I have a Carolina Skiff DLX 17 foot. I have a front pedestal seat and a co-pilot(I-pilot was not out then). I fish for Bass some and it does well. It does well on the lakes for Crappie. Where it excels is inside at the coast for red drum and spec. trout. I love it in the salt. The only draw back is the rough water. As long as you take it slow it will take some very rough water. (DLS has deep sides) It will fish shallow which is great for the marches. Good luck