Thanks for the replies.
I like the idea of the hybrid canoe/kyak things. They may be out of my price range though.

I'm probably going to have to pick up something used. My price celing is probably going to be in the sub $1000 range. I'd really like to keep it below $800 if possible.

If I see one of the hybrids for sale, I'll pounce on it. My guess is that there are far fewer of these for sale than the standard canoes out there.

Jeff