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Some hulls, racing hulls. Cut through waves. Look for a hull that is flared, at least in the bow and stern. They will lift you over...

I think the Clipper Solitude is maybe somewhere in between, but leaning towards cutting through waves. It's what I take to the lake when...

How far are you willing to drive? One for sale about 30 min south of Madison, WI. Right at 50 lbs it looks like...

fyi the Orion has roots closer to your phoenix. It is similar to a stretched out flash fire with some reduced stern rocker.

@ABT I have a Shearwater, too. Not sure I can get all three on the van though. . . :p

I shouldn't like Peregrine either but I'd get another in a heartbeat. It's the only boat I've owned that can hold an all day cruising...

One canoe that would fit your stated needs would be a Mad River Monarch or one of the other Kruger designs, if you can find one. They...

Another boat I’ll probably want?!? You two might be a bad influence…😂

Nothing crazy yet. It is pretty easy to track "straight", but you definitely notice the lateral displacement over a stretch of paddling...

That’s a pretty boat. Don’t know much about Blackhawks so thanks for the info, I’ll enjoy reading up on them. Peregrine is a boat I...

I like paddling tandems solo and I think you’re probably right, a loaded down tandem wouldn’t get pushed as much, and with more beam for...

I remember paddling my Peregrine alongside a buddy in an SRT in a big headwind. The SRT could not make forward progress but kept the...

From the specs, the Prism *seems* to be pretty much just a slightly smaller Encounter. FWIW, I currently plan to run the MR340 in 2027...

I think most boats will have some level in handling difficulty in a stiff headwind. Something with low freeboard would be best. Even in...

That's it! I've also got a kayak paddle with me… and if I have to, I'll turn around in my seat, grab my kayak paddle, and fight my way...