My old boat wasn't thin. I never thought it was anyway. It was light. Light enough that I could let it ground on falling water and slide it back into the river by myself. I hope the new boat isn't too heavy. The lightness is what makes these boats so awesome. Being able to carry three people, tons of gear, a big loaded cooler, in a 20' boat that I can move around like a canoe was one of the biggest selling points. I don't think it's that much heavier though. We'll see.