I'd guess that you would FIRST have to decide in what type of boating you
have an interest.

Fishing/cruising/skiing/ flats-fishing/off-shore fishing/dragging the kids
in a tube/partying ( perhaps a versatile pontoon or deck boat?/reef diving?
Then.... what types of water you will be frequenting .. fresh/salt/ both?
What size bodies of water ... small lakes& ponds/big lakes/bay
systems/oceans??

Not all quality boat manufacturers attempt to cover every boating venue.
There are many good (and I'm sure, a few not so good, boats) but you
wouldn't buy a Mack Truck to take the kids to a ball game ( even though Mack
makes a good truck ??)...RichG

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