I did go for the 2003 VX250 with the 250 on the back. I think this will be enough boat for Lake Erie, and definetly has enough power just in case. They said that they don't know the hours but won't take anything under 90 compression. Boat/motor/trailer 21k, its pending me looking at it, and putting it in the water, starting it, testing all the bilges, and all the functions. Hope its well worth it...