It really depends upon where you are going to fish (type of water i.e. Columbia vs. Cowlitz etc...), and how you plan to fish (side drift/boondog or troll).
Ask the mfr. specifically what the boat is designed for and why they do certain things.
I mainly fish the mid-Columbia and big water, and wanted a more family oriented boat. Last summer I bought a Northwest Jet Boat ( www.northwestjetboats.com) and I love it. Very well built, and very nice. (but isn't the best design for say side-drifting the Cowlitz, but it works fine, it is excellent for Hanford Reach, mouth of the Wind, Klickitat, Lower Columbia).

Good Luck