Lofty,

I have a raft (maravia spider with downriver frame room for three).

When I had my f150, I threw the frame on the truck rack and the deflated boat in the back. Now I have access to a 12 foot utility trailer, which makes things easier and puts me on and off the water faster (no need to inflate at put in and deflate at take out).

Rafts draw less water, are great for lower water and more forgiving against rocks. A driftboat will get you on the water faster, has more "dry" storage and is easier to row. If you pull plugs all day, get a driftboat.

My reason for a raft was twofold: my wife didn't want to see a driftboat in the front yard (the raft sits on an elevated platform in the garage); and I wanted the ability to leave the frame at home and use it as a paddle boat.

Tight lines.

Spookalotafish