This big canoe has the same shape as 15' DR and 16,5' DR. With a length of 5.5 meters, this canoe has a wide and long, flat bottom and tumblehome shape. This makes it exceptionally stable, highly buoyant at the bow and it features a very high load capacity. Ally 18' DR is mainly a canoe for those who need to carry a lot of gear, in a stable boat. It easily carries 3-4 adults with baggage. Ally 18' DR is mainly a canoe for plain waters, but its construction makes it perfectly capable on rivers with moderate technical difficulties.