I will be purchasing my first rig, looking at 16-17 foot fiberglass boat that requires the least amount of maintenance and is reliable. Speed is the least of my priorities. I am thinking about a late model Skeeter SX170, maybe a Triton Explorer, Stratos, or Nitro?
Most of these inexpensive boats have low hp motors, either 2 stroke Yamaha or Mercury. Are these motors reliable and good for a first time boat owner? Or are they a horrible idea and update to the 2 stroke fuel injected motors such as Mercury Optimax or Yamaha Vmax which are very pricey? Are these pricey motors that much better for reliability and low cost maintenance?
Please help with some advice, thanks!