Thanks for all your input! Maybe someone can help me out with this ?!
Full fuel 27 gallons x 6.5lbs per =176 lbs
empty weight of Kitfox is =750 lbs
2 180lbs occupants =360 lbs
Total =1286 lbs
This only leaves useful load of =34 lbs
I assume my calculations are flawed, or am I missing something?

Also I plan to operate on floats which, as I understand gives a gross weight of 1430lbs but most amphibs specs I looked at are pushing 200lbs!How much weight do you lose with taking all the conventional landing gear off?

I have decided on purchasing either the Kitfox or the Highlander and as I was planning on ordering a week ago, I am still confused on these calculations! I am hoping on being able to haul 2 mountain bikes with us, but am not sure if either of these planes can accommodate this. I like that the Kitfox has a higher top speed and that it can be registered in a higher gross with upgraded landing gear. This leads me to believe that the Kitfox is built stronger than need be for LSA! I like the storage area in the Highlander as it looks as though you could sleep in it if need be, and stall speed is a bit slower! I plan on going down to Idaho in the next week or 2 so I can see these planes and hopefully get a test flight!
Since you posted here John, is this a possibility?

Thank You,
Bandit