I am at 275, had a panfish and loved it. Stable is not a problem because you never have to move. I had a bigger motor and I liked that, but I went to lakes as well as skinney water. Caught more fish out of it than any other boat I have ever owned. When my wife went with me I think that boat saved our marriage. I would consider a larger motor than 25. Sold it to my son-in-law so I could always borrow it.