I have never owned a boat with a console. I have used both tiller and stick steering boats though. The boat I have now is a stick steering model, a Tracker, and I love the conveince of not having to move after I shut down the big motor before I can start to fish. But if your need is speed, most stick steering boats don't support much more than a 50 HP. Mine has a 40 HP and will run about 25 mph wide open. Plus, most stick steering boats don't offer as much room as a console boat. Being 52 years old, my need for speed has long been gone and simce I don't catch very many fish I usually don't need a lot of room. It's all a matter of personal preference. Yo might want to fish with a couple of guys, each with a different model, and see which one you might like the most. A boat, whether new or used, is an expensive investment and you don't want to buy something that you might be unhappy in for a long time.