All that and easy to maneuver in and out of the water, easy to trailer even with a small vehicle, easy to launch and retrieve by yourself and can be easily rowed. But it is not the largest hull on the water, so keep an eye out for wakes and weather. I am assuming the 57 inches is at the gunwale so it is not particularly wide. Use care in adding weight and,yes, you will need to put some of it in the nose. You will do best if you test various weight distribution patterns before you bolt stuff in. I loved my Gregor and would get another in the right circumstances.