I bought the "Green Pig" used five years ago to have an inexpensive, stable family recreational boat. It is 15'8" long with a beam of 40" and safely carried myself, two kids, wife and the dog with no fear of tipping. Typically used in lakes and occasionally on the ocean during calm days (BC, Canada). Lately I use the Scanoe for solo lake fishing day trips. Very stable and quiet but slow to paddle which is fine for trolling. I counterweighted the front with 50 to 100 lbs. I also use a Minn Kota electric or 2 hp gas with great results. Excellent recreational canoe for the money. And yes, it is very heavy although I can pick up one end, lay it into the back of my pickup, raise the other end and slide it in easily.
