I go out as much as 2-3 miles on my canoe in the Gulf of Mexico off West Central Florida Clearwater area. It is a 16 ft 82 pnd Old Towne Guide made of Poly Link3 with a sandwiched Foam Core. It is the Boston Whaler of Canoes. Submerged it still floats. I've taken on 2-3ft swells and chop, I have...