So, I got the "skinny" on the 41" canoe, Bear Creek Cubby, 12' tandem, officially 40" beam. Here is my reply to the OP: "Gotcha. So, I assume you will be turning the boat around and paddling from the bow seat. May be awfully wide for a double stick, I would definitely go with the single blade, which also gives you the kneeling option. Double paddle would need to be pretty long." I would also add that it appears to have a flat bottom, which would add to stability, but I don't think that boat would heel very well. Reminds me of the Stillwater, very stable, not very fast. Have fun with it!