SYG we have a couple over here. Feelay guides out of a big Ranger. They seem to be the hot ticket because they fish so well and have such a shallow draft. On the lakes your going to be fishing when you get back home I think it would be a very wise investment. I have seen some of your pictures with 4 guys in your old boat. Real easy in a Bay boat with plenty of room, very stable and good family boat. Same size Bass hull same size not nearly as versatile.