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I agree with the previous poster, a 17' Montauk is worth considering. When I compare my 17' Outrage I to my 17' Montauk the Outrage is a lot more of a handful for me to handle by myself when it comes to towing, launching/retrieving and cleaning. That surprised me because the Outrage is only 9" longer and 250 lbs heavier. I believe you would be pleasantly surprised too and you won't have to give up as much size. I have been in 15 footers and I would say the 17 Montauks ride a whole ton better in the inlet waters of the Northwest. Having said all that don't expect to find nice Montauks for cheap. I would say you'd be lucky to find someone to do an even swap, a classic Montauk for a 1996 Outrage.

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