Pete,
the Daiwa SS Tournament Series reels are also bullet proof.
20yo technology, but still made by Daiwa. Best drag in their class and excellent castability and line lay, even with braid lines.
I have a SS1300 that I got off used ebay for $50 and it is still going. They also make a 700, 1600 and 2600 (you need to look at the capacities, as they don't correlate with other brands/models for that size).
For boats and not huge fish a 1300 should suffice, and it will be very light.
Agree with Alan Tani and Alan Hawk (who by the way rates the Daiwa SS Tournament best reel under $100).
