: From the shadow in the picture it looks like the foam is a bulkhead for your
: feet to push on. It's designed to be trimmed to fit the paddler. Can't be
: totally removed btw, you have to fit snug in a boat.

: Since the boat has no bulkheads and thus no floatation should have float bags
: in each end.

: Bill H.

Thanks very much, Bill & Tony. Good news that I can make myself fit into it! Looks like I'll be busy this afternoon then :-) I often see a fair few people in canoes in the area I tend to go so I'll see if I can strike up some conversation with some of them and try to pick up some tips. I'll also look into getting some float bags as well - I saw some when browsing the net yesterday so I know what you mean.

Thanks again guys, really appreciate it.

Neil.