I have a Mohawk Nova 16 which I like but I want to get a lighter boat
for quick fishing trips. I'll be fishing mostly on small streams,
nothing over class I. I weigh 150, I'd like to get the 13 because it
needs to fit in the back of my small nissan pickup. Anyone had
experience fishing out of the solo 13?

Chuck.

After talking with the Mohawk guy, he says the 14 is noticeably more
stable and better for fishing. So the question is "Will it be OK to
drive with it hanging out the back of my small pickup?"

Chuck.

I had the 13 for several years and really liked it! That is until I gained
way too much weight for the boat to handle. It got to where if I took a
6-pack with me, the boat was overloaded!

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Gordon
"CR" wrote in message
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I have a Mohawk Nova 16 which I like but I want to get a lighter boat
for quick fishing trips. I'll be fishing mostly on small streams,
nothing over class I. I weigh 150, I'd like to get the 13 because it
needs to fit in the back of my small nissan pickup. Anyone had
experience fishing out of the solo 13?

Chuck.

"Gordon" wrote in message

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I had the 13 for several years and really liked it! That is until I gained
way too much weight for the boat to handle. It got to where if I took a
6-pack with me, the boat was overloaded!

I've decided that the only way to figure this out is to try both
canoes on the water and try both canoes in my truck. I'm going to be
near the Mohawk factory over Christmas so I'll decide then. If I can
just wait that long ....

I've had both the 13 and the 14 and I have higher regard for the 14; for
me it's more versatile. It tracks better, can be turned with a little lean
efficiently. For heavier people the weight is spread over a larger surface
area, which means that it's easier for you to travel over and into weedy
areas where a lot of fish congregate....
Make sure it's tied in well on your truck, and if you have any concerns,
tie a red flag on the stem. Here in NJ I think you can overhang about 36
inches before the flag is required...
JP


I've decided that the only way to figure this out is to try both
canoes on the water and try both canoes in my truck. I'm going to be
near the Mohawk factory over Christmas so I'll decide then. If I can
just wait that long ....

"Joe Pylka" wrote in message news:pRIib.1673

I've had both the 13 and the 14 and I have higher regard for the 14; for
me it's more versatile. It tracks better, can be turned with a little lean
efficiently. For heavier people the weight is spread over a larger surface
area, which means that it's easier for you to travel over and into weedy
areas where a lot of fish congregate....
Make sure it's tied in well on your truck, and if you have any concerns,
tie a red flag on the stem. Here in NJ I think you can overhang about 36
inches before the flag is required...

My main concern is stability. If the 13 is stable enough for me to
fish from I'll go with that. If I can't get a boat that doesn't fit
easily in the back of my truck, that will defeat the whole purpose. My
12'6" kayak is no problem. My 16' canoe sticks out way too much. I'm
sure 13' will be OK but 14???? Like I said, the only way for me to be
sure is to go there and try both.

Thanks!

My main concern is stability. If the 13 is stable enough for me to
fish from I'll go with that. ...

I'll add that I couldn't stand up in either....
Joe P.

My main concern is stability. If the 13 is stable enough for me to
fish from I'll go with that. ...


For solos canoes, both the Solo 13 and Solo 14 would be considered to
have a high initial stability and relitively high secondary stability.
Both boats have flat bottoms, but will sit for hours on edge with the
rail in the water. I have not noticed any significant stability
difference between the 13 and 14. The major difference is that the 13
is slower and doesn't track as well. In addtion, the 13 can't carry
the same amount of weight. In general the 14 is the more useful in a
variety of circumstances. But for fun technical paddling the 13 is
tough to beat. So if you want to stand in your boat... buy a tandem
because there are very few solos that are very easy to stand in... but
if you're going to kneel or sit when fishing... either should work
fine.

PK

(Paul J. Knoerr) wrote in message

For solos canoes, both the Solo 13 and Solo 14 would be considered to
have a high initial stability and relitively high secondary stability.
Both boats have flat bottoms, but will sit for hours on edge with the
rail in the water. I have not noticed any significant stability
difference between the 13 and 14. The major difference is that the 13
is slower and doesn't track as well. In addtion, the 13 can't carry
the same amount of weight. In general the 14 is the more useful in a
variety of circumstances. But for fun technical paddling the 13 is
tough to beat. So if you want to stand in your boat... buy a tandem
because there are very few solos that are very easy to stand in... but
if you're going to kneel or sit when fishing... either should work
fine.

I don't want to stand, just cast. I need a canoe to fish streams. A
lot of the time I'll be getting out and wading. I'm really hoping the
13 will be stable enough. I'm not going to use it to cover much
distance, so speed isn't much of a factor. But I also don't want a
complete tub.

At 150lbs. you should have no trouble with the 13. Mine was fine until I got
up to around 200lbs. or so. It is a bit slower than the 14 and does not
track quite as well, but I found it to be stable and a lot of fun in small
creeks. The one I had was made of "R84" Royalex and weighed only about
35lbs.,which made it very easy to carry. However I do not recommend the
"R84" for it's durability.

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Gordon
"CR" wrote in message
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(Paul J. Knoerr) wrote in message

For solos canoes, both the Solo 13 and Solo 14 would be considered to
have a high initial stability and relitively high secondary stability.
Both boats have flat bottoms, but will sit for hours on edge with the
rail in the water. I have not noticed any significant stability
difference between the 13 and 14. The major difference is that the 13
is slower and doesn't track as well. In addtion, the 13 can't carry
the same amount of weight. In general the 14 is the more useful in a
variety of circumstances. But for fun technical paddling the 13 is
tough to beat. So if you want to stand in your boat... buy a tandem
because there are very few solos that are very easy to stand in... but
if you're going to kneel or sit when fishing... either should work
fine.

I don't want to stand, just cast. I need a canoe to fish streams. A
lot of the time I'll be getting out and wading. I'm really hoping the
13 will be stable enough. I'm not going to use it to cover much
distance, so speed isn't much of a factor. But I also don't want a
complete tub.