I went from a big heavy fiberglass Ranger to one of the 188C Rangers and do not regret it one bit. Contrary to what some have said on here, I love the ride and the way it handles. In fact, it is one of the boats I guide out of and it performs everything I ask of it. I have a 115hp 4 Stroke Mercury on it and truly love the motor. True it doesn't run 70 mph like my fiberglass boat did, but it still purrs along about 47 MPH with it loaded down. As far as I'm concerned, it is one of the best boat decisions I ever made.