I'll skip the "pi-rouge" and the motor (which I own). I like the quiet of my canoe, and I'm sure I'll much prefer the oars, though they may be problematic in tight channels, so poling may be required too. I can paddle for miles easily. In Iowa, that's 4 times around any marsh. We will do some test runs, but my plan is to go light, keep it simple.

September, the water will be warm...

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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