It's actually the old 26 hull with molded platform

You can't tow much more than a PWC or two with a 4Runner, no matter what the book says.
Tow ratings info:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/t...er-thread.html

The 1/2 ton truck should tow just about any single engine BBC boat without a problem as long the hitch/setup is properly rated. Some will claim more, but not done so safely or legally.

I have no problem towing my 280 with my half ton chevy.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps224d0c15.jpg

small side note here,... uhhh
i'm on a 28 now and my next step oughta be a activeTH
I like the 2 man bench seat at the helm,...
any body know of similar brands with that seatin arrangement?

Hustler
Sonic
Cigarette
Outerlimits
...all have made side by side front bolsters in different model years and sizes. Probably a few more that I can't think of at the moment as well.

I like that saber. Am I the only one that thinks the velocity oats have a weird look? Not sure if it's the windshield or what.

I`m not sure how you`re going to sleep 2 adults and 3 year old on any of those. Id look for a model you can modify so you can connect the 2 benches maybe. I can hardly fit in the v birth of a 25' A.T. much less 2 people comfortably.

Good to know. We would not be sleeping on it regularly. That's why I sold my crownline 25' aft cabin. We just never spent the night on it. I can tell it won't be comfortable by looking at the pics. I guess it might not happen at all.

Oh.. well then thats low on your priority list. I figured it was high since you said 'must sleep 3 people'

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...538380295.html

1993 Wellcraft Nova Spyder - This seems to fit your criteria pretty well and looks to be in great condition. I have the same year/model boat. It is really a 25-26' boat and has a very large cuddy because instead of two benches and a v-berth it has only a large v-berth. You could fit 2 adults and a child in it comfortably.

Good all around boat. Not exceptionally fast (Right around 60 on GPS with 454/Bravo 1 and 23 pitch Mirage Plus prop.) but that should be plenty fast since it's your first go-fast. They are a pretty heavy boat with a lot of freeboard so they ride well in rougher water.

The price is less than most of the other boats you mentioned so it will leave you plenty of money for gas and the zillion other expenses that come with owning a go-fast.

This one looks nice, too:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...519496362.html

This one has a newer engine and outdrive. Would certainly be faster:
http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/4506609294.html