I bought a new XL14 in 1990 for about $550, so one that's at least 10
years old for $600 doesn't sound like much of a bargain. If the entire
trip is Class II-III, the XL13 might be reasonable, but it's quite slow
and displaces a lot of water.


Richard Ferguson wrote:
I think that we are talking apples and oranges, but I sent out a note on
the local club email list, and a couple of emails came back. One
offered a Mohawk XL13 for $600, said it was outfitted and in like new
condition. Another said he had an Encore he was not using, but did not
mention a price.

My impression is the following: The XL13 is a beginner whitewater boat,
but would probably work OK for tripping. The XL13 presumably would be a
noticeably better whitewater boat than my Camper, but not as nice as an
Outrage X or Prodigy X. The Encore is a classic solo whitewater boat,
probably an older design. I think that the Encore is around 13 feet
long, although the info on the web is limited and contradictory.

Not sure if any other boats will pop up. The XL13 is a good deal, if it
is in good condition, but I wanted a little more boat.

Richard





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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA