I honestly cannot think of an easier way to throw away 25 thousand dollars than the purchase of a new boat. A boat is a hole in the water that you throw money in. It means nothing but one friend bought an older ranger (only a 364 with a 150) and I have yet to figure out why I'd spend another 60 thousand for a boat. of course he bought it from someone he knows that has $$$ and kept it maintained and garaged.