re: I didn't talk shite, but I guess I'll eat crow

Check out Dagger and Perception. I own boats from both companies and they are great. If you have local independent outdoor stores where you live that's a good place to look for used. They normally have bulletin boards where their customers will sell their old gear when upgrading.

Some paddling forums online have sections to move boats too.

Good luck and enjoy. Paddling down a river is one of the joys in life.