Well, I finally did it.  I bought a used Souris River Quetico 18.5 Duralite.  I normally rent canoes over the past twenty-five years, since I sold my Grumman Canoe when I moved to Georgia. I liked the option of the middle seat so that I can use it as a solo canoe.  I figure if I can handle a 72 pound Grumman I can handle a 58 pound Duralite.  Now that I own it, can anyone offer advice on the pros and cons, care and feeding and how well I have to treat it to keep it in good shape and prevent it for being damaged?

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