After years of flat and easy downriver canoeing in my Old Town
Discovery 164, I'd like to pick up a second boat that would be used
primariy solo on moderate western whitewater (Class 1-II with occasion
Class III). A local shop is selling a new Probe 14 for $700 without
seats, etc but I'm wondering if this represents too much of a playboat
for my needs.
Ideally, I'm looking for:
- lower weight (for solo loading on my full-sized van)
- dry and manueverable
- sufficient bouyancy for a 6',200lb solo paddler with weekend camping
gear
- sufficient size for an occasional youth tandem configuration (I'm a
Scout paddle trip leader)

Any advice cheerfully accepted.

Bill