My issue with canoes is that they seem to command a crazy price these days while kayak prices are going down continuously...and small canoes are a rare find. After your post I looked for used ones and couldn't find one anywhere in the area for less than $1200...too much and they're all heavy and/or leisure models so no good for what I'd want anyhow.

Mind if I ask what make/model you have? 22 lbs is a great weight.