This canoe is very stable and durable. I fish from it with a 30bls thrust trolling motor and I can even stand up if I need to stretch my legs. I would rate this a 5 if it wasn't for the weight of this canoe. It weighs 90lbs empty and is difficult to carry long distances. I give it a solid 4.

I have used the boat as a tender for my 32'sailboat alot. I mostly row it with 2 oars from the center seat. Used this way the boat is very stable, even in a chop. And it's fast. Paddled like a canoe it's slow and doesn't track straight. But for a poor mans rowing scull---it's great!

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got aq free set of oars

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lots of various canoes,dingys, rowboats etc.

THIS IS A BIG FAT HEAVY SLOW, AND UGLY. YOU CANT CAR TOP IT BY YOURSELF, OR PORTAGE IT MORE THAT 10 FEET, BECAUSE IT IS SO HEAVY. YOU CANT GO ANYWHERE FAST BECAUSE IT IS TOO SLOW. I HATE THIS BOAT!!!

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Had a great time in this boat. It was perfect for a slow Missouri river with low water on a hot afternoon. Beamy and stable. My favorite features include the center seat/cooler and the beverage can holders (for my water cans). There is lots of room in the boat. With a third passenger in the center seat, the canoe still performed well. I wasn't looking for a rocket, I was looking for a family workhorse. Found it with this boat.

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They have a very detailed website. Lots of information.

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Lots of other canoes since I have paddles for over 28 years. Like the Old Town Penobscot for downriver when there is class 1/2 whitewater even though it can easily handle class 3. Love the Penobscot on lakes, too. Doesn't matter if its the 16 or 17 footer, had both and love them equally.