I believe that I am the lucky guy that bought the canoe in the photo at the beginning of this post. I have a cabin in Minnesota near the BWCA and after my first trip this spring I started looking. Most of my experience is in kayaks. I had hoped to find an open-deck canoe that was light and narrow enough to paddle like a solo kayak. This boat suits me very well. It's quick, handles headwinds exceptionally well and is maneuverable enough for my use. Thanks again Tim !!!