I e-mailed Swift to request a smaller spacer on the kneeling thwart because it was too low for my feet constituting an entrapment hazard. The diff. These are sealed compartments at the ends of the canoe that hold air. We also have answers to common questions that will give you more insight into whether this is the right canoe for you. These are the canoes of choice for paddlers who want a canoe they can carry just about anywhere. I have had my expedition grade kevlar Kipawa canoe for about 1.5 years and use it mostly for solo paddling. We bought our Kipawa last Summer 2003 from Swift Canoe in Gravenhurst to replace a Langford Nahanni we had only had for a year, see review for Nahanni. The seats (laminated cherry wood, compound- shaped framing with nylon webbing. Crossing Lady Evelyn's eastern section during some of the highest waves I've yet to encounter on a canoe trip - with the exception of a 10-day trip I undertook along New Brunswick's Northumberland Straits back in 1982 - were confidently undertaken. Links within the guide will take you to dealers and places to buy the canoes. Carbon Kevlar at 42lbs. Pics on request. In a perfect world, I'd own (at least) 4 canoes: We have had our beautiful Swift Kipawa for at least ten years, and it still performs perfectly. Youll be able to buy the necessary materials from your local hardware store or by contacting the canoe company directly. Quick and maneuverable in a solo position, and smooth and stable as a tandem, it is the ideal cottage canoe. I can see that these tapered ends are going to be a weak spot that fails prematurely hopefully not in the middle of a wilderness trip. The fit & finish of this boat are generally good. You will still be spending a fair amount of money, since canoes hold their value well. 705-538-0881 Swift South River 281 Highway 124 If you do a little river playing from time to time but spend a little more time on lakes than buy an expedition Kevlar Dumoine. Bought it to use tandem on cl 1-3 rivers, which it has handled quite well, although a bit wet in the upper 2 and 3, which is to be expected. Our canoes are designed with wilderness tripping in mind. I was interested in an alternative to my usual bicycle touring. The first lake we had to cross was approximately 5 miles long and into a moderate wind. This is truly one of my favorites. 705-687-3710 Swift Algonquin 1043 Algonquin Outfitters Rd. When loaded with gear in the bow (40 pounds or greater) the problem goes away. I could immediately tell that this boat would handle a lot rougher water than I was testing her on. The following pieces of advice are keys to getting a good deal on a high-quality canoe. Their canoes undergo a series of trials before it is released for sale to the public. Consider setting up notifications with the search terms Kevlar canoe to be notified whenever one is posted. Learning to fix a canoe is a fulfilling experience that will get you excited about paddling your new canoe. Used mostly for day paddles up to and including open ocean conditions. I used an angled power stroke to correct for the slight weathervaning in the high winds. The Dumoine is asymmetrical in several respects: More rocker in the bow than stern, Higher bow than stern,The widest point is closer to the stern than the bow. Model Save up to 20% on Kayaks and SUP's online and in store. This list was last updated on June 22, 2020. Industry Capacity ~ 850 lbs. Big winds. There are lots of different canoe options, depending on the type of paddling you plan to do. My total experience with rapids is five sets at class-I-or-less. Swift will - finally - replace the defective canoe. These are the canoes of choice for paddlers who want a canoe they can carry just about anywhere. All are a good value. This cloth is fitted to the shape of a canoe and sealed with a resin. However, give this boat the respect it needs. If you wish additional info on my Kipawa, please feel free to contact me at the address above. It paddles great, even better than the Langford and so far the service we recieved from Swift has been excellent. I bought my ultralite kevlar Kipawa in 1993 and am very happy with it. If you already know Kevlar is the way to go, scroll down to our Kevlar Canoe Buying Guide, as