for the Keewaydin 15 by Swift Canoe & Kayak as submitted by your fellow paddlers. Stability is good as well - it feels a bit twitchy at rest but it lets you know what it is doing. But, he did it again. Order now for delivery in April 2021 and save on the 2020 prices. Few canoes can bring out the best in your paddling skills as well as the Kipawa. After wisely advising me to take a Keewaydin 15 for a spin, Brian then spent more time reviewing all the options and features available. I have tried Wenonah Solo Plus, Wenonah Escapade and Wolfgang Hölbling. I am looking at the Keewaydin Combi 16 or maybe a prospector that I can paddle backwards when solo. Read and submit reviews for the Keewaydin 16. When it was empty of the gear and just the two of us it was wonderful to paddle. The speed is amazing considering how stable it is. I also have to admit that the Keewaydin is one nice looking boat and the hull shape is not only attractive but shows promise. For the most part, I’ll choose this canoe over my dedicated solo because it is a little lighter. I can easily carry my canoe barrel, my dog, and another large backpack style dry bag, but would be more limited with a kneeling thwart. พินของคุณเองใน Pinterest The Keewaydin, in my opinion, is second only to the Swift Winisk for: Seaworthyness, Stability, Speed, ability to carry a load. The Keewaydin 16 is fast canoe. Being mainly a kayak guy I was curious to see how this boat would handle the open water. I have not paddled Mad River Malecite or Bell Northstar but I guess this canoe is one of the very best choices for flatwater canoeing both as tandem and solo. On the down side, I have a new negative to report, though it is a lot easier to fix than the seat. There's a nice little video on their site with DY talking about the boat and the rational for how he set up the rocker, etc. But already, even just based on an inaugural test paddle, the boat has exceeded my expectations. The sliding seat flexes too much for my taste (full disclosure: I weigh about 225 lbs.). They suggested the Combi after I gave them my wishlist (2up or solo, lightweight, mostly inland lake paddling, capable of a 1 week trip for 2). I guess I am kind of hung up on the two construction options, Kevlar Ultra-Light vs Kevlar Flex-Core (an extra kevlar layer plus gel coat) which has not changed since I purchased my Minnesota ll back in 1991. Order now for delivery in April 2021 and save on the 2020 prices. It would have given it a ten otherwise. Turning and side slipping are effortless, while still tracking straight with normal correction strokes.
Lightweight weekend or week-long adventuring canoe The Keewaydin 16 is a nimble craft that has everything canoe trippers could want. Performance: Even before I paddled Swift’s Keewaydin, I heard what a lovely ride it is. In calm speed is 7 - 7.5 km/h. If you're comfortable enough with a kneeling thwart, you can achieve an almost perfect athletic stance for power through chop. As I mentioned in my first review [July 19, 2016], I was not happy with the cherry slider seat because it flexed too much. I take out my new to me Swift Keewaydin 14 foot pack boat. I wanted something that was a good all around ship for lakes and streams... a tripping canoe. 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. With its mid-range length and weight capacity, it provides paddlers with a multi-functional tripping option that can meet the needs of any paddler. I opted not to do the bow sliding seat because I didn’t want to add extra weight and I’ve never found that I’ve needed to trim a canoe this way. I went to Rutabaga Paddlesports to get help selecting the perfect boat. Just back from a ten day trip in Algonquin park. I’m not sure how David Yost manages to combine sea worthiness, initial stability, good tracking and turning all in one design. I spent some serious money on this boat and have no regrets. For me the flex translated into noise and since I use it for photography it was not helpful on a large lake at dawn. Wolfgang Hölbling. The performance lies in its enhanced tumblehome and mid-range waterline, making it ultra-responsive when leaned or heeled. The Keewaydin 16. It is stable, fast, and turns very predicably. The guys at Swift have done a fantastic job with this machine. good stuff. I believe this boat is a little beyond my skill level which is good because the better I get with it, the more it rewards me. The selection of materials, finishes and colors is huge. Color: + Larger Image. It is shorter at, 16'6" than the Keewaydin 17', so I am unable to give a direct comparison. It makes for an ideal boat for canoe tripping in the UK or beyond. Weight is supposed to be in the mid 30s, and it feels like it, but I haven't weighed it. After some trialing and research I finally settled on the Keewaydin 16 with a kneeling thwart. Now the seat flexes very little, feels great and the canoe is a bit lighter. 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 […] I recently purchased a Keewadin 16 in carbon fusion, with the carbon tech package. It’s a wonderful canoe to paddle tandem, which is what it was purchased for. The hull shape allows for ergonomic stroke entry and exit - think that is called tumble home. It is light enough to be easily carried around rough stuff. Beautiful boats, extremely light yet durable. Wolfgang Hölbling. If you need a beautiful, light and performing canoe or kayak jump on board and save. Beautiful boats, extremely light yet durable. *Available on Keewaydin 16 Combi only. The glide is impressive. We picked up our new Keewaydin 16 and gave it a good workout. I can't get over how well it does everything! I don't need a sliding seat, but when you buy used, you don't have much of a choice. I would also like it to be a little higher. Now that the kevlar on the edge of the holes got wet, it has become frayed and fuzzy, which may further damage the seal. It continues to be one of the most popular Swift canoes and is the perfect size for week-long tandem tripping. This is really a very poorly finished detail in an otherwise amazingly well-made boat. It was beautiful with clear coat black and champagne bottom. I'm typically somewhere in Lady Evelyn territory where at least the start and finish is on fairly large water. The Keewaydin 15 offers an unparalleled balance of comfort and performance.
