to run a 15x7 hull,.125 sides,.160 bottom, 4ft front deck, deeper sides and transom, say 28". need to haul up to 1000 lbs with people, batteries, trolling motor, cooler, fuel, small livewell. don't need to run dry or fast, 20 mph cruise loaded heavy (1000 lbs) but get on plane ok. run with 4 people the way the minis are with 2. never been in one but want one for fishing the missouri river for walleye.