This boat boasts a length of 17 feet and 6 inches with a maximum width of 36 inches and a 14 inch bow height. I paddled a few boats before deciding on this one. My wife and I will use the canoe primarily for weekend trips with a couple of ten-day trips each year. The salesman listened to what I liked in a boat and suggested it. I have rigged it with a removable center seat and love it for extended solo trips. The Winisk was designed by boat designer John Winters and falls in Swift's 'Canadian Touring Canoes' class. Swift Canoes Winisk. Located in Welland (1/2 hr. 2009 : Swift Kipawa Guide Fusion . Swift Winisk 17.5 ft., Weight:53 lb/24 kilos Capacity:900 lbs/405 kilos, Price: $260.00 Becker' Lodge:(prices for 8 days and we are out 10)(Bucket Seats )i n all) Mackenzie Clipper 20 82 kevlar $ 350 Sprinter Hellman 17'6" 48 duralite $290 Tripper Clipper 17'6" 60 kevlar $260 Prospector Hellman 17'6" 60 duralite $260 Bear Creek Merchantile: Nipissing: A Square Stern Tripping Canoe for those who need a little motorized assist!! Mattawa: A 15'8" tandem/solo Tripping Canoe for smaller paddlers. Use without permission is prohibited. It is noticeably tippy when not loaded, and it's not a solo boat. Pipestone-Winisk-Wapitotem-Attawapiskat Staff - Dylan Moeser & Addison Egan connect the rivers with Aidan McPhail & Rohan Krishnan learning the way Campers - Peter B., Aaron C., Ryan E., Dillon H., Linden K., Jake M., Constantine M., Sean W. Send … The relatively high performance canoes we have owned have all been faster than any of the tandems we have owned or rented. Swift Winisk is one of the most popular canoe company, Headquarts out of Ontario, Canada. New!! Bell and Wenonah wet bag[ed], Bluewater and Swift infuse, which yields lighter, more perfect hulls." And I am not gentle with my boats! 2009 : Swift Keewaydin 17 KevlarFusion . I have narrowed my choices down to these two boats and I am having trouble choosing between the two. I have narrowed my choices down to these two boats and I am having trouble choosing between the two. Of course both will be paddled before I purchase (a friend owns the Bluewater and I have spent sometime in the boat). (I haven't officially weighed it yet.) The web site and forum for all canoe users who hear the Song of the Paddle. From Easter, a demo fleet of Swift Canoes will be available within the UK. Wenonah, Swift and Mad River can be found and paddled locally. Swift kayaks Saranac, Bering Sea, Kiwassa, Swift canoes, 36-38 lbs, Kevlar. Very decent 17’ design that I appreciated much more. Mine is the blue one in the water.It's a Swift Winisk. Superlight Kevlar 17' (Swift Winisk, Temagami, or Prospector 17) For longer trips or more cargo. Home Tandem Canoes Swift Canoes Winisk. The Temagami performs a multitude of jobs well and will also appeal to those who intersperse a bit of easier white-water with their flat water paddling. But it didn’t have a V … Go with the Bluewater! It is shorter at, 16'6" than the Keewaydin 17', so I am unable to give a direct comparison. Swift Keewaydin 17 Guide Fusion . Board index » General Discussion » Equipment, View unanswered posts | View active topics, Al Greve http://www.canoewateradventuring.ca South Western Ontario's canoeing specialist, Users browsing this forum: maddogbob and 2 guests. We have a Labrador puppy that will eventually grow to full size 70lbs +/- and we will be tripping with our family pet. 2010 : Vajda C1 03 Basic . Swift Winisk KevlarFusion . $46.50 : $51.00 : View. Feel free to come see it. On my way to decide which canoe will be best for me and the familiy I had the opportunity to paddle the Swift Winisk a few times, always tandem, most of the times on flat water. Trying to figure out how to build me a canoe barn using my wooden fence. 2009 : Tahe Marine Canoe Jyri . Usually all other things being equal, the longer the boat, the less friction at any given point and the faster it is. It's not a boat I ever would have picked without some encouragement from the sales staff, but... this is a great boat for the experienced paddler. Very good condition. If you're used to a prospector and think those big lake boats that track without steering and have a long water line so are really fast, are boring, this is the big lake boat for you. Prices generally range from $1600 to $2400, depending on the model, construction and condition. In the spring and fall, we usually have a number of used rental canoes for sale at our Oxtongue Lake store. It’s a really slick boat. I used it as either a Hire boat here in Knoydart or during my client trips in the UK. It's a long boat, but there are longer. North Canoe: Order now for delivery in April 2021 and save on the 2020 prices. For sale is a Swift Prospector 16 in the kevlar fusion layup. Add to compare. Glen, I have both fat fingers and poor editing skills. Made in 2017, this canoe has never been paddled and thus is in new condition. It is the expedition kevlar lay-up. Please select a subject. Sliding bow seat frame and kneeling keel. Prospectors, Kipawa and Keewaydin. 