thanks for the input guys, Joey's Fiber craft is awesome! ill see if i find something abit lighter than a 350lbs monster!!! its my first boat, she's solid as a rock, she came with a torn up 1980's (?) evinrude 60, i think i might stay around that hp, i really dont care for too much speed, 40-45 mph is fast enough, i think my biggest fear is being under powered....