Awesome little boat. Have owned mine for 17 yrs and she's still in good shape. I've never modified it. I sit to paddle and use a good canoe paddle, if I need stability I kneel. Great in sheltered water. Of course there are better boats in the wind but what do you expect from a little 12' boat with minimal keel? It's very stable for an experienced paddler. Main use has been for fishing on class 1 to 3 whitewater and sheltered flat water. It's a very maneuverable boat.
