Tater I have had two 17' fishermen my 03 got knocked off my trailer and wrecked I bought a 06 to replace it both boats came apart on lake erie.If it has welded drain plug for the front live well on the bow CHECK it my 03 split there.My 06 split a 3' section of seem filled with water in November scared crap out of me.Got rid of 06 last year and bought a glass boat.