I have had a soar for 15 years. I love it easy in easy out. Incredibly versatile. I camp off this boat. My 30 pound dog goes with me every where on it. It is not the fastest boat but is very stable loaded down with camping gear and paddling in 3 foot waves on the Missouri River. Above and below dams. It can take a beating. And after trying many other boats. I always come back to this one