I'm partial to Mad River canoes. Have paddled an Explorer, and, for me, I think that it is THE perfect canoe.
You won't go wrong with any Mad River canoes. Bell and We-Non-Nah are very close though. And, depending on a specific use, I love the Bells; like their solos are top drawer.
Don


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