We have had a AE 1007 (with tandem deck, and backbone) for about 4 years now. It's been great. It has to be dry when stored or mold will start up on it from all the biological stuff that ends up on it. If we cannot dry it properly before packing up, we unpack it at home to dry it. If we use it in salt water, it gets a good rinsing with fresh water and is then dried. We suffered one puncture in the floor (easily repaired) when it was dropped while lifting it over a fallen log and a branch went through. Many of my friends now have AE boats and are quite happy with them. They are very stable. I would recommend investing in an inflatable as they work better with the style of seat in the AE boat.