After much review and research I purchased a Souris River Quetico 18.5 in Duralite, weighs in at 56 - 58 pounds. Took it on a 40 mile loop though the BWCA during which time it rained and the wind blew hard constantly. The canoe did every thing we asked it to do, and was a pleasure to fish out of for two big guys. Great Canoe... period.
