Weve updated a classic. The Chestnut Pal has been known as a great general-purpose canoe for both flat and moving water for half a century. Our design retains all the performance characteristics of the Pal. Weve eliminated the recurved stems, which offered no performance benefit, but increased the weight. Paddlers seek out the Pearl as a low volume tandem for day paddles and short overnights, and when paddled backwards from the bow seat, a high-volume solo for larger loads or paddlers.