ROCKFISH-I have a 16' Duro with a 40HP Yamaha and it is great boat. I looked at every aluminum boat made for over a year and bought this one used. It is sturdy-fishes 3 people easily- and easy to haul and handle by myself. I have not found it to give a wet ride. This is my first post-I feel strong enough about the boat to take time and effort to register. Hope this is useful.