3-5 people and a lot of versatility? 18-23’ bay boat with a good trolling motor!
Pioneer 197 or one of the Baysport series would be perfect.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
I love my 197 pioneer. It is a great boat.
2006 pioneer 197 SF 150 4s
You should def. test ride some to get an idea of the differences too. That’ll give you a better opinion on engine power, the wet/dry ride, overall boat layout, etc. etc. I would also suggest you schedule the ride on a sloppy day otherwise you won’t be able to tell much of a difference.
2012 Scout 177
Yamaha 70