I am going to start looking for a canoe. I thought about trying to get one from the local outfitter at the end of the floating season here? But then again are there problems with doing that? I noticed a new one for about $500 this weekend from Old Town.

What should I look for in a canoe? I dont want a real expensive one. I would like it to handle two adults and a couple of coolers or a reasonable amount of gear for a overnight camping trip or all day fishing trip down a river or on a small lake.