I am looking for some input, I have a 12 ft Sylvain canoe made in canada. I would like to know if anybody knows anything about the company. Also I would like to try it out without the keel If I remove it what do I plug the holes with. I would like to be able to put it back on if it turns out to be a bad idea. I live on the Snake and sometimes the keel makes a turn very difficult. I would be thankful for any input.