I'm really sorry to hear about that Erik, I know how much you liked the boat. I've always worried about leaving the boats during shuttle runs, often using a bike chain to attempt to prevent "theft of opportunity".

I was pretty sure when I saw the title of this post it would be your Mohawk we left in NH that was stolen. Can't believe it was the Encore, can't immagine you paddling a different boat.

That said, this may be a sign to ask for one of these for Christmas:

http://www.esquif.com/2008/canot_en.php?id=33

Most likely you will wind up with another red, 20 year old Encore...