stevej wrote

I don't understand how dealing with rocks and low water has anything to
do with whether the boat is tandem or not.
Why go with a tandem at all?
If it's all flat water tripping, an open canoe makes more sense for two
people.

Tandem because while I am a fairly strong paddler my wife is not. I want to
tour with her and two singles would simply not be an option. Rocks are a
concern because a significant part of my paddling would be done on rivers in
West Central Pennsylvania. In the summer the rivers tend to be shallow and I
have seen first hand what rocks do to fibreglass. Why a kayak? Because when
we paddled in BC and up in Maine, I really enjoyed the speed and seaworthiness
of two bladed paddles and decked boats. We paddle OC2's all the time and I
like to try different things. BTW, we usually paddle with other boats and
would NEVER paddle open ocean without other boats.

By the way, I have been looking at Folbots since several people mentioned them
in this thread. Does anyone have any thoughts on used Greenland II's. Is it
worth it to buy used? any thoughts on what would be considered a fair price
for a used GII in good condition?

Thanks-Mike