I bought my Dirigo 17 in Blue Hill Maine in the '80's, serial # DIG 10261 D787. It was the vanguard of the Canadian/American free trade agreement since I paddled it across the border to avoid paying the duty. It is still in excellent condition. Long ago I replaced the original, cramp generating, one toe steering, and added the sailing kit they recommended at the time. That kit into the garbage can beside the cramp generator a week later, and I replaced the sail with a golf umbrella. The Dirigo, (stupid name) still turns heads wherever I paddle and lowering myself into the beautiful steam bent ash cockpit is like sliding back into the womb.