Dave,
Something I always tell our customers on this subject is to find a dealer you know will work hard for you and be their long term, and then find a boat at that dealer. In the fishing business 85% of the dealerships are run poorly, this is why Yamaha holds business training every year. If you want to make a decesion that is going to help you long run, I would find a dealer in your area that you live or closet to you that fits you, then buy the boat that he sells. Because truth be told, any dealer and any time can sell just about any boat. So your better off being stuck with a good dealer that will work with you, rather than a certain brand of boat that might not.

Matt Plapp
Plapp's Pro Outdoors.