I have used an older Eastern 19' center console with a 4cyl I/O and it was a great boat, very well built and durable as a work boat. Seemed like it could take very rough water (much rougher than I ever saw on Squam). The only issue it had was electrical because it came from salt - the switch panel for lights, bilge, etc had to be replaced - all due to the salt water usage, I'm sure. I don't know if they even have dealers, since the company is relatively small.
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