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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JL8Jeff" data-source="post: 506141" data-attributes="member: 12995">I can tell you those jet sprint boats and mini boats are a blast.  As for a river boat to fish out of, something like a 1548 to 1652 is a good size.  My Lowe is a 1652 and plenty of room for a couple of people but with the motor it weighs in the 7-800 lb range.  Mine is also a jet tunnel hull so it runs shallow with the motor up high and less chance for damage.  I think a 1548 is what you want to look for with a side console with a seat.  But if you go with a 4 stroke motor, it will weigh a bit more than the 2 strokes so keep that in mind.The jet sprint boat had a 350 Chevy in it, the Lowe has a Merc 60/45 jet.[ATTACH=full]117614[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]117615[/ATTACH]And the seats in the sprint boat were really comfortable and held you in place well!  It looks like there was enough room for a tackle box behind the seats and it had drink holders! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />[ATTACH=full]117616[/ATTACH]</blockquote>