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Overview

The Swift 8+ is the flagship of any rowing program. Designed with a hull for all crew sizes, from 100kg right down to the smallest 8+ available, this boat is meant for 8 rowers plus a coxswain, and the shells deliver maximum speed and stability for competitive crews.

Available in multiple hull sizes from the 808+ (Junior/Lightweight) to the 823+, this racing shell is the right match for World Championships events or training purposes.

There are multiple rigger choices and parts & fittings that have been tried and tested by tens of thousands of rowers before you.

Specifications

Mould # 808+ 821+* 822+* 823+*
Crew weight (kg) 50-65 65-80 75-90 85-100
Crew weight (lb) 110-143 143-176 165-198 187-220
Length (cm) 1600 1685 1700 1760

* Wing rigger only

Note: 808+ is only available as Club A, with Ali Back riggers, and will be around 96kg.

Boat Grades & Construction

Available in multiple construction grades: full spec tables, boat-weight deltas, and the matching rigger / fittings / colour catalogue live on the Flatwater reference page.

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Boat Grades & Construction

Each grade is finished to the same high standard, with a different price point, and may be more suitable for certain situations and environments.

All Swift racing shells share these core features:

  1. "Sandwich" construction (ie. A core material such as honeycomb, coremat, or PVC foam is sandwiched between 2 "skins").
  2. Epoxy resin, cured at high temperature, under vacuum.
  3. Enclosed seat decks for maximum buoyancy (exceed FISA's requirement).

With various grades, you can choose the materials and price which best suits your needs, whether that is rowing in the Olympics or putting out a fleet of robust singles for your Novice Masters group.

:: Carbon Pro - (since 2023)

OverviewFor when every second counts.
Hull & SaxboardsHoneycomb core with inner and outer skin of prepreg carbon, and prepreg carbon reinforcing.
Canvas Decks & Seat DeckHoneycomb core with inner and outer skin of prepreg carbon.

:: Elite Carbon

OverviewFor use in top level competition.
Hull & SaxboardsHoneycomb core with inner and outer skin of carbon, and carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with inner skin of prepreg carbon, outer skin of carbon.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with carbon skins.

:: Elite Plus

OverviewFor use in top level competition.
HullHoneycomb core with inner skin of mostly prepreg carbon for 2s, 4s and 8s; carbon for 1s. Outer skin of prepreg K&C for 2s, 4s and 8s; carbon for 1s.
SaxboardsHoneycomb core with inner skin of prepreg carbon, outer skin of prepreg K&C, and prepreg carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with prepreg carbon skins.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with inner and outer skin of prepreg carbon.

:: Club A

OverviewMainly for training purposes, although with only a small weight disadvantage over Elite Plus boats, can still be highly competitive.
HullCoremat core with inner skin of carbon and outer skin of kevlar, and carbon reinforcing.
SaxboardsHoneycomb core for 2s, 4s and 8s, closed cell PVC foam for 1s, with carbon and kevlar skins, and carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with Prepreg FG skins.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with carbon and kevlar skins.

:: Club B

OverviewSpecifically built for training purposes. Quite heavy, but great "work horses". This construction is relatively easy to repair.
HullCoremat core with fibreglass skins.
SaxboardsHoneycomb core for 2s, 4s and 8s, closed cell foam for 1s, with fibreglass skins, and carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with Prepreg FG skins.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with fibreglass skins.