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Many places I love to take it do not have the best launch or landings.
I feel it was meant to be used, refinished as needed rinse and repeat.
I do try to be gentle, use docks where possible and it doesn't get drug over rocks- rather picked up and as gently as possible set down on as much sand or a couple sticks for cushioning.

It's been a fun filled return on $500 investment, plus buying a decent sander, sandpaper, replacement bungee cords, deck hatch seals and the Pettit finish is not cheap.

She's a joy to paddle, great straight line stability and according to my GPS I can keep her going at 5MPH for pretty long periods (flat water and no wind of course).