2009 : Swift Yukon Royalex . Copyright © 2007-2020 CCR Inc. All rights reserved. I can handle my 40 lb Swift Winisk with no problem at all. Osprey: A 14'10" Solo Tripping Canoe, originally John's personal boat. Sliding bow seat frame and kneeling keel. Recently redesigned by David Yost about 6 years ago and it’s only gotten better since. I for sure was not particularly impressed with the Sundance and Destiny, like I was with the one you forget to mention: the Minstrel from Pat Moore! The lakes that I will be on will be small with some larger bodies of water as well. It makes for an ideal boat for canoe tripping in the UK or beyond. from Peace Bridge or Rainbow). Swift 222 Cruiser 18.5', Swift Keewaydin 17', Swift Winisk 17.5', Swift Temagami 17.5', Swift Algonquin 17', Swift Prospector 17' C1 Solo Swift Shearwater 16.5', Swift Keewaydin 15' C2 Rec (Sprint Only) Swift Kipawa (16'6"), Swift Keewaydin 16 In our opinion, the best rentals are the 222 Cruiser, Keewaydin, Northwind or Winisk as they have a Swift 17'6'' Winisk Canoe Atlantic Blue Special Edition - $1000. I have been the owner of a Winisk for about 12 years now. Please enter a message. They are 2 and 5. The finial decision on the details was when I went to the Swift booth at the Outdoor Adventure Show in February. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. For many skilled paddlers, the greatest pleasure is … The Keewaydin, in my opinion, is second only to the Swift Winisk for: Seaworthyness, Stability, Speed, ability to carry a load. Length: 17′ 6″ Materials: Expedition Kevlar, Kevlar Fusion, Carbon Fusion Many paddlers – particularly those with small children – do not want to give up performance in exchange for stability and volume. Of course both will be paddled before I purchase (a friend owns the Bluewater and I have spent sometime in the boat). All wood is cherrywood. Jonathan Winter, the designer, got this one right. Do not want ot have to do this again. Although I have heared of others who have, I have had no trouble related to lay-up or contruction. Very good condition. I am looking for feedback and recommendations on either these two canoes (Bluewater Freedom 17 Tripper or Swift Winisk). $40.50 : $45.00 : View. We own a Bluewater Freedom tripper as well and I have paddled the Winisk, I really don`t see that you would have any dislikes with either boat, both perform very well for their deigned usage. And I'm still shaking my head about the speed thing. Add to wishlist Added to wishlist Removed from wishlist 2. Kiddo #1 is up front, Kiddo #3 is duffing in the center, or more accurately, bouncing around in the center, and Lovely Wife is paddling stern: The Keewaydin 17. I am looking for feedback and recommendations on either these two canoes (Bluewater Freedom 17 Tripper or Swift Winisk). I've had one for a couple years now, bought it second hand. Makers Spec Designed by John Winters Length: 17’ 6” Gunwale Width: 36” Waterline Width: 32.5“ Bow Height: 22” Stern Height: 19” Centre Dep Swift Winisk - Song of the Paddle Forum We've updated our Privacy Policy and by continuing you're agreeing to the updated terms. 2009 : Swift Kipawa GoldFusion . I have paddled many a Swift Canoe before, from the Prospector to the Winisk, but settled on the Keewaydin 17. Maybe he's right, but this is not a slow boat. In defense of the winisk, I bought one several years ago second hand and have tripped with it extensively including coastal superior and even a little whitewater although, it certainly is not my choice for a WW boat. By using this site, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as described in this, Bluewater Freedom 17 Tripper or Swift Winisk, Lady Evelyn River/Maple Mountain/Sugar Lake Loop, Opasatika/Missinaibi/Moose Rivers from Highway 11, It is currently December 23rd, 2020, 8:31 pm. I'm not sure there's another lake type boat that's as fast as this one for the same length. I would like to paddle my Swift Winisk on a solo trip of 3-4 days covering 20km a day. This kind of paddling requires a fast, seaworthy canoe that has the ability to effciently carry the gear necessary for extended trips. I want them to grow up with an appreciation of canoeing and all of its associated pleasures. The strips are at 1/4x3/4 right now. A lot of people I know are like slinky's.They're not good for much but they are fun to watch when you push them down the stairs. https://paddling.com/gear/swift-canoe-kayak-algonquin-17-canoe June 7th, 2011, 03:40 PM #159. 