well as our picks of this years best canoes. This is a very quick section with fairly long sections of Class 1-2 water. From the Outaouais River around Montreal, to the Georgian Bay passing through Alogonquin, this canoe has seen good times and scary times. Later the same trip, while solo paddling an empty boat, I paddled from a creek directly into 35-40mph winds and white-caps on Stratton Lake. Whether you are looking for a tandem canoe for portage trips or a solo canoe for the cottage lake, weve got the specs, prices and reviews in our guide. Carbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Tech Package, Skid Plates02505-I121Lt Use *Repaired$8595$6795AlgonquinDetailsSwiftWinisk17'6"Carbon FusionBlack Carbon/Champagne(46 lbs) Carbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Yoke, Kids Centre Seat, Carbon Kneeling Thwart, Skids10724-617Used$6895$4995AlgonquinDetailsSwiftProspector 14 Solo14'Expedition KevlarRuby/Champagne(41 lbs) Carbon Kevlar Trim, Multi Height Seat Pods, Skid Plates, Fishing Pkg, Cherry Yoke0578-0918Used$5595$4295AlgonquinDetailsKeewaydin 14Length14'MaterialCarbon FusionColourCarbon Innegra/YellowFeaturesCarbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Tech PkgSerial0294-0618ConditionNewRetail Price$5750Sale Price$4995LocationMuskokaKeewaydin 14Length14'MaterialExpedition CarbonColourBlack CarbonFeaturesCarbon Kevlar Trim with Cherry Outers, Multi Height Pods, Carbon Footbar, Cherry Det. Kevlar canoes are significantly lighter and perform much better than aluminum, but at a higher price. The purpose is to handle whitewater waves while tracking well on flatwater. The weight is wonderful. Listen for water sloshing around when you pick up the canoe. The quality of the canoe is great, we have had no problems. Material The Kipawa behaved almost like a solo boat, and I never doubted I could just point it towards my camp and go. Weight around 38 pounds. To correct this I modified the factory arrangement.First I cut out snug-fitting deck patterns from light cardboard then scroll-sawed the decks from ext. This Dumoine is equipped with a kneeling pads, a paddling thwart, and a wonderful yoke that adds comfort to portaging At 60 plus pounds you won't find a light lift to the trail, but you will find a boat tough enough to run big rapids, a boulder filled creek, with the ability to hold a good two weeks worth of geara very good boat. I think your complaints about your spacers reflect the attitude of a very litigious American society. It may seem strange, but it is reasonable to bring a few items to load the boat and use as ballast. It was interesting to compare the performance of the two boats. As much as I wanted to give a positive review, I could not - to me customer service is very very important. Every boat we sell is seaworthy and ready to be used, regardless of its age or level of use. When you go to see the boat, there are a few things to pay particular attention to. Tandem touring kayak w/rudder in as-is condition. Sportspal Canoes - Meyers Boat Company, owner of Sportspal Canoes, is a boat manufacturer in Adrian, Michigan. Have one very full season on my Dumoine in royalite. That low stern kept us in a straight line with minimal correction. 705-538-0881, Swift South River Most people can pack for a one- or two-week trip in a 16-footer. We would not buy another or recommend a Swift canoe because if you have a problem with it, the company does not make it easy or handle things fairly, in my opinion. We have already taken it on several trips weekend and week long and love it. This list was last updated on June 15, 2020. If you would like to be on next years waitlist, please email us at paddle@killarneyoutfitters.com Turning is aided greatly by bow paddler input. The spacers were well cut and included hardware as well a nice but unexpected touch. Please note: None of the hulls are compromised. Its manouverable, very capable in big waves. The side-to-side shape is important as well. Sliding bow seat is great for trimming the canoe, contour of the seats make for a comfortable kneeling or sitting paddle. Swift Canoes - The Swift Team started building canoes in 1984. I too have a Dumoine and love it. Years ago, when the Swift company was making Sawyers, I