I still love the old school Grumman. Even though they are relegated to beach parking on short hauls and camp recreation programs, you can't fault their work ethic. I have seen one wrapped halfway around a rock and beat back into service without a leak. Heavy, by today's standards, yes. But cheap and forever. Smooth extruded gunwales make for easy on the thumb bumps too. Something the hard edged fibre canoes can't claim.
