Swift
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Plans, Swift - 125 EUR
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Swift is an extremely fast and light canoe for training, competition and touring.
The rounded bottom with just a hint of V means minimal wetted surface and a very easily driven hull. The volume and flare in the stems keep green water out of the canoe in a chop without going high. Midships, the slight flare gives a needed secondary stability in a relatively narrow hull.
Swift is slightly tippier than an ordinary canoe, but not more than anyone with a little paddle experience can handle. In the hands of a skilled paddler, the canoe is extremely fast and handy.
Swift is lightly built without compromising strength and durability. Anyone who is lucky enough to find low-density fir and use epoxy sparingly can make 15 kg and still have a canoe that makes nothing of bouncing down a rapid at low water.
Particulars
Length |
500 cm * |
Beam |
71 cm |
Draft |
11 cm |
Weight |
23 kg** |
Displacement/volume⁶ |
150 kg |
Stability |
One sheet (DIN A1 size) contains the information needed to build the canoe. The station molds and stems are in full size – the lines and construction in metric scale 1:1. |
Intended use |
Touring and day tours for one person with gear in protected waters. Competition. |
* These dimensions can be adapted to suit personal needs or wishes.
** Depending on type of wood, equipment, care with epoxy usage, sanding etc. etc.
Plans, Swift - 125 EUR
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