It should come up to speed very quickly and track well, even in crosswinds. It should be manouverable to the point where the boat seems to anticipate your wishes, and have effortless cruising speed and extreme seaworthiness.
Many canoes perform well in some of the above categories.
Trillium canoes do it all. Our designs are simple and balanced. Our hulls are symmetrical with a constant-curve rocker, true shallow arch and soft chine from stem to stern. Trilliums therefore displace and replace water at a constant rate along the length of the hull, hence our speed and efficiency. Continuing the shallow arch through to the stems, combined with the smooth rocker, gives the Trillium its pleasing responsiveness as well.