I have an 8ft outcast that I use up here on the OP. There are a couple things I'd recommend: 1. PFD....always, 2. KNOW THE STRETCH OF RIVER BEFORE YOU FLOAT IT.... if you dont, at least ask around before you attempt it! 3. spare oarlock... I have broken 2 in the last 3 trips. Carry 50ft of rope so you can walk the pontoon through anything you are uncomfortable with.

Also - some previous posters mentioned that its hard to anchor and fish.... I place my upstream anchor in the water Between the 2 pontoons, the other outside the downstream pontoon.... this turns my boat about 45 degrees and makes it easy to cast. I am very cautious when I anchor.... I keep it to slower water.