A couple of points I can clear up from these posts. Or better, just give you my opinion.

1> Its not a good idea to put the puma in a class 3 + river. The PAC 1200 is even less capable. Class 4 is big water and these are small boats. Sure it can be done but its just not what they are made for.

2> Aire boats are made in Idaho, so is Maravia. Both are very nice boats. Both factorys are located in Garden city, part of Boise.

3> 3 guys fishing off a cat boat... gee.. think about that one ??? I guess it could be done but its not really what you would call fun.

4> Cat boats kick ass !!! that is a fact. Use them for river running and they can't be beat. They do happen to be second rate for fishing. I have 3 boats. Aire Cougar, 16 foot Alumaweld drift boat ( its getting old and is still in great shape) and a 21 ft Northwest Jet. Each has its job and I use them all quite a bit each year. If for some reason I could only keep one, it would be the drift boat.. Three guys no problem, river, lake whatever