I just bought a 1648 alumiweld with a 25 tohatsu 4 stroke. My first stick I looked at was a tracker, but the way it was laid out with the livewell in the middle of the boat there was no room for a cooler or anything big in the boat. The only thing I have found that I don't like about my boat is the flat nose does make for a rough ride on windy days. Another must with a stick steer boat is power tilt.