Longbob, one thing to consider with boats is how much, how far and what you are going to pull it with. I have a 23' center console and I pull it with a 2003 1500 chevy suburban. this boat is max for this vehicle and is not much fun on long trips. I have found boats in the 19-21' range to be easier to pull and store. I take my edgewater 23' single-outboard boat out 30 miles plus. with a radio (and backup) and seatow, I figure I am in pretty good shape. grady white makes some very nice, although expensive, boats that seem to hold their value well. as far as motor go, most of the major companies make pretty good ones. good luck
