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Originally Posted by Fishwhere

Hey there just took a quick look. Ive compared this price range of boats a lot and i found the crestliner/evinrude to be my choice. I originally was confused why the pricing of your stealth was where it was being about 23000(as in high). And after taking a peak it looks like the stealth you are looking at has a max hp rating of 90hp, but the one youre looking at has a 60hp. Also has a max weight load(i think taking into consideration the motor) 900 pounds. Thats pretty good but then you would need to start comparing it with boats in a category slightly above what i was looking at. So you are comparing it to boat models of crestliner of lets say the fish hawk or super hawk, and for lund whatever model is above the fury 1600. Because these max out at 60hp normally.

Anyways a few observations is that i think the price may be lower comparatively because the motor size is not maxed out to what it could be. And with the added weight of your boat with the larger capacity i think that motor is going to be fairly undersized personally. I have a way lighter boat then the stealth with a 60hp and its good, but i wouldnt want it on a heavier boat. You will likely be getting about 40-43km/hr max and i think a decent amount of trouble fully loaded to get on plane properly. However that boat specifically will probably be more stable then the models slightly below i mentioned earlier. A properly weighted/sized boat will get around 47-50km/hr out of a 60hp fully loaded. I highly reccomend comparing boat models, features, weight apacaities, hull depth and width etc side by side in an event like the sportsman show. Or go drive one day from dealer to dealer - its really worth it. Itll narrow your search down significantly and make you think of things you hadnt considered. I like open space concept and the welded aluminum boat so i did crestliner. That stealth will be rivetted as are most other boats(you will get lots of varying opinions on which is better - but look at warranty difference and i think that answers it) and i wasnt a huge fan of the layout, it seems a little hemmed in for me.

Biggest thing i would consider is the majority of time you will be using your boat what will be your average weight in it? 4 people/adults then i would definitely upsize and do the higher model that you are looking at but max it out with a 90hp, especially on lakes with any size to them. Or will it mostly be 2 adults, with maybe some kids or passengers here and there. Then i would downgrade to something like a crestliner vision, lund fury, or whatever model is the next one down from your stealth and max it out with the 60hp. Or you can do what youre sort of looking at for the “stability” and weight capacity and undersize the motor if it makes you feel more comfirtable.

There have been lots of posts on stuff like this in the past you should take a look at.

Either way its exciting to get a boat! Make sure you do your homework and you get into exactly what you need! Good luck man!

Thanks for the awesome details. This is what I was hoping for. I’ve never owned a fishing boat so your info is really helpful. I really liked the crestliner fish hawk series. All I need now is money.