prelude/maxim

bwright712 · Post by **bwright712** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:35 pm

Could anyone tell me a little about a maxim or prelude.

TheKrikkitWars · Post by **TheKrikkitWars** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:43 am

Prelude: tippy, with little primary stability, and not all that much secondary stability, Hard as nails though.

Maxim: seems fun, nice comfy boat, easy enough to roll. (N.B. I've only had it out on flat water for half an hour.)

msims · Post by **msims** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:44 pm

Maxim was my first boat. BIG MISTAKE. Squirelly and doesnt track well... i've never seen one other than the prototype that I had (in Canada) ... might be ok if you're 120 lbs, but I'd go w/ another boat like the prelude or zoom if you're that small.
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beereddy · Post by **beereddy** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:45 pm

TheKrikkitWars wrote:Prelude: tippy, with little primary stability, and not all that much secondary stability, Hard as nails though.

Maxim: seems fun, nice comfy boat, easy enough to roll. (N.B. I've only had it out on flat water for half an hour.)

Plus very slow(creeker!)
Bombproof plastic

Open Gate · Post by **Open Gate** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:15 pm

beereddy wrote:
TheKrikkitWars wrote:Prelude: tippy, with little primary stability, and not all that much secondary stability, Hard as nails though.

Maxim: seems fun, nice comfy boat, easy enough to roll. (N.B. I've only had it out on flat water for half an hour.)
Plus very slow(creeker!)
Bombproof plastic

Which one ? Prelude or maxim ?

Never heard of this boat (Maxim), who makes it, pics any one ?

Just curious...

msims · Post by **msims** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:27 pm

Gaetan - check out http://www.mohawkcanoes.com/whitewater.htm

"An exhilarating ride for the experienced paddler!"
"Maxim is order-only so please be patient while we custom make this masterpeice!"

Sounds like a fancy way of saying "it's a squirrely boat and we're not putting any hopes on this one being a big seller"

Max Johnston used to post here YEARS ago - actually the Climax paddle I have is one of his, it's still holding up after 4 years of light use.. good paddle.

MAXIM

Length Overall 8'10", Beam @ Gunwale 27", Beam @ 4" Waterline 25 1/8"
Beam Max 27 5/8", Weight (bare boat) 32 lbs. Weight (fully outfitted) 41 lbs. Rocker (symmetrical) 4 1/2", Depth at Center 15 1/2", Depth at Ends (symmetrical) 18"

Designed by Canadian Maxwell Johnston and Mohawk Canoes. The Mohawk Maxim's short length and planing hull make it a quick and playful boat that surfs very small waves. What the Mohawk Maxim lacks in initial stability, is made up for in final stability. A truly exhilarating ride for the experienced paddler.

The Mohawk Maxim - Surf's Up!!

The Maxim is only available by special order, so please be patient as we construct this unusual and captivating boat. Please call for prices.

Open Gate · Post by **Open Gate** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:53 pm

Tks Mike,

Interesting boat

Would love to give it a try !

Walsh · Post by **Walsh** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:58 pm

Mike Martin and Daryl Hall were ttrying to sell theirs a while back - it's in basically new shape. I think they were asking $600 or $650.

Just sayin'.

p.s. I'm talking about the Maxim.

jim gross · Post by **jim gross** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:24 pm

maxim looks like a rodeo boat. wave and hole surfing . if you are creeking go with the hard plastic. heheheheh

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there's one in DC . . .

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