This keeps your boat looking newer, longer, and offers a little extra protection. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! The Keewaydin 17. Bow is quite high but in center and stern positions side are quite low. It is a jack of all trades but really master of none. It is the kevlar fusion layup with aluminum gunwales, cherry thwarts, cherry sliding seat (which is my only complaint)and color-matching skid plates. Read reviews for the Keewaydin 16 by Swift Canoe & Kayak as submitted by your fellow paddlers. Swift quality: Hi everyone, I am looking for a canoe that I can paddle tandem or solo on lakes/flat water and portage and carry camping gear, etc. I opted for aluminum gunwales, kevlar and an extra layer of gelcoat. It didn't take long for me to make a decision, and Brian drew up a quote that was exactly what we had discussed, and I placed my order. It is a Dave Yost design with the usual Yost bubble-sided tumblehome and excellent manners. The Keewaydin 16 is a nimble craft that has everything canoe trippers could want. It's obvious that everyone at Swift has customer satisfaction and customer happiness as their number one priority. Not only is it stunning to look at but it is light, turns well, tracks well and is quick and efficient. Swift Carbon Fusion canoes are built with a urethane resin system for durability and longevity, ... Because the Keewaydin 16 Combi comes with a solo seat instead of a yoke, this detachable yoke for the balance point makes portaging quick and easy. Just bought this canoe in Kevlar Fusion with aluminum trim and I really love it. In other wind direction speed is 6.5 - 8.0 km/h and you can maintain this speed whole day. Swift Canoe & Kayak is a leading manufacturer of high quality composite canoes and kayaks, built right here in Canada. It is incredibly easy to lift for car-top loading / unloading or for a portage carry. It is forgiving enough though that I don't end up in a rock or in the water if I make a mistake. Swift kayaks Saranac, Bering Sea, Kiwassa, Swift canoes, 36-38 lbs, Kevlar. I understand that there is a concern that this kind of tank can separate from the hull by expanding air inside due to drastic temperature changes and that is why most canoes have breather holes, but this system with the threaded plug is very poor. Prospectors, Kipawa and Keewaydin. Most Kevlar … 2016 - พินนี้ค้นพบโดย Bob Rainbird ค้นพบ (และบันทึก!) I’d also listen to CEW. Love DY designs. Organizing a pickup date by phone, longtime Swift enthusiast-turned-employee Brian Duplante confided, “That’s my favorite canoe to paddle.” Swift kayaks Saranac, Bering Sea, Kiwassa, Swift canoes, 36-38 lbs, Kevlar. A couple of times I had to remind myself I was actually in a canoe and not a kayak. Prices generally range from $1600 to $2400, depending on the model, construction and condition. I discovered by accident (I flipped in high wind and choppy waves) that the flotation tanks had taken on water! I also fish from this canoe regularly. You'll find an extensive line of Swift Canoes at Lake George Kayak. But overall, I love this boat. It is not perfect but it works so well for me that I can't imagine anything better. If m vendor would have had a Keewaydin combi in stock, I might’ve gone that route. We hung the original seat a little higher and dropped the front edge and inch. While I am admittedly blown away by the product, in this case my new Keewaydin 15 pack canoe, I really can't say enough good things about the people I encountered at Swift. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in Ontario. Swift Keewaydin 15 solo Kevlar fusion with the Carbon Kevlar trim Clear coat, no fancy colors I'm getting some foam kneeling pads they sell with it Stilt slightly undecided about the sliding seat. But these plastic plugs are made to thread into a female part installed on the hull, not threaded straight into thin kevlar. The Keewaydin 16 is a nimble craft that has everything canoe trippers could want. Kneeling thwarts aren't for everybody so make sure to try before you buy. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Both Wenonah are bit faster but j-stroke cannot be used. The Keewaydin 15 is one of the best solo canoes I have ever paddled. Member. The aluminum gunwales are riveted from the inside and don't show on the outside, giving it a super clean look. This canoe can somehow handle waves very gently. Post Apr 06, 2014 #1 2014-04-06T19:37. A permanent solution would be to install the female part, if I had it, or just close the hole with fiberglass. I took the boat to a canoe shop and had them remove the sliding rails and fabricate aluminum hangers and rivet them to the inwales. Prospectors, Kipawa and Keewaydin. This canoe does not catch windage very much. They nailed it. So I guess the old saying that form follows function holds true for this canoe. But this is really a minor problem. My being happy seemed to be all they were concerned with, and it showed in their exceptional customer service. 33. My only misgiving with the Keewaydin is that it is not really a solo boat. Fit and finish is top notch. I was truly impressed with this boat on all three criteria. The Kipawa was fast but not as fast as Keewaydin 16. My only gripe is with the seat. In a notable “first” for the UK, Wilderness-Canoe.co.uk will be providing fully outfitted guiding and coaching using demo fleet – most commonly the Keewaydin 16, Keewaydin 17, Kipawa and Winisk. The Keewaydin has exceeded expectations especially as a solo machine. In the spring and fall, we usually have a number of used rental canoes for sale at our Oxtongue Lake store. If you need a beautiful, light and performing canoe or kayak jump on board and save. The boat performs flawlessly on the water. We had two portage filled outings in The St. Regis canoe area of the Adirondacks prior to our Lake Champlain outing, and my wife and I were thrilled with ease of the carries.