Mohawk Probe 11 – Canoe Overview Design & Purpose
The Mohawk Probe 11 is a whitewater/river-running solo canoe, built for play, maneuverability, and responsiveness. It’s a shorter boat in the Probe series, making it very agile and suitable for smaller rivers, surfing, and tricky water—yet still capable of handling bigger water when paddled by a skilled user.
Construction & Material

• Made from Royalex, a multi-layer ABS-plastic/foam composite known for its impact resistance and durability.
  
• Because Royalex was discontinued, these are older but highly regarded canoes.
• Specifications (from Mohawk spec archive):

• Length: 11' 8″
  
• Beam (width): 28″ at gunwale / ~27.5″ at 4″ waterline
  
• Weight: ~45 lb
  
• Estimated Capacity (6″ freeboard): ~593 lb; (8″ freeboard): ~404 lb
  
• Depth: ~15.5″ at mid-hull
  
• Rocker (hull curve): ~4.5″
  

Performance & Handling

• Excellent maneuverability: Because of its short length and rocker, the Probe 11 is highly responsive and performs well in tight or technical water.
  
• Secondary stability: It has very good side-stability due to flare in its hull, which helps when surfing or leaning into turns.
  
• Rolling & surfing: Paddlers report it rolls easily and surfs well if you lean back slightly to keep the bow from diving.
  
• Whitewater capability: While not designed for super extreme Class V rapids, it's capable of handling Class II–III and, in the hands of experienced paddlers, even more challenging water.
  
• Durability: The Royalex construction gives the boat strong rock-striking resistance, making it reliable on rocky stretches.

Comfort & Outfitting

• Being a solo canoe, it’s outfitted for either kneeling or sitting based on paddler preference.
• Its relatively low weight makes it easier to carry in and out of put-in points.

Pros & Considerations
Pros:

• Very nimble and playful — great for surf, small rivers, and technical runs.
• Durable construction with Royalex.
• Lightweight for a Royalex canoe.

Considerations:

• Because it’s short, tracking (going straight) may be less effective than in longer canoes — frequent course corrections might be needed.
• Its performance in bigger water requires skill, particularly to keep the bow up when surfing or running waves.
• Finding one for sale may be more challenging — Mohawk is no longer mass-producing, so most Probe 11s are used.