I've fished out of one many times, but I did not own it. It's just like they advertise them. I'm about 350 lbs and the guy I fished with is about 200, we had no problems. The only 2 negatives I know of are that it's pretty heavy (you'll need a trailer, IMO) and the trolling motors are right against the hull so when they are on, the thrusted water hitting the hull makes quite a bit of noise. All in all, it's way better than a little aluminum jon or 2 man toon (it better be for the price, right?).