...So um,uh,...if a 6 ft. 4-260lb. Illinois boy ,who was almost 59, full of lower back arthritus, and fighting not only financial constraints,but spousal ...(?" drag" ?)...on purchasing another (I have an Oldtown Penobscot) conoe,...  what sort of tandom would work well going backwards untill my former bowsman (he's 16 now and- awfully busy !) starts to have a little more time for Dad ? I'd like to buy some sort of kevlar boat that's not asymetrical in the bow vs stearn rises.   At the same time,I'd need something 'efficient' enough to keep me from being completley dominated by the wind. Of course, I'd look for used, but what is it that would work the best for a compromised purpose?  What did 'you guys' use ''coming up?'' What worked, and what did'nt ?    Got any usefull advise?  Got any good storries?  I'd just love to hear tails of what worked, and what didn't.      Please share your mistakes and succeses so that I and other beginers might learn.