Far as I can tell, someone wrote:
The Seahunt Escape 175 or the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk. The Seahunt has
more "cushioned" seating where as the Boston Whaler is an obvious workhorse.
Primary use will be just cruising along in the lake and ocean off of Rhode
Island. Not much in the way of fishing but I want people on board to be
comfortable.

The Montauk is NOT a comfortable boat. It's a good boat, but it isn't a
comfortable boat.