: Larry,

: Thank you very much. That is helpful. Theory is one thing (the Pax 18 should
: be significantly faster than my Night Heron), but then there is practice.

: My hope is to find someone in the NY area to do a test paddle with.

: Ruedi

Speed depends on the engine (you). While the Pax 18 can be faster than the NH it takes a fair amount of power to keep it at that speed. The NH might actually be easier to paddle at a slower speed.

Bill H.