I wanted a small boat that could handle well in slow rivers and protected bays. The Mystic seemed a bit small to be used in a bay, but it tracks wonderfully, even with the skeg up. I had no problems tracking perpendicular to the current or even perpendicular to the wind. I also wanted a boat that could turn easily. With the skeg up I can lean into a 90 degree turn with ease. The only problem I have with the boat is that I'm not used to losing my momentum so fast because of the shorter length. Yet I'm willing to trade off some momentum for a lighter, more agile boat.
