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Swift Pack 13.8
Swift Pack Boat UK
A great all-round pack boat from Swift Canoes.
Swift Canoes Pack 13.8 Shown in Kevalar Fusion – Ruby over Champagne with Carbon Kevlar Trim
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Swift Canoes Pack 13.8
The 13.8 pack boat from Swift Canoes is the direct replacement for their original 13.6. The re-design has incorporated the latest Swift materials and dig features, to bring this popular size pack-boat up to date with the rest of the range. The 13.8 has a wide, stable shallow arch hull to provide good stability, and rounded chines to assist with choppier lake surfaces.
A nice feature on the Pack 13.8 is the S-Bend gunnels. These have proven to be very successful on Swift’s Cruiser line-up, and allow the paddler a more natural, lower angle paddling style, and means less contact between the paddles and the gunnels. As the Pack 13.8 is lightly longer than it’s smaller 12.6 counterpart, it also has more overall volume making it better suited for heavier paddlers, or carrying overnight kit, small child or even a four-legged friend!
Like all Pack-Boats, the 13.8 is designed to be paddled from seated position, using a long, double bladed kayak paddle. However, it can also be used with a traditional single-bladed canoe paddle if desired. Like all UK-spec. Swift boats, the 13.8 is factory fitted with black/gold carbon kevlar gunnels, and a two-tone boat colour scheme, with the ‘champagne’ coloured hull great for concealing any character marks it may pick up during its lifetime.
We import the best-selling Swift Canoes, based on UK paddlers requirements and these are displayed on our website. However, Swift do offer a huge array of material options, outfitting choices and custom builds. If you would like to design you own ‘super canoe’ from Swifts many options, and have a custom-built boat, then we would highly recommend taking a look at the Swift Website. Here you will find a custom boat building tool, and some fantastic videos which clearly explain the many features, outfitting choices and materials available:
If you have any questions relating to Swift Canoes or Swift Cruiser Boats, or would like to discuss a custom boat build and how to pre-order one into the UK, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with of the team here at Manchester Canoes who would be happy to help.
Key Features
- Carbon Kevalr trim (gunwales) as standard
- Built-In buoyancy chambers at either end.
- Bow and stern cherry handles.
- Carbon Pack Seat
- High Back Seat with Lumbar Support
- Kayak Footbraces
- Two-tone colour scheme.
Dimensions
Pack 13.8 14
- Length: 13' 8"
- Gunwale Width: 24.5"
- Maximum Width: 28.5"
- Centre Depth: 11.5"
- Bow Rocker: 2"
- Stern Rocker: 1"
- Weight of a fitted-out Pack 13.8 in Kevlar Fusion with Carbon/Kevlar Gunnels: 26lbs/11.9kg
- Optimum Load Range: 63kg-131KG (140 - 290 lbs)
Colours
Emerald over Champagne
Ruby over Champagne
Videos
Recommended Accessories
A beautiful handmade Canadian paddle formed from a single piece of cherry. A traditional deep-water paddle that excels in paddling on open bodies of water. Perfect for honing your Canadian or Indian stroke.
Made in Canada from black cherry, ash, butternut and basswood the voyageur is an excellent all-around paddle that looks as good as it feels. Our most popular all round canoe paddle, that offers great strength to weight ratio. The shape is designed to offer good protection it shallow waters and works equally well for a bow or stern paddler. The fine craftmanship shows throughout the paddle with its 7ply laminate blade highlighting this. Its glossy varnished finish really sets the paddle off visually particularly on the water.
A highly versatile water proof storage option. Barrels offer greater durability that dry bags and also protect the contents from any crushing. As well as being great for transporting kit when paddling they also double as kit storage at home, and being watertight are also ideal for transporting your wet kit home in the car. Please note- these barrels are brand new and first quality, not reconditioned or seconds.
The single best canoe trolley available, featuring a huge 120kg static weight carry capacity. The adjustable rubber feet allow a customised fit on your canoes hull and the high quality easy to use cam strap buckle offer peace of mind that your canoe wont be bouncing off the trolley. The Ctug dissembles easily and quickly for stowage. The construction materials used mean the C tug will remain rust free and last for a long time to come.
Price £94.95 (RRP £119.95 - Saving £25.00)
The clever design of the canoe portage from Thule means that you get an even more secure roof fit with your canoe while tightening your straps less and reducing the risk of damage of your composite canoe. The padded supports are perfect for looking after your gunwales when roof topping. The potage includes 2 cam strap tie downs with buckle protection to avoid and scratches on your new boat. The Universal FlipFit bracket fits all Thule rack systems and most roof racks in the market.
Price £112.99 (RRP £129.99 - Saving £17.00)
Thule Lockable Roofrack Straps
Keep your new canoe safe with Thule's innovative 4m lockable strap. Each strap contains a highly durable steel core wire. The buckle has a protective cover to avoid scratches on your canoe. The lockable straps offer peace of mind when leaving your canoe racked over night or even just at rest stops along your journey. The heavy duty lock provide a visual deterrent for opportunistic thieves.
Price £69.99 (RRP £74.99 - Saving £5.00)
Delivery Of Canadian Canoes
We offer a delivery service for Open Canoes covering many areas of mainland UK using our own fleet of vehicles. Due to shipping restrictions from our couriers, we are unable to offer a courier delivery service for this product range.
Please contact us with your address and we can advise price and availability for delivery to your area.
Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide
We offer a collect from store service for the Swift Canoes Pack 13.8. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect
For further help and information about the Swift Canoes Pack 13.8, please call us on 01925 818437
