[quote author=Mad_Mat link=1416515360/6#6 date=1416588613]"I am wondering if the Tranquility tracks better. I have paddled a Wenonah Advantage they go straight but they can be stubborn to turn. I am looking for the sweet spot. What are you solo guys paddling? "

tranquility is not going to fit that sweet spot I don't think.  I've never paddled one, but from what I've heard they are hard tracking - met a guy on a portage in Quetico that was using a rented Tranquility - he hated it and was exiting earlier than planned because he disliked the boat so much - he said it was hard to turn and that's what he didn't like


the link below is to P-net reviews - only two for this boat; both mention tracking - straight keel 

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I have a Bell Merlin II and Mad River Independence and Wen Rendezvous and PakCanoe 150 - none are "hard tracking" - I like to be able to turn my boats without a fight.

just guessing, but I'd say the Merlin II would be what you are wanting - would have to find a used one though.  Magic is harder tracking than the Merlin, but I think less so than Tranquility.   best to test drive if possible - when I was looking to buy I test paddled Merlin and Magic back to back twice on a lake in somewhat windy conditions - the Merlin was what I wanted for sure after that. (mine is set up with the higher hung seat for sitting, not kneeling)

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Ted Bell's new company, Northstar Canoes, makes a "Northwind Solo" which is very similar to the Merlin II.  Check it out. 

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