bought an X-17 from them, and it is from several years with the X-17 that I measure the Kip and Quetico. They are going to be abundant for a reason, likely because they match the style of travel most common in that region. Skid plates, contour yoke, web seats, aluminum gunwales. The canoe is fairly fast, turns well when trimmed properly and is light enough for me to get on and off my vehicle alone. In contrast, the Tripper has quite an abrupt transition from vertical side to flat bottom. Few canoes can bring out the best in your paddling skills as well as the Kipawa. This is a structural design flaw in an otherwise beautiful canoe. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Kevlar Fusion canoes are built with an outside layer of a clear marine-grade gel coat with polyester, S-glass and Kevlar cloth layers sandwiching a durable foam core and rib system. To be honest I was more than a little nervous as I had never paddled alone in conditions that bad. The Kipawa is my latest boat, purchased this spring for my tandem tripping needs. Beginner paddlers will appreciate this boat after paddling a recreation boat for 2 or 3 years. plywood. Once the boat starts moving the initial stability changes and becomes more solid. This was even though the crew of the Dumoine weighed about 140 lbs more than the crew of the Tripper. Length I have to tell you, my Kipawa handled unbelievably; stable, reasonably easy to keep it tracking properly and most importantly moving forward. I have a Swift Kipawa SuperLight Kevlar, with ash trim and cherry decks, weighing in around 46lbs. SwiftKiwassa 1414'Kevlar FusionKillarney Green/ChampagneBack Band, Rudder2413-J122Demo$4995$4095MuskokaDetailsSwiftSaranac 1515'Kevlar FusionBoreal/Champagne(42 lbs) High Back Seat with Lumbar Support, Skeg01059-H020Lt Demo$4895$4395AlgonquinDetailsSwiftSaranac 15 LC15'Kevlar FusionBoreal/Champagne(42 lbs) High Back Seat with Lumbar Support, Skeg01045-H020Lt Demo$4895$4395AlgonquinDetailsKiwassa 14Length14'MaterialKevlar FusionColourKillarney Green/ChampagneFeaturesBack Band, RudderSerial2413-J122ConditionDemoRetail Price$4995Sale Price$4095LocationMuskokaSaranac 15Length15'MaterialKevlar FusionColourBoreal/ChampagneFeatures(42 lbs) High Back Seat with Lumbar Support, SkegSerial01059-H020ConditionLt DemoRetail Price$4895Sale Price$4395LocationAlgonquinSaranac 15 LCLength15'MaterialKevlar FusionColourBoreal/ChampagneFeatures(42 lbs) High Back Seat with Lumbar Support, SkegSerial01045-H020ConditionLt DemoRetail Price$4895Sale Price$4395LocationAlgonquinSUP's Kevlar canoes in contrast, wouldnt last long pinned against a rock in a river. Kevlar is a type of aramid composite material, which resembles a woven cloth. It was a good place to test the canoe's ability to peel out of an eddy with a pronounced eddy line. I was very quickly contacted by a representative from Swift. Guide Fusion 48 lbs. Carbon Kevlar at 42lbs. On a general classified site like Kijiji, Kevlar canoes may be listed simply as canoes so take the time to inspect the photos and inquire. Love this boat and I am not a Swift rep. Or a Langford rep for that matter. Makers Write Up. This is a fun, responsive, and beautiful canoe. Pro: Indestructible, unless wrapped around a mid-river rock. Bought this to replace an Old Town Discovery. In all, the boat meets my needs and I'm satisfied with it. Pro: Lighter than plastic and cheaper than Kevlar. This boat does have good secondary stability, but I learned early on not to get complacent about it handling rough water (wind chop situation). Also, theyre often people whove rented from us and liked what they paddled. Using the Kipawa primarily to solo, I placed permanent kneeling pads forward of the gluteal thwart and find I can go for hours in this position in spite of my 63 years. I can't compare the speed of this boat with other contemporary designs. I have owned tandems by Mad River, Bell, Novacraft and Bluewater. Unique to Swift canoes is its Carbon Kevlar Trim (CKT), where gunwales and hull are fused together as a single piece, adding stiffness and structural . I may put a third seat in the Kipawa as well, for solo use or when bringing grandchildren along. Many outfitters sell off their rental fleets at the end of