I'll try and answer a few of you're questions rolleyes

Larger tube diameter is a good thing as long as the tube design is a good one.just because you have a larger diameter does not make the boat handle any better all it does is give you more weight capacity.How that tubes hits the water is critical to how responsive it is and this is what makes some boats much beter at handleing tuff water conditions.

Of the brands you asked about stay with the Steelheader,and still that one may not fit all you're needs....hope you have a small dog wink
Happy shopping....Os
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