Had this boat for about 6 or 7 years - I's been out on Erie, Lake Ontario, Bay of Quinte and in some pretty rough water - And I would buy another in a heart beat! Mine has the 50 hp 4 stroke and with 2 guys and gear, will usually give me between 30 -32 mph. And I swear that I spend less in gas for a day of fishing then I spend warming up my 22 footer!
I don't think that you will be disappointed.
Don