Agree with kjackson,the Stryker is a good compromise in price,quality and all around use.
The Stryker cannot match a Willie predator,Hewescraft sportsman or Custom Weld but it's solid boat. Weak points in 98 were a riveted and glued splashwell and open bow with no side drains. These were easily fixed.
Price new with 50hp 4stroke merc.,full top inc.backdrop,ezloader trailer was 14,500. Add about 3000$ for a kicker,2seats,depthfinder and other goodies this was all my budget could take.
Whether to spend this on a new boat or used boat was a tough choice,time will tell.