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So far so good. I've had mine for two years with no issues and been on the water at minimum of once or twice a week. It's exactly what I expected in a hybrid type of water craft. A little tippy at first but once you realize that your sitting comfortably in a small canoe that tracks and paddles like a kayak everything changes. Don't get me wrong, I love canoe paddles but this thing is narrow enough to handle a good kayak paddle which I highly recommend for this boat. The seat is very comfortable. I've been kayaking and canoeing most of my life (55 yrs old, 6'4" and 245lbs) and always wanted something smaller the has many uses and storage for almost any adventure I throw in it. The Next has solved my problems. I will still paddle my other yaks but I will no longer be using my regular canoe. Old Town stepped up their game with this boat.

I am totally impressed! I'm 6'4" 260lbs and this boat handled great for a pontoon hybrid. It paddles well and it tracks straight. It is rigged for fishing which is one of the reasons I wanted it. I have a Wilderness Systems tarpon 120 and not only does it take on a lot of water, it is also easy to tip even with thigh straps and a careful paddle. I wasn't to sure about the stealth's looks but was totally sold when I saw it in person. Kiwi needs a more aggressive ad campaign for this model because a lot of kayak fisherman would love this boat. I give it a double thumbs up.