Most of the boats in that price range are fairly similar. Most are made in the same factories in China. So go with best deal on price you can find. Try looking at the Fishcats, and the ODC's. You can find them on sale for around $250 if you look closely enough. Also, watch the classifieds. Most who buy these, find out they want a better boat. So they do come up for sale often. So keep your eyes peeled.