each season to buy new boats. I have owned a Swift since 1997 and use it almost exclusively even though I also own a Gypsy and an Impulse. This reduces my wetted area and makes for less drag and more efficient handling with less expenditure of energy. Oxtongue Lake, ON Nevertheless we had lots of freeboard and the boat was surprisingly quick. Naturally, many of them turn to us because they know our rental fleet consists of some of the best in the market. What I like most is the versatility of the Kipawa, I can solo it or use for tandem paddling and still have plenty of room for gear. A beautiful example of a Carbon Fiber canoe from Swift Canoe Company. The last lake was another story; directly into a strong wind with at least 2 foot rollers and white caps. When you buy the gear you pick it the way it is. Swift Canoe Company wins this because of its use of a proprietary "thin coat" gel system which is thinner than most canoe makers' gel coats, while at the same time being so tough it won't crack while being stressed or bent up to 10 times more than a thick gel coat. For paddling solo whitewater, the Dumoine is a very pleasant boat to paddle. The gel coat in the corners, where the float compartments meet the hull, are crazing a bit, but that's probably typical for fiberglass. Kids Seat04733-G122Demo$7295$6795South RiverDetailsSwiftKeewaydin 1717'Carbon FusionBlack Carbon/Champagne(42 lbs) Carbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Yoke & Thwarts, Skids10699-617Used$6795$5395AlgonquinDetailsSwiftKeewaydin 1717'Carbon FusionCarbon Innegra Textreme/Champagne(42 lbs.) Kids Seat, (42 lbs) Carbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Yoke & Thwarts, Skids, (42 lbs.) Lightweight kevlar layup, no gelcoat, no rudder. My buddy gives me a lot of credit for getting him out of there but the truth is my Kipawa made it possible. Happy paddling. My boating experience was with the usual Grummans and kin, with limited distance and portaging experience. by Swift Canoe & Kayak 16' 8" Length 37" Width (in) 37-48 Weight (lb) $3,595 Base MSRP Read Dumoine Reviews (8) or Submit Your Review Dumoine Options Carbon Fusion 37 lb Carbon Composite MSRP $3,895 Expedition Kevlar 48 lb Kevlar/aramid Composite MSRP $3,595 Kevlar Fusion 40 lb Kevlar/aramid Composite MSRP $3,595 Dumoine Description Through subtle manipulation of the hull shape, John Winters has developed a canoe that is equally at home on _at water or mild white-water. Algonquin Outfitters - Outdoor Adventure Store, Skid plates, contour yoke, web seats, aluminum gunwales. I cannot think of any improvements that would make this great canoe any better. Your Swift Kevlar Fusion will handle the rapids, but if you dont have the skills you can smash it up. Construction quality: Pretty darned good; the kevlar and epoxy layup looks very well done and the trimwork (anodized gunwales, plastic "decks", thwarts & seats were all solidly and neatly applied. Kids SeatSerial04733-G122ConditionDemoRetail Price$7295Sale Price$6795LocationSouth RiverKeewaydin 17Length17'MaterialCarbon FusionColourBlack Carbon/ChampagneFeatures(42 lbs) Carbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Yoke & Thwarts, SkidsSerial10699-617ConditionUsedRetail Price$6795Sale Price$5395LocationAlgonquinKeewaydin 17Length17'MaterialCarbon FusionColourCarbon Innegra Textreme/ChampagneFeatures(42 lbs.) Even if it is years old, 50% of the original price is still a fair price for a well-cared for canoe. As the moon rises we will keep an eye out for beaver, river otter, owls, and other wildlife along the Provo River. Dont waste time trying to haggle and save a couple of bucks if youre already getting a pretty good deal. I took the Dumoine out unloaded to where the Snake River joins the St. Croix. Another potential issue is buying a Kevlar canoe that doesnt meet your needs, just because it looks like a good deal. I was new to canoe touring when I bought my Kipawa two years ago. Most solo canoeists will opt for a canoe of 15 feet or shorter. The Kipawa is equiped with cherrywood interior, sliding bow seat and yoke, with aluminum gunwales and the stated weight of 48lbs is right on for the expedition kevlar. Length Compared to other canoe materials, Kevlar canoes are not