Performance refers to the boat's ability to perform various maneuvers To accomplish any of this, the boat needs to be appropriately sized to fit you very well. Boat size is measured by volume, in gallons, and by paddler weight. The most important aspect of fit is comfort. You will not enjoy paddling a boat that doesn't fit and is uncomfortable. River running boats River running is simply exploring a river.
Trips usually last all day and include lunch breaks and frequent stops to play on good waves.
Many times river runners are less aggressive and are more concerned with getting down the river safety and having a good time. River running boats include almost all older designs and few not so old designs. These designs will be long, 10-12 feet, with rounded bottoms and soft edges. Their long length makes these boats pretty fast as whitewater boats go, but their length also hampers their maneuverable and acceleration. The hull shape usually yields stable, predictable boats that will forgive mistakes.