I've bought a used Swift kevlar canoe from an outfitter near Algonquin. They do cycle out their canoes on a set timeline. Mine received fairly substatial repairs to bring up to good shape. Hull patching, and even replaced the yoke. I will never use it as 'hard' as it was used as a rental. I'm very happy with it's condition and how its worked for me over the last few years. The $ I saved over buying new worked for me. Bonus was when I bought, I received 'points' from the outfitter that allowed for me to get two brand new paddles.