Hello from Wisconsin.I have had several Nitros in the past.First 1996 185f/s with a Mercury 150xr6,then a 1995 170s/c and now a 1996 170dc with a Mercury 125 .I have a Minnkota Maxum 80 lb with a Garmin Echomap sv attached and a Hummingbird Helix 5 at the console. I had Tritons and Rangers both great boats but I love my little 17 footer.