I run a 1996 231 walkaround with a 5.7L 260 hp bravo three and love it! Ran out 9 miles to perch fish yesterday at 20mph and was not beat up like I would have been in my last boat actually the wife and I were not uncomfortable at all, with the exception was some spray. The hard part was getting to the bow to anchor in 3 to 4 ft waves. Had a life line attached and a life jacket on just to be safe. Can't say enough about the comfort of this boat in 3 to 4 footers.
