Its time, 15 years of use and decided it was time for a new boat. My 16 ft Alumaweld has been a hell of a boat and caught a ton of fish. I plan on keeping it around as a loaner etc. So I ordered a new Willies. Went with the 17 ft model this time. Is there any real difference rowing the longer boat or pretty much the same. I guess the reason for the 17 ft boat was that to get a 16 ft boat with the same options cost more than the 17 ft package deal, that was set up just right.. Can't wait