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Wanna boat

Post by GerryH » Sun Jun 04, 2017 1:45 pm

Would you buy this boat? Why or why not?

http://knoxville.craigslist. org/boa/6151516663.html


Looking for something between a Mohawk Probe 11 and an Old Town Discovery119. Surely there is something in that niche?
Let me add that I am 73 and want a boat that is fairly light weight, but not necessarily full on whitewater. The Discovery is too flat bottomed and the Probe (my heart's desire years ago) is more boat than I need, but maybe one between 12-14' might work. Any suggestions?

Okay, I've spent the past week on the computer burning my eyes out looking for what I (think) want and I've found 2/3 that I think would suit me.
Would prefer used, bu-ut......might go for broke and buy new.

Here's my wish list in no particular order:

Esquif Pocket Canyon

Esquif Nitro

Mohawk Probe 11'-13' (maybe 14')

Or anything similar.

Last, but not least, I haven't paddled in 2 years. Spent the previous 20 plus in a kayak and the 20+ years before that in a canoe. My paddling skills have no doubt deteriorated substantially in that time. For a boat like the ones I've listed I know I will need some (a bunch???) instruction. I live in Newton county.....any recommendations regarding an instructor?
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Re: Wanna boat

Post by LukeRock » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:14 pm

isn't there someone selling a probe 12 just below?

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Re: Wanna boat

Post by magicmike » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:45 pm

I have a Probe 14 in good shape. $450.00.-M-
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Re: Wanna boat

Post by GerryH » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:50 am

magicmike, Thank you for replying. The probe is the boat I drooled over and wanted for years, but now I am 73 and rarely get to float, so I am looking for something that is less play (sad), but more responsive than the old town discovery.

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Re: Wanna boat

Post by ARKANSAS ADV » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:21 pm

Mad River synergy is a whitewater boat with around 2.5 inches if rocker. Great river cruising boat but still quick handling. I have one posted below.

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Re: Wanna boat

Post by arfish » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:50 am

Wenonah Argosy, Mad River Freedom Solo and Mohawk Odyssey 14 are the three off the top of my head I'd be on the look out for.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/6172605423.html
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Re: Wanna boat

Post by GerryH » Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:09 am

Thanks for the info. Will do a look for those.

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Re: Wanna boat

Post by GerryH » Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:41 am

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