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... running, and creeking for that matter I'd definitely check out (in alphabetical order) the Blackfly Option, Light L'edge, and perhaps the Mohawk Maxim (or the Phiend of it appears soon:) ) . If you want lighter check out the composite boats, including Millbrook.

I paddle a Maxim for 3 years before finally killing it. The lack of primary stability made for a dynamic ride. The worst part is the stern dent you get in the boat, when I bought mine it had one already, though enough duck tape ...

Great shot!

I have many shots of #FullGnarlz upright as well.

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History, stories, and images... that's what the Boat of the Week series is all about! I know some boats have more stories associated with them than others... but given some of the folks who have paddled Maxims (Richard, Maxwell, and FullGnarlz of course!) there have GOT to be some great stories and ...

if people have some history on these 'boat of the week" entries Id love to hear. having gotten in to canoeing after 2000, I'm curious as to what was going on when some of these designs happened.


oh and Richard.. is the Rodeo out of production?

For the last few years the Maxim has been my boat of choice, it will handle anything you throw at it. It loves to eat up the steep creeks then play big water for desert. It boofs surfs and plays in holes great it is the first boat I have ...

I'll bet the Mohawks wished they had Maxims!



Rat-a-tat-tat.

Toddhunter you are welcomed to mine at anytime

Great feedback, keep it coming

Does Maxwell paddle anywhere, anymore? I'd like to see a picture of the paddle he made. So, the Maxim. My 2nd WW boat, I started paddling it for my 4th time on white water. Sharp chines plus total lack of initial stability ensured a steep learning curve for a beginner - ...

The Maxim has experienced some renewed interest the past few years; I recall paddling with Maxwell at one of the early North Branch Armadas... and proudly own one of the beafy sticks he built for a while too! http://www.cboats.net/c_db/list.php?type=3&alpha=M&boat_id=120&name=Maxim" ...

... boats, and the bottom of the hull is too narrow. I could never get my knees as wide as I like them to be. I like the feel and performance of the Maxim's hard edges/chine. Generally, they are both similar in what they do. I personally like the Maxim design better, but the prelude material better.

I'm a Prelude paddler and have paddled the Maxim a little. Almost bought it, in fact. It was slower than the Prelude, but not by much. Like the Prelude it has practically no initial stability, but good secondary. It actually felt twitchier to ...