RyanClay24
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Brand new member here. I currently have a 2004 Harris 22' FloteBote with a Suzuki 140. I am looking to upgrade to my "forever" boat in buying a Bennington brand new. I have never bought a brand new boat as I try to just get a deal on a used one for a few years then sell and upgrade. However, after marriage, my priorities have been changed (for me) to getting EXACTLY what we want. haha I am getting the SSX Benny that has the two fishing seats and aft livewell. We believe this to be the best all-around boat for what we like to do (Pontoon in the front, fish in the back). I know I want a Yamaha motor so that debate doesn't need to happen. My questions are, should I get the 150, 175VMAX, or 200? The difference in price being a little over $2k between each model. I know the 150 will be a major improvement over the Suzuki 140 I have now so it might not be so bad because that 140 "was enough". However, I don't want to regret not buying up the motor if it is necessary. My worries: 89 versus 87 octane (not a huge deal, but it is still factored in), the small 32 gallon tank, which is the largest I can get with the ski pylon (was thinking about getting the 45 gallon and putting on an aftermarket ski bar??), and the fuel economy. Normally, it will just be the wife and I with our two dogs. Sometimes another couple or 4-member family, and rarely maybe 10 people or so to watch fireworks. We pull a tube, maybe a ski rarely. Any help with making the motor decision would be amazing. Also, if there's an in-toon gas tank that's larger and an option with the SSX, I am not aware of it. I am mostly in a river, but there are times where I want to go out into the Gulf of Mexico fishing on a calm day and I don't want to have to worry if I have the fuel to get back. Thanks in advance for any help!
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