I have a good friend that has a 20' Northriver Osprey. I was very impressed by Northrivers's finishing work and attention to detail. The most impressive thing about this particular boat is it's performance. I own a big block sled and have been around jets for years. The Osprey is a ROCKET. It jumps out of the hole like no other boat I have been on. It draws only a few inches of water, is very stable platform, and it has good top end. But I was still a sceptic....will it pull a tube with a 200lb guy on it. The answer....absolutely! Not my first choice in a family boat, but for a fishing platform that screams "boondog me!", I can't think of how anybody could improve upon the design as well as the performance. If I had money enough for another boat I would certainly consider the Northriver.