Sets up in 4 - 6 minutes. Seats and paddles can fit in trunk of vehicle. Folds and can go on top of car. Helpful to have two people but can easily enough be put on top of vehicle with one person. We've used it for fishing in lakes. We haven't had it in the ocean but can easily withstand rough waters. It's very stable. Does not include motor, but it is set up for small outboard. Price is firm.