Just wanted to stop in and say hello. Been paddling a few years just not in a canoe...yet. I picked up a 2000 model Mohawk Blazer 16. Going to trip it on our next annual trip down the Oconee River here in Ga. Cleaned it up and put Gator Glide on the bottom to help skip over logs and shallow places. Lurked on here for a few weeks and have enjoyed the forum. Already used some tips and tricks to help outfit the canoe such as putting tie down loops along the gunnels. We trip in comfort with no portage so my load is about 200 lbs ( lots of beer n ice. 2 coolers). Been using a 15'4" Gheenoe but its heavy. Its about 5-6 day venture. Well enough for now ya'll will be hearing from me later. Thanks for allowing me to join the forum and for all the help I have already received.