as durable. Upgraded with wood gunwales and bucket seats. What if your spacer alteration affects the lateral integrity of the canoe and it collapses from side to side now that you have raised one of the stiffening elements by 2 1/4". The Dumoine was a delight to paddle in fast water. The water was as high as I have seen on that river. I have the basic Boy Scout/Canoeing Merit Badge background - i.e. The differential rocker, with more bow rocker, responds well to bow strokes (posts, draws, and rudders). He apologized and reiterated Swift's commitment to superior service and quality. Kids Seat, Skid Plates01445-D121Demo$5645$4895South RiverDetailsSwiftProspector 1717'Kevlar FusionEmerald(46 lbs) Carbon Kevlar Trim, Carbon Tech, Det. Some outfitters may even put your name down so you can just pick it up in the autumn. I spent 3+ hours on the seat during a day paddle, and didn't notice until afterwards that I was getting a little sore. I am very satisfied with the canoe throughout many trips since purchasing. This canoe is for the big kids who want to go fast and steady. I had earlier told them that I didn't have tools, the skill, nor the desire to cut my own spacers. You can use the points for your next purchase, even on the same day! My personal opinion is that the Swift is the best boat in the Seda lineup, all things . With the right materials, many holes in the canoe can be fixed. The paddling mechanics between the Kippawa and Mattawa are the same and are the same with as the Shearwater also. I would rate that river as a challenging class II that day due to the high, cold water and the almost continuous nature of long stretches of rapids with large waves. Swift Kevlar Fusion pack boats are built with uretheane acrylate resin that does not incorporate exterior gel coat. I paddle interior trips of several days duration, as well as day trips. Quality built in. The highly flared bow shed rough water and we didn't take on a drop. A comfortable handhold slot and two holes for a rope loop (for cartop tie-down)were provided. Kevlar should be chosen for those taking trips, where the extra finish and subsequent weight is worth it for the added durability it provides. The 16 foot, royalex boat is versatile, easy to paddle soloruns rapids and drops well, quick on its feel, and has rocker enough to get through rapids through class three. If you want an open-deck canoe that feels like a kayak . Swift Kevlar Fusion kayaks are constructed with layers and pieces of S-glass and Kevlar cloth sandwiching a high performance, marine foam core. After an evening of exploration, return by 10:30 at the latest to enjoy s'mores by the fire. These canoes are extremely light, making them easy to carry across portages. Once a boat is purchased it must be picked up within 30 days after which time storage fees will apply. This classic lightweight canoe was designed with Canadian style in mind. I have been paddling one for around 15 years. Don't threaten companies with lawsuits if they don't make it your way. She handled very responsively in the 3 mph current. It pays to let the manufacturer do this kind of work. Kevlar canoes dont require as much maintenance as wooden canoes, but they still need care. Swift Canoe - Oxtongue Lake (used canoes from May - October) 1035 Algonquin Outfitters Road RR#1, Dwight, ON POA 1HO Phone: 705-635-1167 Get Directions Algonquin Outfitters - Oxtongue Lake (used canoes from late Oct. - April) 1035 Algonquin Outfitters Road RR#1, Dwight, ON POA 1HO Phone: 705-635-2243 Toll-free: 1-800-469-4948 Get Directions SPRING SALE! The entire boat has been custom finished by Swift Canoe in beautiful cherry wood which adds some additional weight, however this is negligible and still easily manageable. I replaced my Old Town Tripper (which I sadly had to part with some months ago) with a new high tech boat from the Canadian manufacturer Swift Canoe & Kayak. Swift Muskoka 2394 Highway 11 N. Gravenhurst, ON. These are also ideal for families with young children who can sit in the middle comfortably. Additionally, I had the opportunity to do some class 2 rapids along the Mattawa this summer, which the Kipawa handled without the slightest hesitation. 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