I'm definitely going to get a 4 stroke motor. Don't want to deal with the hassle of mixing oil nor the smell.

I guess I'm wondering if anyone has opinions on how a boat with a sharp bow angle but 7 degree transom deadrise would fare in the Sound (or has experience with Klamath boats with those specs), or what kind of horsepower is sufficient for a 18' Talon.

Or if anyone has other suggestions for lightweight aluminum boats