I've owned a 98 yar-craft 1795 Mille Lacs backtroller for 7 years, love the boat. It cuts the moderate waves nicely and will give you less spray than aluminum boats. I have been in rough water and this boat takes it. I have a 75 merc tiller 2-stroke on it. The newer optimax and efi 4 strokes have improved this engine a lot. I've fished in a friends Lund Pro-V which is much wider, the extra space is nice with more people fishing. My boat is great for 2 people and OK with 3 people fishing at a time.