Our first boat was a 1976 Crestflite V-184. She had the original 85hp Mercury when we bought it, but was very underpowered. I got a great deal on this 1992 Merc 115 new (was a few years old, but never used)... man, what an improvement. Of all the Glastrons I've owned, I have to say this hull had one of the best rides at speed. It never did porpoise, cut through waves really good, and when trimmed up you could feel it accelerate dramatically. It was a fun boat and great for the kids to grow up on!