Indianabasser

Try do a decarb first. Brp engine tuner or seafoam deepcreep are what you will need. Get the motor up to normal operating temp on muffs then spray down each carb throat until it almost dies. Then take out each plug and spray inside the cylinders. Replace plugs and let sit for 24 hours. Take to lake and run it good. While your on the water push the choke/enricher, if the engine picks up its a fuel issue. If it bogs down even more it's an electrical issue. Re check your compression again and see if it helps. If numbers go up you will need to replace the plugs. It's cheap and easy instead of starting to throw money at it. It's recommenced to decarb every 100 hours.

Your exactly right. I was just adding my opinion to the mix. I feel for that kind of money he would be better off with a glass boat.

IMO yes. I don't want to offend anyone but glass boats to me are far superior when its comes to stability. Again I can only use Tracker boats as an example. Fish/ride from both or similar platforms then make a choice.

Have you ever fished from a glass boat? Before you rule them out I'd try fishing from them. I fished out of a friends 175 tx and it was tipsy compared to my equally sized Stratos 273. It's all about preference but there are so many choices, so make a wise choice.