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I went through the same debate last year. I ordered a 170DC with a 60hp E-Tec but it wasn't available. I went with the 50hp E-Tec over the 75hp and will get around 32 mph (speedometer) with just me and around 28 mph with myself and 3 other passengers. The only problem is a slow plane with the boat fully loaded and I have to distribute weight (move the heavyweights up in front of the consoles). If you want speed or plan to do a lot of skiing go with the 75hp but if you typically fish with 1-2 people the 50 should be fine. I would still go with the 60 if it was available and think it is the perfect motor for this boat and adds no xtra weight. For my purposes I think the 75 would add too much weight (80 xtra lbs) since I have to travel through some very shallow channels. I trim up the outboard and drop a Minn Kota Maxxum 55 bow mount and skim right though 12" of water with no problems. Great boat and motor you won't regret! Boy have I got some design suggestions for Triumph though!!!!