I'm seriously thinking about getting a pontoon boat for next season.

Creek Company ODC 816 looks like the boat I'm leaning tward.

I will be avoiding very rough pocket water, portaging my way around until I become skilled. I'm not at all interested in crazy over the falls rafting & will be conservative.

*Does anyone own one of these boats & have some advice with your experiences?

*Is this the appropriate boat for what I intend?

*Is this the right fishing boat for the $?

*Trying to keep the purchase below $500.

Thanks,
DH