boo, I have 17ft bassboat, powered by a 91 90 horse evinrude. although it is a bayliner made boat, 1988 vintage, but I think it is laid out pretty well considering. I am wanting to move up in size just from the storage aspect alone, my biggest complaint is rod storage area. It actually handles rough water pretty well, I have to agree with most of the other posters at least 18' 6"