I have a 16ft fiberglass v bottom boat that I am getting ready to list for sale.. It was my first boat and has served me really well... The hull actually handles lakes pretty well but with any chop you will get some spray.. I have this set up with a Johnson 35 hp tiller steer, 50lb Minn Kota on the bow with foot pedal (built flat casting deck and carpeted for front), have Humminbirds where I drive boat and at bow, 6 gallon gas tank will fuel all day.. I now have a 18.5 ft bass boat and the main diff is more storage, costs more to run, and goes faster... I will try to get some pics up..
Good luck getting started!