Like most have said, to each is their own. It just depends what your intentions are. If I fished a smaller lake I wouldn't have such a big boat. I have 05 triton 21ft. My warranty is good through 2011. I had always thought when it is up I would upgrade. But the boat is paid for now, and their is nothing wrong with it. Will prob. keep it for a long time. I have been driving a run down old truck because of my boat. My wife often reminds that if I get rid of the boat I can get a new truck. Of course my comment is always, naaaaaaa. I just wouldn't be happy without the boat. But you don't have to have the best one on the market.