If this particular model has the raised platforms front and rear like my 2004 PT175 I had, I grew very tired of climbing over the seats to get to the rear of the boat, or leaning over the seats to reach a rod holder. The step up to the front platform was pretty high IMO, and then when it was windy or waves from other boat traffic the rocking motion, sitting up front was like being on a swing to me. Being up on the pedestal seat with the waves just seemed to make the boat react a bit more. The seats are low and were hard for me to get up and down. I'm 59, 6' 200 #.
I cannot say one bad word about the PT175 from a mechanical point of view, no problems at all with it. My PT175 was easy to tow, launch and load all solo as I fish solo myself.
I suggest you look at the Tracker Super Guide 16V, a deep V hull with a decent amount of room for 2 people, and you should be able to fish any style from it with comfort and easy to move around in, and should be easy to handle solo as well. GL
GO BIG ORANGE !
I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.