I have a 25' alumaweld offshore. This has been a great boat for me, I use it as a charter boat. I have had Good & Plenty, for 4 years and has held up great with the heavy comercial use. My friend Nick just had a 26' wooldridge ss offshore built. He has it powered with a E tech 200hp, his boat is fast and light. I run twin yamaha 150s, and his boat is every bit as fast. I would consider gas tank placement in the new boat, the boats tend to be lite in the front end and vulnerable to windage problems.

Matt
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Yes sir you are a fine angler, the wind is a problem. - Scott O'Donnel