You just described the scenario for my next boat. The answer is easy 24 Pantera.

As tough as they come, great in the rough but still fun on a lake. I'd want an SE model with the big cuddy, I'm sure there is room for a porta potty. They are pretty easy to get into the 60's even with mild power. Seriously what more do you want?

my boat doesn't seem like what your looking for I think you want more room than a 2 seater and deffinetly no potty. However It'll handle any water a inland lake will throw at you, do 60 no prob. and is a Vee front to back.:D

There is a 26' Sutphen for sale on ebay that is/was owned by a member of OSO I think. Another member had his for sale also. Both look like nice boats.

puder, we might have to talk come spring - and I know that motor is going to run after all the grief you went through to get it! :eek:

Of course, be advised that I'm planning to hire Too Old as my boat inspector, so you guys better play it straight! ;) :D

got any pics?

My first offshore boat was a 30 ft Scarab. Good riding boat, twin engines, lot of 'em around. You might find a decent one in the 20s.

A 242, 272 or maybe even a 292 older Formula. Get one with twins.