Thanks for taking the time Mat, I have come to have respect for your opinion.

I took a look at the Rendezvous. I too came across some of the negative reviews of the older models. For some odd reason I am not drawn to Wenonah hulls (Even though I have never paddled one!!).

I'm thinking I need decent volume. I'm not going all that way for a 10 day trip. 2 weeks would be minimum. My focus would be pool and drop type rivers such as the bloodvein and the Berrens.

Yup, I haven't a clue about the rocker (or lack thereof) in the Expedition. I know it has a foot controlled rudder. It should do nicely in the glades. Like my Magic, I bought it without ever having laid eyes on it, much less taken it for a test drive. With no dealers in Michigan I wouldn't be surprised to follow suit with the Raven. Crazy I know.........