Swift Canoes Prospector 13

Ultra Lightweight Solo Prospector

Swift's Prospector 13 is the iconic Prospector Canadian Canoe is now available as a scaled down 13ft model. The Swift Prospector 13 is the smaller version of their hugely popular Prospector 14 and keeps true to the Prospector hull-shape, meaning that if you love paddling a larger Prospector, this one-person, lightweight open boat could be perfect for solo adventures and easy carrying, portaging and car loading.

Weighing in at under 12kg (standard UK Kevlar fusion layup with carbon/kevlar trim), the Prospector 13 is easily manageable both on and off the water. The other stand-out feature is the hull-shape and dimensions of this boat. Unlike other solo canoe models that are designed with intermediate to advanced paddlers in mind. The Prospector 13 has more volume, and is wider for greater stability, meaning it is better suited for less experienced paddlers, or those who have less balance.

As with all Prospectors, this 13ft version is reliable, predictable, and great all-round canoe shape. Perfect for slow moving rivers, lakes, reservoirs, lochs, canals and even sheltered coastal areas. The standard UK Prospector 13 comes with a fixed contoured seat. Along with all Swift Canoes however, it can be ordered as a custom boat with sitting/kneeling options or a multi-height seat pod for the best of both worlds. Also, thanks to its greater carrying capacity, this solo canoe can easily be loaded up with overnight kit, for those that enjoy overnight canoe camping trips.

As with all the standard Swift Canoes and Pack Boats we import into the UK, the outfitting on the Swift Dragonfly is considered to be amongst the best in class. With strength, lightness and careful thought being put into the components used to outfit the boats. 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 looking 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 the Prospector 13 or any Swift Canoe/Pack Boat 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.