Good points Tom....
I talked to a friend of mine yesterday that owns a seacoast marina.
He said that these 25HP/Pontoon packages are actually a very nice rig, and for many folks is all that they need to get out on the water with the family for a day...plus the fact that the new motors sip fuel!
He also said, from a renter's perspective, that this type package is geared toward the novice and much more forgiving than the standard higher HP pontoon or fiberglass bowrider options of the past...with a significant break on insurance due to the lower HP.
There's always a market for those willing to do their homework!