I have 2 canoes that are use able as well as an old one that needs new gunnels on it. 1 canoe is 14' 7" the other is 17' 4" and both are molded Old Town canoes.. For being comfortable stay away from the molded seats. Molded seats are great but get very uncomfortable if setting in them for long periods of time. Also you need to decide what water you will be using it in if you want a keel on it or not. Rivers and streams no keel is best. While lakes and ponds a keel is highly recommended as it will help cut down on the wind blowing you off side ways and the like. No keel in moving water because it can drag you in different directions when you least want it to. When carrying in them we normally will build a rack out of 2x4s so we can set them up on it.. Always carry a canoe on a vehicle upside down.. If you do not own a truck you can get a kit with sponge blocks and rope to carry it with. I hope this helps answer your questions.
Last edited by Phil from Maine; 04-25-2016 at 04:47 AM.