I have had a 10' double end since 1995. Buy it. I have lots of boats and it is by far one of the most versatile. Stable, hauls plenty of gear, is light to carry and launch, good fishing boat. I don't usually hunt out of it but I have shot out of it and had a 75# dog jump out of it with no upset. I have used it with 400# of people 2 guns and decoys in it. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I done many things with that little boat and would buy another in a heartbeat. I sit on the front seat of mine facing the back of the boat to paddle it. Most of the time I use a long kayak paddle.