{"product_id":"swift-canoes-prospector-13","title":"Swift Canoes Prospector 13","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swift Prospector 13 is a lightweight solo open canoe that is perfect for smaller - mid sized paddlers looking to explore their local calm fresh waters. Suitable for day paddling, being loaded up for a weekend trip or even an afternoon fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prospector 13 has a lovely traditional look with an upswept bow \u0026amp; stern, mild tumblehome to the top of the freeboard and medium volume. This along with a shallow arch shaped hull and symmetrical hull (bow to stern) with a minimal amount of rocker ensures for a sleek on the water feel that superbly blends forward paddling efficiency and manoeuvrability. Ideal for advanced paddlers who can 'heel' the canoe over onto its side to really make the Prospector 13 dance, while intermediate paddlers and those progressing through their paddling journey are able keep the hull more upright with a safe \u0026amp; stable on the water to build that confidence and develop those key paddle stroke skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kevlar Fusion construction offers the best strength to weight ratio of all the Swift Canoes laminate options. Making it not only very easy to lift \u0026amp; load on to cars for transport but also to portage - all of which makes paddling a Swift Canoe far more enjoyable and stress free than most others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kevlar Fusion construction consists of a urethane resin system along with a layer of exterior UV shield. Then an exterior layer of polyester with S-Glass and Kevlar cloth layers which sandwich a foam core ribbing system. This laminate is then fused together with high impact, flexible urethane acrylate resin that is injected during high pressure infusion process to give optimal dispersion as well as a laminate consistency. The Carbon Kevlar gunwales have a foam core and are integrated into the moulding process to ensure a strong bond between hull and gunwale trim this also increases the hull stiffness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard UK Swift Canoes colours in the Prospector 13 all use a coloured cloth to give the vibrant gloss finish meaning that thanks to the infusion process there is little to no requirement repair abrasions\/scratches most of the time other than for its cosmetic looks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor paddlers looking to get the lightest weight solo open canoe that is nimble, efficient and stress free when moving both on and off the water the Swift Canoes Prospector 13 Solo should be right at the top of the list. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swift Canoes","offers":[{"title":"Emerald\/Champagne","offer_id":57597954425205,"sku":"23129","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ruby\/Champagne","offer_id":57597954457973,"sku":"23128","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carbon Innegra H-Weave (Granite)","offer_id":57597954490741,"sku":"24891","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/9254\/7246\/files\/swift-canoes-prospector-13.jpg?v=1790088495","url":"https:\/\/www.canoe-shops.co.uk\/products\/swift-canoes-prospector-13","provider":"Canoe Shops UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}