I talked to Richard and Sam at Mohawk to see if there was a place to test the Viper before buying. They recommended asking on the Cboat forum........SO I am asking if anyone would mind letting me demo their Viper, before I purchase one? I am in Connecticut but travel through out New England on most weekends.
Thank you
Wayne
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Test ride Mohawk Viper
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...i've had a couple
Not that I have one (anymore - however a great boat) which length are you interested in? Really depends on your weight and size.
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Pierre LaPaddelle
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ncdavid's reply to your question is well worth considering.
Western Canoeing (Clipper) is licenced to produce composite Vipers. I have a 12', in "Kevlar Duraflex" (proprietary layup) which is bombproof, and has lasted over 20 years, with only minor repairs. If you want a lighter boat, you can specify they alter the layup.
They will also make a Viper 11. Same comments.
On my hull, they increased the depth, especially in the ends, so for big water, you get a dryer ride. (You can specify it be trimmed down if you wish, which makes for easier rolling.)
Being composite, the hull is stiffer than Royalex, and I think this improves performance.
A good boat! Hard chines amidships, softening toward the ends (unlike -- say -- the Ocoee, which carries hard chines right to the ends.) Good rocker -- surfs well.
Western Canoeing (Clipper) is licenced to produce composite Vipers. I have a 12', in "Kevlar Duraflex" (proprietary layup) which is bombproof, and has lasted over 20 years, with only minor repairs. If you want a lighter boat, you can specify they alter the layup.
They will also make a Viper 11. Same comments.
On my hull, they increased the depth, especially in the ends, so for big water, you get a dryer ride. (You can specify it be trimmed down if you wish, which makes for easier rolling.)
Being composite, the hull is stiffer than Royalex, and I think this improves performance.
A good boat! Hard chines amidships, softening toward the ends (unlike -- say -- the Ocoee, which carries hard chines right to the ends.) Good rocker -- surfs well.
C'est l'aviron. . . !
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