On Oct 15, 8:40 am, Ken Fortenberry
I agree with everything except the 17' length. A 17' tandem
is more canoe than I care to paddle solo,

YMMV, but Ken's probably right on this one. Although I've never
fished out of it (not sure why not), I have an Old Town Discovery 174
that's stable as all hell. It's a barge to paddle, though.

It's a great "family" canoe, and if that's your primary usage or
excuse, it's a fine boat for the money; but as a solo craft, sheesh.
It's too beamy to paddle from amidships; but a bag 'o rocks in the
front seat works great.

Joe F.