I spent a weekend up at Nootka Sound with a guy that had a 17 or 18 foot North River, with a 90 HP suzuki engine. I was actually impressed with that boat a lot. He followed us out, got in early and it was just a little champ of a boat. Like stated above, keep safety in mind and any of the above mentioned brands will serve your purpose.

that little north river really flew too. very impressed.