I've been half heartidly looking for a solo canoe for a little while but being I haven't had the right money at the right time most canoe's I've found haven't worked out. I found a cedar strip last night at a great price $400 and am thinking about getting it when I'm down in the twin cities this weekend. I haven't delt much with cedar strips so I don't know exactly what to be looking/ asking for when trying to figure out if $400 is a great deal or hiding a great problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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