Here are some pics of our S16 near Ketchikan and in the Misty Fjords area of Alaska from March through July 2008.
Thus far we have used it in salt water for sightseeing, crabbing and camping. The payload has been from 2-4 people,
with or without a 6hp outboard. With 4 people we can achieve around 7- 8 mph and with 2 people about 8 - 10mph
depending on wind and tides. There has been plenty of room for 2 of us for overnights with many "extras"
we don't usually have compared to backpacking. The S16 has been very stable, even  in winds up to 25mph with
approximately 3 - 4ft waves for a short haul across an unprotected strait. The pic that appears to be on a river was in Checats
Cove In Misty Fjords Wilderness after hiking, then returning to the boat at low tide, thus it was a short but very fun "river"
ride back to the saltwater. Our SOAR has allowed us to see humpback whales, seals, sea lions, sea otters, black bears,
brown bear, eagles, schools of herring and salmon all up close (sometimes too close). Thus far we have
been very pleased with the boat and the outboard motor attachment.

Lori and Leon Hutchinson (aka psyodin on the boards)
Ketchikan   AK