If you pitch bait or jigs normally, stay away from the windshield boats. If you pull plugs, have a family or think you might want to get out of the weather, go with a windshield and a full canvass top. I own a 20 ft. Boulton and I am very happy. Have yet to meet a jet boat that can outrun me, willingly run in 4 inch water and I can put the top up and turn on the heat during January snake river steelie trips. At 28 degrees the top is a welcome sight. I cannot, however, have four people pitching bait with any degree of comfort. The doghouse just takes up too much space. I have the Kodiak 350 package. If you go inboard, forget the sportjet. I have seen too many of them run poorly or fail completely. (8 in the last 20 months) On bigger water, Snake, Columbia etc. you will want the power of the V8. If you have to worry about fuel mileage, stick to a drift boat or bank stomping. Anyway, the advice is worth every penny you paid for it. If you would like to drive or ride on my boat, just say the word. I am happy to oblige.