Blazer and pathfinder make good boats, the composite hull is virtually indestructible if money and tow vehicle (wouldn’t want to tow something that size with less than a half ton with a v8) allows it I would stick with 22’ or 24’. I’m partial to the bay style center consoles and you’ll thank yourself if you go add a t-top and go on the higher end of a the horsepower rating (2 stroke, I’m not a fan of a car motor on the back of a boat) and put a 36v 100+ lb thrust tm on there.

Pretty boat and BIG boat too, Stevo. Boat made you look small.
There are many good choices out there that will fit your style and budget. Get a good 4 stroke

Thanks guys. It took me a year of shopping before I chose and rigged this boat. I love to fish and fish often and I have 9 grand children. The t-top is a $6200 option and worth every penny to my bald head. Why I went with the 250 SHO on this boat... The standard engine on the boat is the Yamaha 300ps. Its top speed is about 5mph faster than the Yamaha 250 SHO. However, the hole shot and acceleration on the 250 SHO is better than that of the 300ps. The 250 SHO is around 45 pounds lighter and cost around $4500 less. The 300ps has a stronger alternator and can come with digital shift/throttle controls to the helm. The 250 SHO four stroke is quiet, but not as quiet as the 300ps. If you intend to make long runs often, get the 300ps without a doubt. If you don't make long runs or you fish more smaller water bodies, the 250 SHO is a very good option economically... I put that $4500 savings into more options on the boat.