Year, brand, style, motor, trolling motor, electronics, other must haves? Pros and cons of your set up? Things you would add or do without?

Im looking at buying a new to me boat, and trying to get ideas of what I need or want.

So far my prerequisites are: must float, and have enough room for the old man and I to fish without him getting in my way.
I'm thinking 16'(what we use now) to 18'. We do mostly inland smaller lakes, with occasional trips to Drummond Island and/or houghton lake type waters.
ive got the new catalogs on the brand new boats, and I've paid less for houses then they want for a brand new one, so I'm gonna hold off on that till I exhaust the used market.

If anyone knows of any good deals out there, let me know.