Since the newer imporved larger 17' driftboats have become a great alternative to the standard 16' models for fishing 3 people, and maybe extra gear, while being just as easy or easier to row, I'm curious just how big are they going to get. And at what point is getting too big? The 17's biggest advantage over the 16' is that with more bottom area it floats higher in the water per given load; thus making it easier to row and get thru shallows. The bonus is more room inside to put things and move around. Now recently I've heard of driftboats as large as 20 ft.?!? And with room for 4 passengers for a guide to row around in (the guide being the 5th person). Wow! Is this true? And how hard is it to row such a monster d-boat. I do have specific knowledge of 18' d-boats but haven't ever been in one. Since motors aren't allowed on the Kasilof in AK, maybe if Bob sees this he can answer about this. Anyone else heard of or seen these monster driftboats?

RT