Thanks Pat, they are live and in person, no imposing, that's not to say it can't be done!
Bill, it's a 1983 Mad River Independence 15'r.
Not an ultra lite canoe, but it is the lightest craft in my fleet, except for a 10' non-skinned wood frame kayak. It doesn't float well with me in it. The Mad River has been on plenty of trips and shows it's age, but it still does it's job without any issues.