I would guess you have not been into many canoes hardcore
as we use these things in white water races and all kinds of stuff !
And yes sometime packed to the max and we do not seem to have
many problems. Yeah some folks have a hard time of it in the white
water but for most of us that is just plain old fashion fun! The canoe
if used right can take you places you sure wouldn't want to follow in
the falt bottom boat my friend.