I am 71 and fish from a 1999 alumacraft 17ft stick steer. I don't have to get back up once in the boat. Everything is there with me, the live well is behind me no need to move. Because of the controls on my boat left and right there is not much room to get up and roam. I could see me getting in trouble if moved from front to back, don't have to. The ride in ruff water can be a problem, my boat semi v just slow down. Look at as many boats as you can stick steer have really come a long way with a lot more room then my boat. I wouldn't have anything else. One last thing i put my life jacket on when i get out of the truck and take it off when boat is on trailer. Read of a fisherman that drown at the boat ramp.