My search ended today when a Poke Boat showed up in the Birmingham Craigslist last night. I left right after work as the owner said he had several calls and would sell to the first who put the money in his hand. When I arrived I noticed it wasn't the same shape as a Poke Boat, it was wider. The owner took it down from the rafters and I saw the decal Maxi Poke Boat (confirming my suspicion it wasn't a Poke Boat) and it definitely has seen very little use. Only a few scratches on the bottom plus it came with foot braces and a trolling motor mount. I agreed to buy it and went to an ATM to withdraw $225. I've been looking for about 2 years and this was by far the best deal I've come across.
Maybe someone here can answer a few questions. How deos the Maxi Poke paddle compared to the Poke Boat? It is is 5" wider and 2" shorter and I am wondering if it doesn't track as well or takes much more work to move along. I think the extra width will be nice for hauling gear but wonder if it takes a noticable hit in paddling performance. Also, the boat is tan an you can clearly see the weave. How can I tell if it is the fiberglass, kevlar, or carbon fiber model? I'm guessing fiberglass by looks but figure a trained eye can tell which material it actually is.
Eric
Maybe someone here can answer a few questions. How deos the Maxi Poke paddle compared to the Poke Boat? It is is 5" wider and 2" shorter and I am wondering if it doesn't track as well or takes much more work to move along. I think the extra width will be nice for hauling gear but wonder if it takes a noticable hit in paddling performance. Also, the boat is tan an you can clearly see the weave. How can I tell if it is the fiberglass, kevlar, or carbon fiber model? I'm guessing fiberglass by looks but figure a trained eye can tell which material it actually is.
Eric