Bad-Daddio,
I have had my 15' Duroboat sence 1997 its a 1996 model. I have had no problems with it at all its a GREAT boat. No leaks whatsoever the joints seem to be really strong. If you havent yet check out there web site www.duroboat.com
I have a 25hp merc on mine and it go's plenty fast enough for me. The boat handle rough water real well also.
If your going to fish puget sound alot you might want to think about looking at the 15'er.
The 14' boat has a 65" beam and is 29" deep.The 15' boat has a 72" beam and is 35" deep that makes for a more stable and dryer riding boat. The 14' is basicly a streched 12'er.
I have owned boats from 8' to 24' and the Duroboat is the highest quality boat I have owned.
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Chinook are the Best all else pale in comparison!!!!!