Swift Canoe Wildfire

Swift Canoes Wildfire

Originally designed in the early 1990’s as part of the ‘Fire’ Series of solo canoes. The Wildfire sits in the middle of these boats at 14ft in length. The Wildfire has a moderate (equal) rocker (2.5”) at each end, and when the boat is leant into a turn, the waterline length is even shorter, making for very fast, tight turns. The Wildfire is similar to the Swift Dragonfly in length and shape; however, the Wildfire is 3 inches wider and instead of a rounded hull, it has a shallow arched hull-shape. This means the Wildfire is more stable on the water, and probably better suited for less experienced paddlers.

The Wildfire was designed as a fast-cruising boat, suitable for open water, and the nicely flared bow helps to deflect small waves, for a drier ride. Due to it being a short boat and having good manoeuvrability it is also capable of tacking smaller rapids (deep water) in the right hands. As with the Flashfire and Dragonfly models, the Wildfire the seat hanging system has been designed so that it can be easily customised (some DIY skills would be required). This allows precise adjustments to be made to suit different paddlers needs and preferred paddling position.

As is the case with all the Swift Canoes we import into the UK, the outfitting on the Prospector series of open boats is considered amongst the best available. With strength, lightness and careful thought being put into all the components and materials used during their construction. The Carbon/Kevlar gunnels are extremely light, yet durable and are infused into the hulls Kevlar Fusion material for superior strength. The Kevlar Fusion hull is popular due to its high strength to weight ratio, providing great abrasion and impact resistance (as far as composite boats go). Available in Swifts two-tone colourway- Emerald or Ruby over Champagne, which provides a smart look, and the Champagne coloured hull makes it harder to see scratches or character marks that the underside may pick up during it’s time on the water.

Key Features

• 1x Cherry contoured, webbed seat.
• Built-In buoyancy chambers at either end.
• Bow and stern cherry handles.
• 2x Cherry Thwarts
• Kevlar Fusion hull material.
• Black and Gold Carbon/Kevlar integral gunnels.
• Two-tone colour scheme.

Dimensions

• Length: 14'
• Gunwale Width: 27"
• Maximum Width: 30"
• Waterline Width: 26.5"
• Centre Depth: 12.5"
• Bow Height: 18.5"
• Stern Height: 16.5"
• Bow Rocker: 2.5"
• Stern Rocker: 2.5"
• Weight of a fitted-out Wildfire in Kevlar Fusion with Carbon/Kevlar Gunnels: 28lbs/12.7kg
• Optimum Load Range: 73kg - 127kg (160 - 280 lbs)