Thank you everyone,
Millie, I like your idea of mixing it up. I suspect it would vary depending on the body of water, weather conditions, and amount of time on the water, keeping in mind that you can mix it up over the course of the day. I think that's where I'll start.
It seems to me, from past pictures I've seen, that solo seats are typically pitched forward as you suggest Graig. In any case it certainly sounds like the best, perhaps most enjoyable way to solo, is in the kneeling position. Thanks for painting that excellent word picture Larry. I'll have to see if I can achieve a comfortable position. Would be curious to understand the different styles (Canadian, J, etc) I'll let you know how it goes.
Benson, I really like your 1914 Old Town. Nice restoration. Hope I have the chance to do similar with my canoe. Regarding the canoe I'm purchasing, Looks like the interior, rib and planking, and seats are in excellent condition. The gunwales need to be refinished but I see no visible damage. Only things I don't like are that the gunwales do not follow a nice smooth curve and so the symmetry is not as beautiful as it could be. Additionally, the surface of the canvas has many indentations that again takes away for the beauty of the canoe. Hope these are things that can be addressed. fyi I'm told that this canoe is original with no restoration to wood or canvas. Looks pretty good if it's true. One last thing while I'm thinking about it, I notice from your pictures that you use a wheeled dolly to move the canoe. May I ask for a recommendation for purchasing this item.
Thanks again to everyone for your input, very appreciated
Sal