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Thanks. I did get your pm about that boat but haven't sent them a message as yet. This would be ideal and the price is definitely right. Appreciate the lead.

Yes, I am in TO, so will be heading back to the Gull. Thanks for the offer of advice, etc. I'll take you up on it once I'm outfitted and ...

Many thanks for all the replies and to those who took the time to pm with advice and leads. Very much appreciate the info!

This has been educational. More than that, though, I'm really psyched that I'm going to be able to do this. Looking forward to getting on the water.

No doubt I'll be back ...

After doing more research I'm getting the part about the need for a flatter bottom and hence, why the RPM likely wasn't really a good idea. It Looks like the Necky Bliss might also be a contender.

I'm headed to Palmerfest in a few weeks. Maybe someone up there will have a crusty old boat to unload ...

You were right about searching the forum. A wealth of information.

Based on what I found there I guess I should be looking at trying to find a Dagger Redline or an Infrared (unless that hull would be on the small side), as I want an older model river runner. Wasn't thrilled with the possibility of ...

Thanks for the opinions.

I should have also mentioned that cost is key factor and I either find a way to do this on the cheap or not at all. Otherwise I would look at doing things the "right way" and open up the shortlist to a greater number of boats.

If flat is what I should be looking for than ...

Hey there,

I'm a noob who stumbled across this site today and am thrilled.

I used to do some ww canoeing and lots of tripping in big-as-bus open boats years ago and then later switched to kayaking. haven't done either in 10 years and was jonesing to return to the water.

I'd always been intrigued ...