tracking in bow seat vs center seat

[Steve in Idaho]

Thanks for your input Steve. Funny that you mentioned the Malicite, I tripped in a Kevlar one for years, paddling from the bow seat. It was a boat that I thought would have been too unstable paddling empty from the stern. When I tried it out I thought that I might immediately flip over but was surprised that it felt as stable as my larger and heavier boats. It gave me a greater appreciation for that hull.

I love my Kevlar Malecite! But it doesn't quite match the Prospector or the Coho for secondary stability. OTOH, it is my fastest canoe (so far).