On Wed, 21 May 2008 17:29:14 GMT, "Shorty241" u43749@uwe wrote:

I have a 25 hp tilt and trim ( yamaha ) 2004 and it has been on a 16ft cedar
strip. I need to get a boat for this motor as the Cedar strip is in major
need of repair. So what size of boat is best for the engine and should it
be deep hull? not even sure what that means. I use this boat to get back
and forth from my cottage that is only boat access. So people in it, with
loads to and from, plus to go around lake. I am a single Mother and cost is
an issue too. So if I have a good idea what I need to look for in a used
boat. I realize the cedar strip is a heavy boat and I was wondering if a
16ft fishing boat is still to heavy for this engine. I do require some room.
But still like the speed.

I would suggest a 14 to 16 foot aluminum runabout. They're light and will
move quite well with a small engine. Something like this:

http://tinyurl.com/4rsmfo

Good luck.
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John *H*