Wanna boat

[GerryH]

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?

[LukeRock]

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

[magicmike]

I have a Probe 14 in good shape. $450.00.-M-

[GerryH]

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.

[ARKANSAS ADV]

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.

[arfish]

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

[GerryH]

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

[GerryH]

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