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I paddled extensively in the explorer 16 triple layer polypropylene(no longer available in this layup I believe). Leading youth trips with completely inexperienced canoeist. I found this canoe very stable and hard to capsize. The youth that were new to canoeing managed these boats well. For the experienced canoeist these boats handle all situations very well from white water to lakes and rivers. Not the fastest boat available but still very efficient. I would not hesitate to purchase this canoe.

I have had my bob for about 2 years It is in royal lite layup. Great boat and I've tried many. I have used it mostly solo, on flat and some class 3 rapids it handled well, although I would not recommend class 3 tandom. Great tracking and manuverabilty good load capacity, and at 52 lbs fun to portage.