Canoe Comparison- Swift Keewaydin 16 vs Prospector 15

One of the most common questions we hear from customers when deciding on a Swift canoe is: how do I choose between a Prospector and a Keewaydin?
Thankfully, our friends Joanne and Leon are two of the best people to answer that question. As owners of beautiful Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Provincial Park, they know all about canoe design. Their camp has the largest private fleet of Swift canoes in the world with over 75 Swift Kipawas in inventory, but with retirement on the horizon they were looking for a lightweight canoe to make their adventures easier. We visited them on Teepee Lake so they could test the right canoe for their needs, and as you'll see they have a great perspective about what to look for when shopping for a canoe.
Intro- 00:00-00:42
Meeting Joanne & Leon- 00:55-1:55
Determining Their Canoe Needs- 1:55-5:10
Test Paddling & What They Learned- 5:10-6:40
Leon & The Keewaydin 16- 6:40-8:10
Joanne & The Prospector 15- 8:10-10:10
Why The Keewaydin 16- 10:10-12:26
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[@m__r1100]

What an inspiring couple. I hope I'm still paddling, pedalling and walking at that age...

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

I needed to see this. I spent my life desiring the most high tech products available. Now that I’m in my 50s, I’ve been appreciating tradition much more. I wish I could combine the two, without adding the extra weight. Unfortunately, that’s simply impossible.

[@Canoejerry]

This is very important for mental health to see that people in their 70s still paddle. I am excited to know that it’s possible into the 90s Bill. I have 3 canoes, only one is a swift - prospector 15 mostly run in small ponds and creeks. It’s amazing. You missed my favorite part but that is likely because it’s universal in all your boats. The seats. I love my other two canoes but it’s really hard to want to paddle any length of time without those swift seats. Truly amazing comfort in the seats.

[@joannetpt]

Thank you, Bill, for making this video for us! We have been having this discussion for several years. It's time to make the decision and this video helps immensely.

[@SwiftCanoeKayak]

glad we could help!

[@maydanlex]

Thanks for the breakdown of their decision. My wife and I were up in the air over the old standby Prospector or the Keewadin. Love both but in the end we picked the Keewadin. It came down to research and how it handled in the wind. It really wasn't an easy decision but we honestly felt we couldn't go wrong with either. Plus we LOVE the name KEEWADIN.

[@bradlepaddle9512]

Congratulations it is definitely worth considering the combi the versatility It adds in the long run. I wish I had... but absolutely love my P16.

[@titanecampi]

great video Bill, we own a Keewaydin 16 that we bought in 2013. Its is a carbon fusion and weigh around 35 pounds. It is perfect for a 72 years old to pick up and portage. Also in a previous video you mentioned that the Keewaydin is sea worthy. This summer we did a 5 day trip in Laverendrye park and on the first day we had strong wind with 20 inches wind. The canoe cut through the wave with no problem and when we where positioned sideway we experienced the wave being forced under the canoe and not over. We felt very safe . Roland

[@tobinspiller2056]

Super informative video. Great to see the couple working through their decision process.

[@dritch2472]

Very useful video. Thanks.

[@Kawartha65]

What a great couple ….very inspiring!

[@Freynightwalker]

Great video with two families that have such history in Algonquin. It was great to see you and Kate chattin Bill. As an aside, my wife and I have had similar experiences. Cheers!

[@mmmbass6068]

Man, I wouldn’t want to step out of line at Camp Arowhon!