New here, just picked up an old Mohawk Skipper 13’

[ZacInSC]

Saw this on Facebook and picked it up for a Bennie. Never really heard of Mohawk canoes but some internet sleuthing helped me identify it as a Skipper, 13’1” tandem canoe. Didn’t find a weight rating for it. But I’m going to use it for fishing with a trolling motor. It needs some minor attention. The thwart needs replaced and the seats have no wicker where you sit so I’ll either weave my own seat with paracord (not likely) or buy new seats (most likely). Not bad for $100.

 

[lowangle al]

Hi, you can get a kit to replace the cane for about 30 bucks a seat or less. I think I got mine from Island Falls Canoe.

 

[Gamma1214]

Welcome. Looks like a good start for the canoe collection.

 

[Penns Woods]

Nice looking outfit. Congrats

 

[Erica]

Welcome. Mohawks were originally made in Florida. We have several. I love my 13 ft.

 

[Roybrew]

Welcome ZacinSC, I've got a solo13. Love it

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

The thwart needs replaced and the seats have no wicker

Zac, welcome to site membership! Feel free to ask any questions and to post messages, photos and videos in our many forums. Please read Welcome to CanoeTripping and Site Rules! Also, please add your location to your profile, which will cause it to show under your avatar, as this is a geographic sport. We look forward to your participation in our canoe community.

A 13' canoe can't really function as a tandem except for very light loads. It can be a fine solo canoe, however.

You can find thwarts and cane or webbed canoe seats that are well-made and relatively inexpensive, as well as many other canoe accessories, at both Essex Industries and Ed's Canoe.

 

[Boatman53]

Welcome to the campfire Zac, pull up a stump.
Jim

 

[Bdesign87]

Hello was hoping you could answer a question for me about these boats since there isn’t much info out there. I’m looking to possibly buy one locally. Was the flat back wide enough for a trolling motor or a small motor? Also how was the stability for standing? Thanks

 

[Bdesign87]

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Saw this on Facebook and picked it up for a Bennie. Never really heard of Mohawk canoes but some internet sleuthing helped me identify it as a Skipper, 13’1” tandem canoe. Didn’t find a weight rating for it. But I’m going to use it for fishing with a trolling motor. It needs some minor attention. The thwart needs replaced and the seats have no wicker where you sit so I’ll either weave my own seat with paracord (not likely) or buy new seats (most likely). Not bad for $100.

Hello was hoping you could answer a question for me about these boats since there isn’t much info out there. I’m looking to possibly buy one locally. Was the flat back wide enough for a trolling motor or a small motor? Also how was the stability for standing? Thanks