i know it might sound like a petty thing to ask a question about but im
trying to get my wife into the sport of canoeing and i want to make it as
pleasant as possible...

i am looking at either an Old Town Guide 147 or a Mad River Explorer 16...
(both in the price range i would like to stay in)... i see the Old Town has
molded plastic seats... is this a good thing or bad?.. i can see the
benefits as far as for fitting and keeping the rider centered, but i also
see canoe manufacturers sell strap on seats with back rests... i dont see
how these would fit a canoe with molded seats...

i have pounded Old Town's web site and emailed them directly but still
haven't come up with an answer...

any help/suggestions would be MUCH appreciated... we plan on about 75% lake
canoeing and 25% river... im probably over thinking the entire issue...

thanks!!

Smed