Though I may not be any closer to finding my boat, the replies so far as left me with a little insight and some questains to ponder.  I may not be planning on shooting any rapids, I would like a little manuverbility for at the landings.  Speed?  Speed is nice but I am more concerned with effeciency.  Easy to paddle.  The Magic is eyecandy, and I like the idea of progressive rocker, but does it have to much?  How is it on the the big water, when the wind has picked up and you have a ways to go to get to that sheltered campsite?  Does it take on any water?  The Encounter has some great line too, I bet it would look good in ivory with the dark stained wood, but how is it at the landings with minium rocker?  Is it as stabile and seaworth as Wehnonah makes it out to be?  

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