The ODC Sport costs less than the ODC 816 that I have. The Sport has a steel frame. The 816 has an aluminum frame. The aluminum frame is lighter and less corrosive. I like my 816 catamaran. No problems or complaints and I fish lakes with it mostly. Size of mine is 7ft.X4.5ft. It weighs 45lbs and has a capacity of 375lbs. The Sport has the same capacity but it weighs 55lbs. Lifetime warrantee on non-metal parts so the pontoons are covered (it also comes with a patch kit and fast 2-way air pump). My 816 has the old style padded seat (like on the Sport) that I like better than the new plastic one. Its your choice. Both are good cats for the price.
I later added an anchor, rod holder, and depth/fish finder on mine.
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
[This message has been edited by dixieangler (edited 23 March 2005).]
Robert B. McCorquodale
"Flip a fly"