i wanted a outboard too but have changed since the purchase of the 2001 fishmaster especially with the lay out that i have. I have the same boat as the one in ohio but 125 merc. Now looking at both boats i have compared layouts. On the i/0 version even with the dog house you have so much more room in the back of the boat. Essential you get full 20 ft of your boat plus the jump seats in the back seem really nice as well if you plan on using it for pleasure. With the outboard you lose a good 2.5 feet. Netting fish is not difficult with the outboard but i can see how the cut outs for the 2001 year would have awesome! just my .02