Speaking of wives and nucanoes, my wife was very concerned about me and my sense of balance going out alone on the river, even though I am a decent swimmer (and even better floater). Then one day we took the Nucanoe out and she paddled around in it herself, and she was very reassured. To me it is very much like a jon boat, only it paddles and maneuvers like a canoe. I call it my "old man canoe" because it is so stable you cannot turn it over. And I love that little cart attachment. So imagine a jon boat that you dont need a trailer (and taxes and tags), no motor (and no boat registration and heavy battery), and no storage issues (I keep it on its side in my garage). But I guess if I had to choose between the nucanoe and the wife, I would pick the wife, cause I could always store the nucanoe at my girlfriend's .....................