This boat is nothing like your little 14' Vee as far as stability - not even remotely. Go look at a 16' Tracker and see how they're made; the Lowe is very close to the Tracker, with just minor layout differences. I'm 6' and walk all over the boat, so I don't think that leaning over to get a minner will be any big deal. Be sure and try out the boat to see if you will like it!! Good luck.