I own an early 80's Alumaweld 15'x48" and i love it. The 48" wide bottom makes it considerably lighter weight than the larger 54"'s. It is definitely not as roomy as some of the larger boats but it fishes great with 3 people and it rows like a dream. Plus, when pulling plugs for an 8-9 hour day, the smaller size and lighter weight are a god send. I have two different friends who own boats that are 16'x 54" and when we fish together my boat is always the one we take while leaving their larger boats behind. Just a little food for thought, good luck.