Where are you running your boat? Shallowest, fastest, lightest, Best hole shot on the market. Theres your sportjet! The 175sj compares to a 200 o/b pump. Yet is 200 lbs lighter. Moves the weight balance forward 3 feet. Thus coming out of the hole flatter. Gives you 35 more usable horsepower. Compresses on the bottom to run shallower. Turns in 1/3 the turning radius. Basically smokes an outboard.
When buying remember who sill be there for you in the future. I work for a boat dealer and when you buy we offer 24 hr service on call. That means when your boat wont start at 5 in the morning in Clarkston. I put a mechanic in a truck sith a similar boat and if he can't fix yours on the spot we'll leave you with a boat for the day while we fix yours. Thats why you buy local. If you buy factory dirrect you should save from 12-15% or your wasting your money. Lots of good boats out there. Looks, Price, And the # of years in business are the key.