All,

I have spent allot of time on the water but mostly in V and flat bottom boats.

Would mostly be used for river trips (fishing & hunting) with no more than class II rapids.

I am drawn to the square end types for possible use with a motor but wonder how they actually handle.

Also wondering if its woth the money to go kevlar. Weight is not a big issue but it could be at some point.

About 1/2 the time I would be solo and others with 1 adult and a kid or dog.

I know this is general info but have spent hours on the web looking and think I might need some advice to help me eliminate what WONT work.