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I concur with both Phil and Max. I'll also emphasize its amazingly dry ride in the slop.

However 17 feet is still 17 feet. Open water swells are easy but wind-blown bay chop will still pound the crap of you if you try and take it on plane. Running a four blade prop will help with the ride in chop by allowing a lower planing speed.

I have three boats right now but my 17' Outrage Classic has always been my favorite. Its economical and capable far above what its size would suggest.