Radu Tenenbaum wrote:

I will have opportunity to try the Acadia and the Pungo at a local dealer's
paddle day next weekend, but the Sonoma is not available for trial unless I
want to wait two more weeks until REI has their trial day.

I'd suggest trying what you can next weekend and then trying some other
boats at the REI trial day. Why be in such a hurry - better to take
your time and try several boats while you have the opportunity.

If you get a chance to try a Dagger Blackwater, take advantage of it.
The drop-down skeg makes a huge difference in tracking ability and can
be easily pullled up for increased maneuverability.

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//-Walt
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// Sigs suck. Oh, the irony.