Thanks ~ Not sure how or where you fish so It's hard to make an actual helpful recommendation. But Lund makes several models in the 14 - 16 foot class. Check a few out here www.lundboats.com/

Thanks Aj im in maryland and crab in the Chesapeake and its tributaries, as well as fish , not too many places i can boating in freshwater but then again theres always traveling if need be

Thanks - My rig runs mid to high 50's depending on load & conditions.

I was running down swell for half the run and then into it at the end, so the speed needed to vary quite a bit to keep from spilling over the front of the bigger waves. My rig has a 6 inch manual jackplate. Doesn't sound like much but does allow me to stay on plane at a slower speed than without. I'd say I was making something around 20 knots, give or take. But honestly the speed is completely trumped by proper boat handling in this one. Manipulating throttle speed & motor trim to Keep the bow high was the key to prevent spearing waves.

Started with a 200 HP Optimax in May 2016 - Repowered with the 200 HP ProXS in Sept 2018 - Great Motor ! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irVyaZCdqdDJkWQ.html

They were averaging 3 feet ~

YES - Get the 200 HP and be done with it. You'll be glad you did. I certainly am. Good LUCK

This particular ride back to the ramp was down sea and with the wind. So yes, mostly as dry ride. However the ride out in the morning was into a stiff wind & building waves, so not so dry on that one. Filmed it but the camera was getting washed out the whole time, so not much to see.