I own a 1995 Sprint 277. I have owned the boat since 91 and have had absolutely no problems out of it. I will agree the rod lockers are skinny but other than that it has been absolutely flawless. It shows no stress cracks in the transom and runs very well for a 17 1/2' boat with a 115 yamaha on it. Has been GPS's in the mid 50's. I'm a Sprint owner with no complaints.