I have a 1992 Alumaweld 16'. This is the only driftboat I have ever owned or rowed so I am not one to give you a good comparison. I will tell you, however, that my boat is incredibly heavy. If you don't have a boat launch at the pull-out, well, you don't pull out, lol. It is very stable, comfortable, but seems a bit slow to respond, particularly with three anglers in the boat. I don't know, maybe they are all this way. I would suggest that you row a few boats, then buy, wish I had.

Good luck.

RiverMan ><>