The 16 is Duroboat's maximum achievement in small boat design. The durojoint system enables the 16 to have a strong, seaworthy hull that because of its light weight preforms great with outboard motors of modes horsepower. A 25 horsepower motor will plane a full load a over 20 mph, and a 40 HP motor will give speeds of 35-40 mph, depending on total weight. A fully rigged 16W with console, 40 HP motor, a galvanized roller trailer for boat, has a gross towing weight of under 1,000 LBS. The 16 is a great boat to tow behind a downsized car or truck, yet has plenty of room for your gear. The strength of the durojoint joined with H36 marine grade aluminum, enables us to build strength and light-weight into the same hull. The 16 it a fine tiller drive skiff but it is really sweet when rigged with a stainless bowrail and remote steering console.