Well as for the amount of wieght you can put in a drift boat. That can vary on the size of boat. I have the 17' Willie and I baught it for that reason. it is slightly larger than the 16' and when you have that little extra wieght it still handles very well. I wouldn't consider anything less than a 16'x54" but I would highly consider the 17' if you plan on fishing a few guys or the kids with their gear. As for the brand of boat. That can get very heated like CHEVY vs. ford. But I looked around and after talking and reading I couldn't see buying anything less than a Willie. They have their act together when maken boats. I was able to see a cut away of some different boats. and it was scary to see how much of a difference was between them. the Willie had much more going for it than anything I looked at. Give Steve at Willie Boats a call and ask him some questions and have him send you some info on the boats you are looking at. He was very helpful to me and a few other guys I know that own boats from them. I know one thing right now they are so bizzy that my cuzins buddy got a call from them and they are running behind a few weeks on his Predator. they have a really awsome product!


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