I bought my first boat ever in May 2005 as a new model. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy boating, so I bought inexpensive in case I didn't become a trailer boater. I was wrong! The value of my '05 175XT couldn't have been better!My normal crew is me, my admiral (wife), and our 11 yr and 7 yr old sons. This boat has performed flawlessly over the last 4 summers. I've taken up skiing again (at 42 yrs old) and my boys are getting there also. I'm also glad that I got the 3.0L Mercruiser as it sips gas throughout the weekend of boating. Great overall package!!