Spec plate typical; models vary
- Length overall
- 17–22 ft
- Usually aboard
- 1–3 people
- Drive
- Large outboard on a low, fast hull
- Draft
- Shallow
- Where it lives
- Trailer at home
- Towing
- Mid-size trailer: a large SUV or half-ton pickup
- Skill to start
- Some practice first
- Upkeep
- Moderate
Always go by the boat's own capacity plate and the builder's numbers. Towing classes are rough guides: check your vehicle's rated towing capacity.
Waters
- Ponds, small lakes and riversMade for it
- Big lakes, bays and soundsFair weather, with care
- Open ocean beyond the coastNot for it
Good at
- Fast runs between fishing spots
- Huge flat casting decks
- Rod lockers and livewells built in
Think twice
- Low sides: not a family or swimming boat
- High speeds need skill and a kill-switch lanyard
- Fuel use climbs with big engines
Ask before you buy or rent
- Engine hours, and service records?
- Any soft spots in the deck or transom?
- What does the trailer brake setup look like?
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