Thanks for all the replies guys, far more response than I ever expected. To be honest I own a 16' 1992 Alumaweld. The boat is fine but it seems overly built to me, thing is like rowing a tank. But, this is the only DB I have ever rowed. I would love to row a Lavro sometime.

I posted this question as we are looking to buy another DB for work....I make my living as a fisheries biologist and we are needing it for research.

We ordered a Willies several days ago. Thank you again to all of you.

RM