Bill, I been a canoe enthusiast for a long time. Have had plenty and tho I prefer aluminum because of their lighter weight what you got should be fine for your pond. That canoe has a lot of room and weight capacity and is pretty stable. If you were to buy a new one it would crank ya a bit over a grand. Excellent buy !! I sold a 17' aluminum off brand in 1984 for $175 and that guy got a fair deal. Enjoy the toy but get used to it in warm weather.

Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.