Thanks....mine is a larger one as well(12ft)..I have had it on some pretty rough water on the columbia and it has taken it like a champ..I was looking for someone who might want to try this, as I dont want to go out alone.. Tinker, I dont think they are any worse than some of the boats I see running around out there, but I do agree that the way some people ride them, they are aggravating...but mine is made for fishing, not aggravating!! LOL