wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2008 at 8:02pm:

DD and Solus: Thanks for the info. Since both of you guys are solo canoeists...can I ask what type of solo canoe do you use and what do you like and don't like about it? Ever use a kayak paddle with it? I once took my 18 ft Wenonah kayak up Prairie Portage thru Agnes to Kawnipi and back and had a lot of fun. Fishing out of a kayak worked out well and I could get on big lakes like Agnes and Kawnipi and fish when the wind kept canoes confined to windsheltered bays. One drawback was that it was heavier than most kevlar solo canoes and storage size was limited. W13

My solo craft is a Wenonah Prism (16.5 feet).  As for your questions ... looks like you already know the answers.

Pros: Light weight (I've got the 34 pound kevlar ultralite version), reasonable storage capacity (I keep a low profile with almost nothing showing above the gunnale line) and "comfortable" seating--with enough room to wiggle around a bit.

Cons: It will handle a reasonable chop, but when the rollers start and the wind is up, you give serious consideration to staying put.  It's probably a little less responsive on turns (since you are steering from the middle), but I rigged a rudder for mine for big water and quartering winds.

I've tried a double blade with my solo canoe, but I feel more comfortable with a single blade (bent shaft).

dd