Swift Canoes Cruiser 13.8

A Super Lightweight Pack Boat For Larger Paddlers

The Swift Canoes Cruiser 13.8 is a super lightweight boat with a canoe style hull and a kayak style comfortable seat which allows paddlers to use either a double bladed kayak paddle, standard canoe paddle or bent shaft open canoe paddle. Designed for slightly bigger paddlers looking for a pack boat with a good amount of leg length and carry capacity which makes it ideal for tripping and expeditions.

The Cruiser 13.8 has the perfect amount of tumble-home to keep windage to a minimum and ensure the paddler never feels like they are reaching over the gunwales to get to the water with the paddle. The mild S-bend running down the gunwale allows for the paddle to stick close to the side of the canoe to ensure an efficient paddle stroke.

Outfitted with the super comfortable Swift Canoes Pack Seat which is constructed using medical grade foam on all the areas that have padding. The firm backrest offers great lumbar support and can be folded flat when transporting. The lumbar support cushion is moveable and can be removed if needed. The kayak foot rests are adjustable so no matter your leg length you'll be comfortable  and will get the best drive out of the paddle.

Kevlar Fusion is Swift's most popular laminate material; this offers the best strength to weight ratio of any laminate and results in an ultra lightweight construction. The high pressure infusion process produces the optimal dispersion of resin leading to an even distribution of resin and a build which is both tough and super-light.

The Swift Cruiser 138 is a great choice for mid-larger sized paddlers looking for a super lightweight tripping style of pack boat with a canoe hull and carry capacity along with the comfort of a kayak seat.  At only 11.79kgs weight clearly is not an issue when portaging or car topping!