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[QUOTE]RRunner1973 - 9/2/2011  11:36 AM

I've been running 16 1/2ft bass boat with a 90hp which runs about 40mph.  I've had this boat for about 5-6 years and it works fine for most of my applications, but I am looking to get more size to fish more comfortably.  Prior to this I've had all aluminum boats which worked fine but I like how the fiberglass hulls hold water position and ride so that is what I want to stick with.  Here's some of the parameters that I’m looking to fit.
1. Low water draft at rest and on plane
2.  Skinny water take off and set down
3.  Top end should be at least 55mph.  
4.  Ability to stay on plane at slower speeds like 35-45.  More of a safety concern cruising in narrow/shallow water ways.
5.  Steers well at slow speeds in shallow water like pushing up to a dam.
6. 19ft-21ft.  I think ideal is actually 19'6" to 20'6"
I will probably add a jack plate if there is not one installed, assuming I can confirm this is okay by the manufacture.
I'm looking for models that will fit this outline from the years 1994-2002 for pricing reasons.  I know over the years hulls/models change so if you have had a particular year/model that
 would work please feel  post them.  I’m just looking for years and models to help narrow what boats I should be considering.  I like the mid 90's Stratos 201 models, but they are somewhat hard to find in my area, so I'm looking to expand my search to other boats.

Thanks in advance for you help  
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I've been running 16 1/2ft bass boat with a 90hp which runs about 40mph. I've had this boat for about 5-6 years and it works fine for most of my applications, but I am looking to get more size to fish more comfortably. Prior to this I've had all aluminum boats which worked fine but I like how the fiberglass hulls hold water position and ride so that is what I want to stick with. Here's some of the parameters that I’m looking to fit.
1. Low water draft at rest and on plane
2. Skinny water take off and set down
3. Top end should be at least 55mph.
4. Ability to stay on plane at slower speeds like 35-45. More of a safety concern cruising in narrow/shallow water ways.
5. Steers well at slow speeds in shallow water like pushing up to a dam.
6. 19ft-21ft. I think ideal is actually 19'6" to 20'6"
I will probably add a jack plate if there is not one installed, assuming I can confirm this is okay by the manufacture.
I'm looking for models that will fit this outline from the years 1994-2002 for pricing reasons. I know over the years hulls/models change so if you have had a particular year/model that
would work please feel post them. I’m just looking for years and models to help narrow what boats I should be considering. I like the mid 90's Stratos 201 models, but they are somewhat hard to find in my area, so I'm looking to expand my search to other boats.

Thanks in advance for you help