I have a 1977 Starcraft (18.5ft) with a 115 HP outboard and cupped racing prop. It weighs 1200 pounds with engine. It has arguably the best ski wake out there due to its low weight and also works well (within reason) off the coast. Mostly, this is because it is HIGHLY bouyant( an advantage lost with most glass boats as they are heavier) and has high sides. I also reinforced the subfloor structure. My father has a 20ft North River Sea Hawk with a 200HP Yamaha outboard(4 stroke) and cupped prop. When properly trimmed out, the wake is almost as small as the Starcrafts. Both boats have incredible hole shot. I would blow some foam into the North River though if I were taking it out in the really nasty stuff. We both think that for an all around boat the Starcraft (or something along those lines, i.e. Crestliner) will be hard to beat. The closed,semiclosed bow has some advantages if you plan to push the limits. Hope this helps.