[Paddlewise] Opinions on double "foldables"?

Next year I am hoping to purchase a "foldable ", probably a double based on
the following needs. Have been looking (on line) at the Klepper  Expedition
II, or Folboat Greenland II. (and less likely Nautiraid Grand Raid 520). I
have looked at M.Edelman's info page.

Intended (and future) Use:
        1) One 6-8 week "expedition" per year on big lakes or coastal
saltwater in the Canadian sub-Arctic and Arctic Coast. No whitewater. Most
trips have been "flyins". Fantasies  include (eventually) coastal Vietnam,
and the large Siberian Rivers (like the Lena), maybe  coastal Cuba.
         2) Perhaps a half-dozen  "day-trips" each year, also on navigable
rivers, or protected coastal waters in the US (by job has taken me from
Pascagoula MS to the Chesapeake Bay). Most of these places we drive to and
spend 8-13 weeks at.

Skills:
1) No interest in white water. Unlikely to learn ability to "roll". Wife is
an avid "tripper", but not a strong paddler, due to congenital orthopedic
problems (mostly shoulder-elbow) . I think that a "double" might be more
practical than 2 singles for this reason.
2) Extremely experienced wilderness campers. We travel "heavy" (ie: approx
300 lbs /gear and food for a 6-8 week trip. She weighs about 120, me 180
lbs. so consider 300 lbs gear plus  300 lbs of "paddlers" for total payload
for long trips.

Any suggestions, short of renting one of each and paddling one for a
weekend? Price is not as much an issue, as  is ease of assembly,
portability, durability, and maximum carrying capacity. We are moving away
from a 17 foot canoe, and would have a LOT to learn, not only in packing
gear in an enclosed space, but getting used to a double bladed paddle.

Mostly I am seeking strong opinions, to weigh against my own still yet
uninformed opinions. (I am a big fan of the dialectic!)




***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not
to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission
Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************