I bought this canoe at Dicks Sporting goods in early 2011 after the Coleman Scanoe , I bought first, fell apart right before my eyes. I was looking specifically for a square stern to put a trolling motor on. I have nothing but good things to say about this canoe. Although mine is green inside and out and I have never seen another one I am beyond pleased. I have a short shaft 30# Minn Kota that I use on it and it's perfect. It is a bit heavy to handle by myself so I am now looking to buy a trailer. I do have a good quality canoe dolly that I use but it is still a lot of work to load and unload by myself. I am sorry to see that this model is no longer being made as the $1,800 model is pretty expensive for a beginner to start out with. The one defect mine has is with the dry storage. It leaks like a sieve and the lid is nearly impossible to get on straight. I love this canoe and I plan on keeping it for years to come.
