TJ -- all depends on what type of water you fish most, how much muscle you want, and do you want fish from inside a boat or from on top of it. Last year I purchased an alumacraft jon, 16x48, with no center seat. Makes it really easy to layout anyway you wish. With the 25 hp yamaha it fits our fishing perfectly...rivers, smaller lakes. It'll do well on bigger lakes, but when the wind is up, you can handle it but you really need to pay attention.