>>813043Full disclosure I take VERY good care of my things and I always like to consider worse case scenarios. I'm a neat freak and take very good care of stuff I own. From my tools to my phone to my motorcycle I am constantly wiping things down and keeping them clean and in good working order. So an inflatable boat was a great choice for me because I was realistic about what I was buying and have the discipline to take very good care of it and be careful with it. I ended up getting the 9 foot version because it's what they sold at that store, but if I could do it again I would definitely have ordered the 12' online and just wait for it to come in. It's a good boat for one person but for two people someone has to set their butt on front where the big 280 logo is and then they can put their feet inside on the floor. The problem is the anchor, tackle box, fish net, battery, etc.takes up space very quickly. Over time I've removed the two cushions and battery pouch because I don't use them and they just take up space. I've also changed to one set of oars with paddles on each end.