When we used this last, it had no leaks and no issues. It is nice and stable. If you have younger kids—they can sit right on the floor. It is just too big and heavy for us to bother with—we use the kayaks instead. It has no paddles. It was stored under a tarp in the yard this past winter and needs to find a new home-and hopefully be put to good use again! I forgot to measure it—I was guessing 15’ but maybe the 17 in the model number means it is 17’ long? It is roomy.