Spratley’s are tanks, I think fishin solo is thinking of the Lund/crestliner style punts or the Marlon Jon’s that are thin and light. I have a 9’ harbercraft flyfisher that I love but it is at least 50% lighter than a Spratley - helped a guy at the ramp load his Sprat on his racks and withtwo of us it was still heavy (I load my flyfisher solo no probs). I get unsolicited offers for my flyfisher just about every time I’m out w/ it but don’t think I’ll ever sell as so convenient for solo trips and would be tough to replace.
Good luck w/ ur search, you’ll be happy w/ a Spratley!
Cheers!
Ukee