Hi Erik,

About 20 years ago I bought a used 15 ft green Coleman canoe for $200 and have abused it more than any piece of outdoor equipment I own. It paddles like a scow and "oil-cans" (the bottom flexes) with every stroke so it is slow, but other than the fading camo spraypaint it is in great shape. I store it uncovered beside my garage from -40* to +100*F.

I have a small motor mount on it for a 2hp and I know from experience it will carry 2 big men and a quartered yearling moose with no problem.

The Ram-X plastic material in not easily patched, but other than putting it in a fire, shooting it or dragging it behind the truck I do not think you can hurt it.

Not a classy canoe, not a long distance tripper or agile white-water craft but for the hunting, fishing, family camping trips I do, it works great.

Mike