### L578 dugout canoes lacked space and stability in open water Dugouts in their most basic form paled in comparison with the raft, even if they moved faster when paddled in calm water. They would have lacked not only load-carrying capacity but also the strength and stability to survive in open water, except in the most expert hands. LOCATION: 578 - [[Beyond the Blue Horizon by Brian Fagan#L578 dugout canoes lacked space and stability in open water|View in Vault]]