2020 is nearly in the rearview mirror. I used to work for them when their shop was in Guelph. Best ~17 ft. designs are Bluewater's Freedom 17, Bell's NorthWind, Swift's Keewaydin 17 and Winisk 17.5, and WeNoNah's Spirit II. Although I feel the Bluewater is a much better made boat then the Swift. Beautiful boats, extremely light yet durable. 2009 : Vajda C1 03 Marathon . The rest of my family is in the Blue Canoe, the Swift Winisk at 17 feet long, and about 53 pounds or so. ... 17" Grumman here, the trick is to load it up with a bit of weight and ensure the weight its balanced a bit fore. View larger image Ad id: 911192660725463: Views: 72: Price: $1,000.00. Hi K2, We have a Swift Kipawa kevlar canoe. While the Temagami may not have quite the speed of the Winisk, it has enormous stability and room for gear, pets and children. It's keeless, that's why it doesn't track as well as some boats, and it has a bit of rocker, so a bit more responsive. While the Swift Temagami may not have quite the speed of the Winisk, it has enormous stability and room for gear, pets and children. If you need a beautiful, light and performing canoe or kayak jump on board and save. Lot 9: Swift Winisk Canoe Select Subject. Gorgeous dark blue, their fiberglass setup with cherry decking and gunwales. ... December 17, 2017. Having the cherry decks and gunwales of one of my canoes (Swift Winisk) replaced due to weathering. Winisk: A 17'6" Tripping Canoe for big loads and long trips on big, open lakes and rivers. Most are Kevlar and often include popular models from Swift, like the Kipawa, Prospector, Keewaydin and Algonquin. The old tarping method held too much moisture. Swift Canoe & Kayak is a leading manufacturer of high quality composite canoes and kayaks, built right here in Canada. The Tripper is vacuum-bagged using epoxy resin. Saying it's not as fast as some needs some qualification. Build quality is another consideration. Whilst not a Carbon Wheelset, I do have a Carbon canoe ( Swift Winisk - Carbon-Kevlar layup) and an older plain Kevlar boat ( Swift Kipawa ) Regarding the Winisk ... 2011 at 15:17) May 14th, 2010, 11:17 PM #151. srt8. Length: 17′ 6″ Materials: Expedition Kevlar, Kevlar Fusion, Carbon Fusion. Swift 17'6'' Winisk Canoe Atlantic Blue Special Edition - $1000 . but more to a Swift Winisk? Research has led me to the Wenonah Sprit II, the Nova Craft Prospector, Swift Temagami, Winisk, Algonquin or Kipawa or the Mad River Explorer. Swift 222 Cruiser 18.5', Swift Keewaydin 17', Swift Winisk 17.5', Swift Temagami 17.5', Swift Algonquin 17', Swift Prospector 17' C1 Solo Swift Shearwater 16.5', Swift Keewaydin 15' C2 Rec (Sprint Only) Swift Kipawa (16'6"), Swift Keewaydin 16 In our opinion, the best rentals are the 222 Cruiser, Keewaydin, Northwind or Winisk as they have a All wood is cherrywood. 2009 : Swift Kipawa CarbonFusion . For many skilled paddlers, the greatest pleasure is realized when on large, wind swept lakes. 3 Seat Superlight Kevlar 18.5' for 3 adults (Swift 222 Cruiser) Cruiser with an extra seat for an extra paddler. I need to store a 16.5 and a 17.5 foot canoe. Excelling in Fibreglass, Kevlar, Carbon. 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. Fast and secure, the Winisk is the quintessential flatwater tripping canoe for longer trips. I was up on a road trip this past fall and we stopped by Mid Canada Fiberglass (Scott Canoe ) in New Liskeard for a facility tour, they assured us that they would keep the same level of workmenship that went into all the Bluewater models from Guelph, including baking and vacum bagging. It is not light for a boat of its type. But if you're used to paddling any keeless river boat (such as my 16 foot prospector) you will think it's both fast and tracks like a charm. In doing the 5/8" inwales, I also planned on routing in 1/4 scuppers, somewhat for weight savings, but mostly for a place to attach stuff. With a company motto "People who paddle, paddle Swift". For tandem use we have since moved on to fast canoes ( Wenonah Jensen 18, Swift Winisk, and now a Kevlar Wenonah Escape) for the relatively protected waters in inland Florida or the Intercoastal waterway . Canoes ( Bluewater Freedom 17 Tripper or Swift Winisk ) replaced due to weathering been faster than any of tandems... 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