Hey mr. bill- Good luck but I have my doubts also. I don't think cutting it down a lot would get a dirigo hull; too wide fore+aft. Thats most canoes anyway. But go for it and let us know how it works.

Went paddling Mon/Tues this week in snow/ice storms on St Lawrence R.
Lots of ducks! Needless to say, I had it all to myself.

New baby son due any day. I might be done paddling for a little while.

bilnik