The Swagman - Large Volume, Fully Open Canoe
The Swagman is a King-size canoe designed to
carry a massive amount of cargo.
Released in 1984 in fibreglass, the Swagman was first made in plastic in 1987, when Australis Canoes converted all manufacturing processes from fibreglass to plastic. Today's Swagman retains the original hull shape of the fibreglass Australis 5, with the advantage of the durability of plastic.
The open deck design of this big canoe gives a huge amount of room to load in your passengers, camping gear and fishing gear, whilst allowing you the flexibility to position the cargo for even weight distribution and maximum safety.
Fishermen mostly value the Swagman's exceptional stability that, with the use of an outrigger kit, will permit you to stand up to cast or land
that big fish.
A motor bracket that attaches in seconds, allows you to travel long distances quickly and easily,
and gives the option of a "motor boat" without the need of a trailer or boat ramp to get onto the water.
The enormous versatility and long lasting durability of the Swagman make it exceptional value for money and will see it continue to be a favourite amongst people who require a King Size Canoe!
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Specifications
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| Length: |
4.65m (15'1") |
| Width: |
97cm |
| Depth: |
41cm |
| Weight: |
43kg |
| Capacity: |
300kg* |
| * Depending on water conditions |
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Paddler Profile:
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- Beginner to Experienced
- Teenager to Large Adult
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Recommended for use on:
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- Flat water
- Bays
- Estuaries
- Rivers
- Lakes
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Ideal to use for:
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- Family Fun - room for mum, dad and 2 pre-teens
- Fishing
- Camping
- Multi-day touring
- Hire Fleets
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Paddling Characteristics:
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- Extremely stable - you can stand up to cast
- Slight amount of "rocker" allows for easy turning
- Easy cruising
- Great straight line tracking
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Why you would choose a Swagman...
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- A big volume canoe with lots of storage space
- All plastic & alloy construction - no wood that can rot; the keel is made of plastic, not easy to break fibreglass
- Has a custom made outrigger kit available
- Has a custom made motor bracket (side mounted for optimal biomechanical seating position)
- Safely & easily takes 3 large adults
- the BEST FISHING CANOE on the market
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Standard Features:
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- Wide, flat hull for exceptional stability
- Seats give structural support and are secondary buoyancy
- Aluminium gunnels provide exceptional structural strength
- Protective caps cover exposed ends of gunnel
- Plastic keel provides structural support to the bottom of the Swagman
- Urethane buoyancy for extra floatation is securely fixed into each end of the Swagman by deck ends
- Moulded hand toggles for comfortable and easy
2 person carrying
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Options/Upgrades:
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- Swagman is only available as a 3 seater
- Outrigger kit - single or double
- Motor bracket**
** Recommended maximum motor size = 2.5 hp petrol or 28-36 pound electric
- Colour Options:
- Wide variety of single colours
** Australis Canoes recommends that motor sizes not be exceeded because the Swagman has a maximum "hull speed" that can be achieved with motors of the recommended sizes. Exceeding the recommended motor sizes will not make the canoe travel any faster & may actually cause it to become unsafe.
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Accessories that will add to the safety and enjoyment of your Swagman canoe:
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- Powerblade single paddles
- Extra long Powerblade double paddle
- Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)
- Storage drums - 30 and 60 litres
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