Materials
Expedition Kevlar
A strong, lightweight laminate for wilderness trippers who demand tremendous strength and durability.
Swift Expedition Kevlar canoes are built with an exterior coating of clear marine gel coat with layers of Kevlar fabric, Basalt cloth derived from volcanic rock, and high modulus polypropylene Innegra fiber. These layers and pieces sandwich a durable foam core and rib system, creating a long lasting laminate capable of greater elongation and elasticity without failure than any other composite laminate. Fused together with a high impact, flexible Epoxy Vinylester resin system that contains an Ultraviolet Ray (UV) inhibitor.
The Expedition Kevlar laminate is available in clear coat or with interior and exterior gel coat.
Kevlar Fusion
Our most popular canoe laminate with our highest strength to weight ratio.
Swift Kevlar Fusion canoes are built with an outside layer of a clear marine grade gel coat with Polyester, S-glass and Kevlar cloth layers sandwiching a durable foam core and rib system. The laminate is fused together with a high impact, flexible Epoxy Vinylester resin system.
The Kevlar Fusion laminate is available with our vibrant color cloth finish or solid color gel coat finish.
Kevlar Fusion - Kayak
Ideal for paddlers that demand a high strength, lightweight boat for day paddling and touring.
Swift Kevlar Fusion kayaks are constructed with layers and pieces of S-glass and Kevlar cloth sandwiching a high performance, marine foam core. The laminate is fused together with a flexible, impact resistant Epoxy Vinylester Resin creating a kayak that has our highest strength to weight ratio ever. Kevlar Fusion kayaks come standard with Coloured Decks and Champagne gel coat on the hull. The hulls can also have a clear gel coat finish at no additional charge.
Gunwales
Aluminum
Hard-anodized strength aluminum gunwales, finished with durable ABS end caps. This trim system is light, strong and attractive.
Carbon Kevlar
Our unique process enables us to infuse the canoe hull and gunwales as one part by creating a bond between the hull and trim. Lightweight, stunning and maintenance free.
