Swift Cruiser 14.8

High Performance Pack Boat

The Cruiser 14.8 is Swift’s most successful and best-selling pack boat. At just over fourteen and a half feet in length, it combines a fantastic compromise between forward tracking and manoeuvrability. On the water, the Cruiser 14.8 paddles much like a 14ft closed cockpit touring kayak but is lighter, easier to get into, and simpler to load up for overnight getaways. Designed to be paddled in the seated position, most users will find longer double-bladed kayak paddles the easiest, most efficient way to use the Cruiser 14.8. However, it can be paddled with a traditional single-bladed canoe paddle as and when desired.

With the carbon seat being on the base of the boat, it creates an exceptionally low centre of gravity, resulting in the Cruiser 14.8 being a stable canoe to paddle. Those that paddle it, acknowledge that this boat performs extremely well in choppier and windier conditions (within reason!). The Cruiser 14.8 can turn surprisingly quickly for a boat of its length by initiating the bow rocker and ‘outside edging’ the boat through the turn. A very nice feature on Swifts' performance Pack Boats, is the use of S Gunnels that make the paddling position slightly narrower at the top of the boat, allowing for a much more efficient paddling style.

At under 12kg in the Kevlar Fusion layup, the Cruiser 14.8 pack boat is incredibly light, making it easy to car top, portage around obstructions and carry down to the water’s edge. As far as canoe designs go, the Cruiser 14.8 offers mid-range volume combined with fast, efficient forward speed to deliver a very well-designed boat for day trips, overnight adventures and exploring a wealth of British waterways.

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 your own ‘super canoe’ from Swifts many options, and have a custom-built boat, then we would highly recommend having 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:

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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.