The skiff is a very basic flat bottomed hull that is not much different that a very wide jon boat without the strakes. It has a very wide front end which allows a shallow amount of rocker and a slightly narrower aft end with a little more rocker allowing the hull to lift up over the current. At 55" wide it is very stable although the very low sides do not make it conducive to having stand up kneebraces. The basic idea of a skiff is to get rid of all the extras to make it very simple and allow one to fish very effectively from a sitting position. Three pedestals and a side shelf with integrated rod storage (along with lack of kneebraces) allow for ease of movement throughout the boat, even while underway. Weight is approx. 230 lbs finished.