Jeremy Lopez

Stable, but not like a Jon it does rock a little but nothing to outrageous. I fish alone most of the time I take it out. The front casting deck is great standing or sitting. I prefer to stand when throwing crankbaits, frogs and similar lures. I like to sit when wacky worming or fishing for white perch.

I don't own the Escape 145 but I do own an Escape 165 console steering. I can tell you about my boat. It's got a Yamaha 20 hp ( I live in PA horsepower restrictions). It's got an 8 ft rod box. It's really stable, my wife and I run around in it with our 4 year old and it doesn't rock at all. Wind is an issue it can be a pia trying to fish on windy days but I manage. Overall I feel like Alumacraft makes a great boat and I would recommend them in a heart beat. I know you were looking at the 145 instead of 165, maybe you can take a test drive from the dealer.