Hello I have a 2000 26 foot sportscraft center counsel twin 150 merc's on the back. overall length is 33' with engines down. I would highly recommend a cc boat with twin outboards. I have the confidant's to go anywhere on lake erie knowing that i have an extra engine back there to get me home if something happens to the other one. As for the waves so far it has handled 6 footers with ease. (I was still able to run at 15mph.) I know some cc boats do not have a deep v, try to stay away from them. The engines are 2 stroke, I would try not to get below 150s on the back. These merc's will push the boat at 55+ mph but I still wish I would have had larger ones on the back, (for the reason of less strain on them, when your running at cruising speed) I have owned many boats in the past and this by far has been the best for lake erie and would highly recommend it. ( try to keep away from teek , cushions and carpet, easier to clean)