556 ZP

I would look for an open aluminum boat, probably 14'. Easy maintenance, easy to handle. Probably less expensive than a Boston Whaler fiberglass skiff. Most outboards brands are probably comparable & 9.9-20 hp would be fine for that size aluminum. My father had this kind of boat for years & started with a 9.9 outboard, then 15 & finally sold it with a 35 HP which was the max HP it could take. We had great fun with it, never had any problems with it & used to just take a ride, fishing & even waterskiing.