Nat - I got no businesss telling people how to spend their money . . . so I apologize. Supporting your local dealer is a good thing especially if they take care of you well.
Ken - The 250 is a good deal if you want to save some $$$. You can find all the rigging you need for the motor on ebay for pennies on the dollar . . . I think you just need an authorized dealer to activate the warranty.
How do I know about the elizabeth's????
I had a MA commercial bass and fluke permit since 1995 (just gave it up last year). I even worked at Red Top in Buzzards Bay on summer in 1994. I didn't do too much bass fishing, but I can fluke fish with the best of them

I'll be back there this summer, so . . . Nat look out for a red seafari following you around during commercial bass season

. . . Just kidding

. . . I'll be fishing Chatham.