I am looking for a boat design.
Intended purpose would be general purpose, use on twisty rivers with at most
class 2-3 rapids, and river/lake tripping in Quetico or similar locations.
Weight matters

Last year I built a 15' Hiawatha with a lowered sheer on the ends. It is a
nice fast boat in a straight line. Great for smooth lakes. On the down side,
it has a limited cargo capacity and I expect it will be a struggle on a
river, given the canoe's tendency to go in a straight line.

I figure I want a 17 foot boat this time with a bit more rocker in the hull
and maybe a bit more fullness in the ends. The Redbird (with the ends
lowered) comes to mind because I have a copy of "Canoecraft".

Can anybody comment on the redbird design or suggest an alternative?
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Tim Taylor