Slate Drake 9,


A tandem (2-seat) canoe would let you take a friend fishing, true. But ask yourself how often this is likely to happen? Keep in mind that a lot of people are afraid to get in a canoe.

By chance to you have a buddy who already owns a tandem canoe? If so, perhaps you could talk with him or her and ask if you can occasionally borrow it -- you know, for those occasions when you want to take a friend fishing. That would free you up to purchase the Hobie pontoon rig and use it as the primary platform for your (presumably more numerous) trips where you fish alone.


Joe
"Better small than not at all."