Snow,
Is the transom height and side height 21” and 20” respectively.?
Thats what the specs say.
Not saying this boat is a perfect choice, but there are plenty of advantages in having a lighter boat. They require less power, more fuel efficient, and much easier to get off a gravel bar. The rivets don't bother me. Nothing that new rivets and some 3M 5200 or other quality sealant can't fix.
The one thing I learned from my previous Alaska living experiences is one boat doesn't do everything. In a perfect world I would own a nice ocean boat, a quality rig for the Kenai, and a river sled with a 200-250 hp outboard jet on it. Then toss in a inflatable or two for other duties. Maybe add a canoe as well
