Shown in Expedition Kevlar – Ruby over Champagne with Carbon Kevlar Trim with optional Multi Height Pods and Kayak Footbraces
Prospector 14
This lightweight, stable solo canoe is the quintessential multi-purpose solo boat. If you prefer traditional paddling while kneeling with the boat heeled over, or sitting upright with your feet forward, the Prospector 14 can accommodate any paddling style. A high-volume hull with moderate width but ample tumblehome, it features a high weight capacity for long distance trippers but offers the performance and feel of a sleek high-efficiency design. Quick to turn and easy to control, you can take your Prospector 14 out for an afternoon of fishing or photography, or you can load it for days or weeks in the backcountry. Available with our multi-height seatpods to create two canoe-style setups, or as a Pack boat with a kayak seat and footbraces, the Prospector 14 is designed to give you a multitude of options for your next wilderness adventure.
Ideal For; Larger Paddlers, Multi Day Tripping, Day Paddling, Easy Portaging, Dog Paddling (take your dog with you!)
Standard Options: Fixed Contour Seat
Shown in Expedition Kevlar – Ruby over Champagne with Carbon Kevlar Trim with optional Multi Height Pods and Kayak Footbraces
- Optimum Load Range: 150 - 400 lbs
- Industry Capacity: 650 lbs
- Hull Shape: Symmetrical
Specifications
- Length: 14'
- Gunwale Width: 28"
- Maximum Width: 32"
- Waterline Width: 28"
- Centre Depth: 12.5"
- Bow Height: 19.5
- Stern Height: 19.5
- Bow Rocker: 1"
- Stern Rocker: 1"
Laminates & Weights
Aluminum Trim
- Kevlar Fusion34 lbs
- Expedition Kevlar41 lbs
Carbon Kevlar Trim
- Kevlar Fusion29 lbs
- Expedition Kevlar34 lbs
- Carbon Fusion27 lbs
- Expedition Carbon31 lbs.
Read more about our trim systems
14' Solo Prospector 1st trip. Amazing boat!
Met Carmen at Swift Canoe on my way home from an Algonquin canoe trip in August. I’d been looking at Swift for the last year and decided to test paddle a couple of their canoes.
Ended up buying A 14′ solo prospector in kevlar fusion. Just got back from a 3 night solo trip in Killarney. Can’t say enough about this canoe! It does it all, both on the water and the portage trail! And it looks beautiful too!
Exactly what I was looking for!
PROSPECTOR 14 SOLO TRIPPER
I recently purchased a prospector 14 Kevlar fusion for fast efficient solo tripping. I’m 6’2″ 220 lbs. I added the multi height seat pods, carbon foot bar, skid plates, sassafras carrying yoke and basalt innegra finish. I carry a single 30 lb portage pack so with the 31 lb boat single portages are a breeze. BTW it’s a joy to paddle
Nothing compares ... so I bought it.
I’m in WY … a couple of hours from the Wind Rivers and am 74 … needed a light and stable canoe for fishing in the many small lakes. Most similar canoes available in the area were 50 pounds or more … this one is 30 pounds. That is huge when you load it on top of a camper and then portage it to the water. The dog refuses to help … so it was a no-brainer.
Not a disappointment!
After 3 years of extensive use back country paddling, fishing, tripping, and all done with a dog on board this boat delivers on all aspects expected!
It has been a key feature on my YouTube channel Open Air Outdoors and I could only replace the Prospector 14 with a Prospector 14.
Bravo Swift on creating such a wonderful product!
Perfect canoe for all my needs!
Easy to load and unload by myself. Tracks beautifully. Perfect for lakes and moving water. Regardless of load, or lack thereof, it’s easily handled. Stable when heeled over or if my dog is moving around. I can stand to cast my flyrod. Beautifully made. Only had my Swift for one season so far. Looking forward to some multiday trips this year!