I have always fished a 10ft pelican with my dad and we have never had any problems. I want to hear everyones opinion on them. I am looking at getting one myself. I like the Bass Hunter style boats that Bass Pro carried for a while. I think to get a jon boat that is as stable as one of these its going to take a real wide one. I know they arent as durable as the aluminum boats but I dont plan on running over a lot of stumps or anyhing. Thanks